Fishing Fleet Faces Major Expense, Could Technology Save Them?
New England's already strapped fishing fleet has a major new expense bearing down on it -- paying for human monitors to track the fish that are hauled on deck or tossed over.
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New England's already strapped fishing fleet has a major new expense bearing down on it -- paying for human monitors to track the fish that are hauled on deck or tossed over.
Residents at an elderly housing complex in New Bedford received quite a scare Sunday when winds from Tropical Storm Irene ripped off part of the facade of their building.
It has been a long time since Massachusetts took a direct hit from a hurricane, but it's very possible Hurricane Irene will hit the state in some form.
New Bedford health authorities found birds, both alive and dead, in the basement of Bad Boy Cuts barbershop.
A 33-year-old Dartmouth man is dead after he apparently drove his car off the road in New Bedford and struck several trees.
Three friends who were out on a fishing trip Saturday south of Martha's Vineyard, had to jump ship after their boat began to sink
A member of Fairhaven's Planning Board is facing charges for allegedly posing as a police officer and roughing up a handicapped driver.
Maine State Police say a man is in custody and facing charges after shooting two people outside a Maine home and leading troopers on a chase that ended about 50 miles away.
A Five alarm fire in New Bedford kept firefighters busy overnight.
During a traffic stop on Route 24, according to police, a drug-sniffing State Police dog named Hondo uncovered two kilos of cocaine.
If you haven't heard of Lazy Cakes, authorities in Fall River and New Bedford wish it would stay that way.
Maria Oliveira was in court in Attleboro Tuesday.
State police say a 49-year-old New Bedford man was driving south on the road when his pickup went off the road into the center median, hit several trees, rolled over and landed on the driver's side.
A New Bedford woman is accused of stealing thousands of dollars of jewelry, clothing, household items and cash from people's homes across the state.
Federal fisheries managers have proposed raising the limit on the lucrative sea scallop catch.
The U.S. Commerce Department said Wednesday that it's sending experts to six Northeast ports in April to identify the financial fallout caused by federal fishing rules.
State transportation officials hoping to build a new commuter rail line have decided on a preferred route to connect Boston to New Bedford and Fall River.
The U.S. commerce secretary has reversed course and will allow more fisherman accused of violations to have their cases reviewed for fairness by a special investigator.
The fishing ports of Gloucester and New Bedford will make their case in federal court that key parts of new fishing regulations are illegal and should be struck down.
Sen. Scott Brown recently proposed legislation calling for annual, independent assessments of the impact of federal catch limits on fishermen. Some fishermen have complained that catch limits are so low, they can't make a living.
A fishing industry-owned offshore wind company is inviting fishermen to a meeting on wind farm development off the Massachusetts coast.
A fisherman was found dead in the water off New Bedford early Friday morning, hours after he slipped on some ice and fell off a dock.
A week after Commerce Secretary Gary Locke denied a request from Gov. Patrick to raise fish catch limits for Northeast fishermen, the controversy is heating up.
Two Palestinian men are in custody after being discovered as stowaways on a vessel called "Prince of Sounds."
A man hit and dragged while in a motorized wheelchair in New Bedford Friday has died.
Police in Canton, Massachusetts, have charged a man with opening a bedroom window and grabbing a sleeping woman's ankle in the middle of the night.
The Baltimore Orioles ended Boston's franchise record-tying 15-game winning streak, defeating the Red Sox 5-1 in the nightcap of a doubleheader on Wednesday.
Cybersecurity experts are raising concerns about the growing capabilities of artificial intelligence after an AI agent developed by OpenAI carried out a cyberattack.
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial has reached 17 people. Following a final day of jury selection, the judge is targeting Friday for opening statements.
The Boston Red Sox tied a franchise record in the first game of a doubleheader, beating the Baltimore Orioles for their 15th straight win.
The Baltimore Orioles ended Boston's franchise record-tying 15-game winning streak in the nightcap of a doubleheader on Wednesday.
Police in Canton, Massachusetts, have charged a man with opening a bedroom window and grabbing a sleeping woman's ankle in the middle of the night.
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial has reached 17 people. Following a final day of jury selection, the judge is targeting Friday for opening statements.
A man has been arrested in connection with a death near the MBTA station at the corner of Boylston and Tremont streets near Boston Common early Wednesday.
Tymond Tran, who was named one of Amazon's teachers of the year in 2022 for his work in Lynn, Massachusetts, has been charged with raping a child.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The Baltimore Orioles ended Boston's franchise record-tying 15-game winning streak, defeating the Red Sox 5-1 in the nightcap of a doubleheader on Wednesday.
The Boston Red Sox tied a franchise record in the first game of a doubleheader, beating the Baltimore Orioles for their 15th straight win.
The Red Sox and Orioles will play a doubleheader on Wednesday after their Tuesday night came was postponed due to rain.
The Red Sox are approaching franchise history as they're on a 14-game winning streak, and their fans can't get enough of the action.
Caleb Durbin hit a tiebreaking homer over the Green Monster and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles Monday for their 14th straight win.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.
A seal pup was spotted hanging ten on a boogie board off the cost of Maine this Fourth of July.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.