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Barrier Could Close
Barrier Could Close
Barrier Could Close
The New Bedford Hurricane Barrier may be closing several times this week in light of the "supermoon." The moon is making it's closest pass to earth in nearly 69 years this week, and is having a significant impact on ocean tides. New Bedford Port Director Ed Anthes-Washburn tells WBSM News the Army Corps of Engineers will be keeping a close eye on the tides, as they could cause problems l
Drunk Boating
Drunk Boating
Drunk Boating
A Lakeville man has been arrested after allegedly operating a boat while drunk and assaulting a public employee. New Bedford Police say they received a call from the Fairhaven Harbormaster Thursday night, who said a small fishing vessel headed north towards the hurricane barrier did not have his running lights on and was failing to stop...
New Owner Will Face Challenge with Butler Flats Plan
New Owner Will Face Challenge with Butler Flats Plan
New Owner Will Face Challenge with Butler Flats Plan
With the report that the new owner of the Butler Flats Lighthouse was touring the property this week, it appears the Texas businessman’s plan is to turn the 118-year-old lighthouse into a bed and breakfast. It’s a plan that has already worked out well at another SouthCoast lighthouse, but there’s no guarantee Butler Flats will have a similar outcome.
Mitchell's Fix-It List
Mitchell's Fix-It List
Mitchell's Fix-It List
With Southcoast Rail's future still cloudy, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell says the State could focus on other housekeeping items in the interim. Speaking on his weekly radio program, Mitchell says the replacement of the more-than-a-century-old New Bedford/Fairhaven Bridge is at the top of his wish-list...
NOAA Lab in Harbor?
NOAA Lab in Harbor?
NOAA Lab in Harbor?
With the possibility of NOAA Fisheries relocating its Northeast Fisheries Scince Center out of Woods Hole, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell will happily welcome the new lab to the city's harbor.

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