New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell says as many as 80 fishermen could be affected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's decision to withdraw the operations plan for Sector IX earlier this week and halt all groundfishing in that sector immediately.
NEW BEDFORD - Local officials and stakeholders met with Senators Edward Markey and Elizabeth Warren Friday to discuss the future of the New Bedford harbor during a luncheon at Seatrade International.
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell is returning to Washington, D.C. to testify before Congress once again.
Mitchell will be testifying Wednesday at 10 a.m. at a congressional oversight hearing titled, "Examining the Creation and Management of Marine Monuments and Sanctuaries...
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
New Bedford, Massachusetts- This week, for the first time, the “El Galeón,” a massive wooden full-scale, authentic replica of a 17th century Spanish galleon will visit the Port of New Bedford. The ship will be open to the public starting Friday, May 20th from 10:00AM to 7:00PM daily until Sunday, May 22nd...
Some much-needed renovations will soon be underway at New Bedford State Pier after the state announced $3.5 million in funding toward the installation of a refrigeration system.
New Bedford bids farewell Tuesday morning to a long lost child.
The 173-year-old Charles W. Morgan departs from port at 7:30am Tuesday morning, with the Massachusetts Maritime Academy as it's next course heading.
The whaling ship had an extended stay in New Bedford, after Hurricane Arthur brought heavy rain to the area and stirred up strong ocean currents causing the ship to remain berthed at Stat