HOMER'S WHARF

The Greater New Bedford area — including the towns of Dartmouth and Fairhaven — is set to receive more than $2.3 million in state Seaport Economic Council grants for projects relating to coastal access and the maritime industry.

The fishing vessel United States has been stabilized and sent for repairs after taking on water this morning at Homer's Wharf in New Bedford.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell and City Councillor Brian Gomes both agree that there's something fishy about the sinking of two fishing vessels in New Bedford Harbor earlier this week.

Officials are investigating after two vessels sink overnight in New Bedford's harbor.