News in New Bedford
Nor’easter could bring high winds, coastal flooding to South Coast
South Coast residents can expect to see heavy winds, including the possibility of downed trees and power outages.
‘Reckless and negligent’: Scientists sound alarm over new endangered species rules
Scientists and environmental advocates say Trump administration changes could put species like the North Atlantic right whale in harm’s way.
New Bedford Harbor turns red for wastewater dye study
Officials hope the study, which involved 100 gallons of EPA-approved red dye, will help them better understand how the city’s treated sewage moves through Buzzards Bay.
New England regulators won’t make scallop ‘permit-stacking’ a priority in 2027
The New England Fishery Management Council says it “lacks the operational capacity” to take action, so crafting the policy may be left in the federal government’s hands.
Vineyard Wind, GE Vernova reach settlement over contract
The terms of the agreement are confidential, but GE Vernova withdrew its notice of contract termination, and “both parties have agreed to dismiss all pending legal claims.”
Our offshore wind tracker: What’s new with wind projects off Massachusetts and beyond?
Offshore wind is changing fast. Here’s our tracker, first published in April 2025, and the latest on where the Northeast’s wind projects stand as of Sept. 23, 2026.
States, cities sue over Trump rule seeking to deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits
New York Attorney General Letitia James said the rule would force needy immigrant families to choose between seeking assistance and seeking legal status in the country.
Potential buyer for Next Step chain accused of deliberate understaffing
Sweetwater Care and Next Step nursing home chains share similar track records on understaffing, which has prompted state prosecutors to take legal action in each case.