Karyn Polito

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 four life-saving heroes from the Mattapoisett Boatyard fire have received formal commendations for their bravery.

The Baker-Polito administration on Tuesday announced more than $12 million in funding awards for park and open space projects in Massachusetts — but just 2.7% of the funds are destined for the SouthCoast.

On Tuesday morning a host of officials celebrated the opening of UMass Dartmouth's $1.2 million biodegradability laboratory at the School for Marine Science and Technology in New Bedford.

Cities and towns on the SouthCoast of Massachusetts will be getting nearly $2 million in grant funding for dam and seawall repairs and improvements as part of a $19.2 million program to strengthen coastal infrastructure amid a changing climate.

The 40-year project to clean New Bedford harbor of cancer-causing chemicals is on track to wrap up in the next three years, after officials announced Tuesday a $73 million injection thanks to the federal infrastructure bill.

Massachusetts will spend $73 million on enhancing classrooms, labs, and other learning facilities at UMass Dartmouth, the school announced in a press release on Friday.

The regional airport in New Bedford is set to gain nearly $5.8 million in funding for runway upgrades and other improvements after the Baker administration agreed on funding, according to an announcement from State Rep. Bill Straus.

Acushnet Avenue may soon be getting an economic transformation, after the commercial area was one of 13 in the state chosen to receive $23.7 million in total state funding for economic development initiatives.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell wont' be running for state Attorney General, after previously stating he wasn't "ruling out" the possibility.