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The Charles W. Morgan returned to New Bedford and the Southcoast for the first time since it's departure in 1941. Special thanks to all of the listeners who sent in pictures as the Charles W. Morgan sailed into the Whaling City's harbor! Enjoy...

Weather permitting, the last wooden whaleship in the world is expected to sail into New Bedford Harbor Wednesday afternoon. The 173-year-old Charles W. Morgan, originally constructed and operated out of New Bedford from 1841 to 1921, will be spending several weekends in it's original homeport as it tours New England after a multi-year, multi-million dollar restoration...

It looks like the Whaling City Festival is being given a one-time trial with a closing time of 9pm instead of 8pm. Mayor Jon Mitchell spoke with festival representatives, saying if they provided another hour of police details, more lighting, and cleaned the park, he'd give the later closing time a trial run...

Remnants of a long-gone industry will once again take to the seas in New Bedford this weekend. The 7th annual Azorean Whaleboat Regatta begins Friday morning in Clark's Cove, with rowers from the Azores and local teams racing in authentic whaleboats...

A summit of intelligence and ingenuity will convene at the New Bedford Whaling Museum Wednesday.