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Nine men are being charged as a result of an undercover investigation in New Bedford's North End.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The chairman of the New England Fishery Management Council is appealing to the U.S. Senate to allow for more flexibility under the Magnuson-Stevens Act. The act serves as the governing standard for fisheries across the country...

Those responsible for the theft and vandalism of a public art display at UMass Dartmouth over the weekend remain on the lam. In an email to students, Chancellor Divina Grossman said a display of sculptured sheep that had been set up by first year students on the campus' quadrangle had been vandalized Friday night, and a black sheep from the display had been stolen...

Former State Rep. John Quinn of Dartmouth has just about completed his first three-day meeting as a member of the New England Regional Fisheries Management Council.  The meeting took place in Plymouth, and Quinn says the validity of scientific data dominated most of the discussion...

The wind turbine at UMass Dartmouth has been almost completely idle since it's installation about six months ago. But university officials say that will change soon. UMass Dartmouth spokesman John Hoey tells WBSM News the turbine does spin, but not consistently...

The U.S. Commerce Department has declared a national fishery disaster in New England, opening the door for tens of millions of dollars in relief funds for fishermen. U.S. Sen. John Kerry said he's secured a commitment from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to include $100 million for fishermen and fishing communities in emergency assistance legislation...

The newly renovated Claire T. Carney Library at UMass Dartmouth is opening to the public today.