NOAA Plan Keeps Sector IX Fishing Quotas Moored Until Summer
Officials from NOAA say fishing vessels that transferred to Sector VII from Sector IX in New Bedford may have to wait until mid-summer to begin leasing quotas. Continue reading…
View ArticleNOAA: Overfished Fish Stocks at All-Time Low
The U.S. government says the number of American fish stocks that can be described as "overfished" has hit an all-time low. Continue reading…
View ArticleDominican National Living in New Bedford Charged with Federal Drug Crimes
Two Dominican nationals and one Cape Cod man were charged in connection with drug trafficking resulting in seizures of over a half-kilogram of fentanyl. Continue reading…
View ArticleNOAA Approves Plans for Sector IX Fishing Vessels to Lease Quota
NOAA has approved a plan for 55 New Bedford-based fishing vessels that were ordered to halt operations to begin leasing their quota. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Bedford Police to Host Drug Takeback Day in October
New Bedford Police will collect unwanted and expired prescription medications from 10-2 on Saturday, Oct. 27, during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Continue reading…
View ArticleRecord Amount of Drugs Collected by New Bedford Police
The New Bedford Police Department has collected a record amount of prescription drugs during their most recent drug take-back event. Continue reading…
View ArticleSt. Luke's Admins File Complaint, Doubt Integrity of Union Vote
St. Luke's Hospital has filed a complaint against the Massachusetts Nurses Association, alleging voter fraud in the November 29 election by nurses to unionize. Continue reading…
View ArticleMontigny Receives National Award for Animal Protection Efforts
State Senator Mark Montigny of New Bedford has been recognized by a national organization for his efforts to protect animals. Continue reading…
View ArticleWe Watched the 'Conrad & Michelle' Movie and Have Some Thoughts
The Lifetime movie detailing the story of Michelle Carter and the late Conrad Roy III premieres on September 23. Continue reading…
View ArticleHoliday Shipping Deadlines for the 2018 Season
If you've got presents heading nationally (or internationally), here are all the dates to put in your calendar before you make Santa late. Continue reading…
View ArticleSen. Scott Brown to Watch Football, Not Warren
Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown says he'll probably watch football instead of his Democratic opponent's speech at the Democratic National Convention. Continue reading…
View ArticlePeril at the Pump
The daily grind is becoming more taxing as Southcoast drivers are shelling out more cash at the pump. AAA of Southern New England says a gallon of regular unleaded is averaging $3.90, 4-cents above the...
View ArticleWareham, New Bedford Hosting Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The Town of Wareham is one of a few local communities participating in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Area residents can bring their unwanted or old prescription drugs to collection...
View ArticleWhere'd The Beards Go
Take a look at the vast majority of the people that represent you in Congress and the Senate. What's the one thing that most of them have in common, besides holding positions of power and being...
View ArticleThree New Academies
New Bedford High School has graduated from the National Academy Foundation. The announcement was made Tuesday by several officials, and means the high school will be adding three new academies in the...
View ArticleDrug Take-Back Day
Police departments across the Southcoast region are joining with departments across the nation to host a drug take-back day this weekend. On Saturday, area residents can drop off prescription and...
View ArticleDrug Takeback Results
Over 200 pounds of prescription and over-the-counter drugs were collected in New Bedford during last week's National Drug Takeback Day event. The New Bedford Police Department says they collected 205.4...
View ArticleDominican National Sentenced
BOSTON - A Dominican national is sentenced in U.S. District Court in Boston for his role in a large-scale drug ring on the Southcoast. The U.S. Attorney's Office says 40-year-old, Manuel...
View ArticleMitchell Pens Letter to Fishing Regulators
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell is turning up the heat on fishing regulators as the city's Sector IX fishing group remains grounded. Continue reading…
View ArticleHerberg Middle School In Pittsfield Gets National Attention
Every night my husband Scott and I watch the evening news on NBC with Lester Holt, and he noticed first, that a Pittsfield school was being mentioned in a story connected with the Uvalde, Continue...
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