fishing

The practice of allowing scallopers to lease out their fishing permits to others is coming under scrutiny by a pair of New Bedford-area legislators.

New Bedford fishing magnate Carlos Rafael did a lot of good for a lot of people, and is worthy of a presidential pardon.

Back in 2013, the Standard-Times wrote about the problems for local fishermen based on a potential presidential appointment. That name has come up again.

Despite the pandemic, the Port of New Bedford continues to flourish.

Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III has represented fisherman his entire career. He is using his experience and his earned trust as leverage in the Senate race.

Guest writer and New Bedford City Councilor Scott Lima says he's backing Rep. Kennedy in the U.S. Senate race because of his commitment to fishing.

Joe Kennedy on the impact of COVID-19 on the local fishing industry, the path towards recovery, and how as senator he would continue his commitment to the area.

Congressman Joe Kennedy III delivered his vision for a stronger New Bedford and SouthCoast region with a visit to the Whaling City on Friday.

Update 06/29/2020: Rockland Trust said this morning the bank "will make every reasonable effort to process all complete PPP application packages for fishing boat owners prior to the cessation of the program on June 30th, 2020." The Small Business Administration announced Thursday that owners of commercial fishing vessels are now eligible to apply for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loa

The unpermitted vessel was reportedly carrying clients from Connecticut.