As costs soar for propane, oil and gas, the Northeast must do everything it can to pursue long-planned offshore wind projects on the drawing board.
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Posted inEnvironment
Oil and water: Inside the ‘mystery’ oil spills casting a sheen on New Bedford Harbor
Older fishing vessels can often leak fuel out of their bilges, spilling petrol into the harbor. If left untreated, these spills can add up.
Posted inCommunity
1,700 area protesters denounce Trump, policies at No Kings Day events
Demonstrators take to public venues to criticize everything from the president’s penchant for authoritarianism to his handling of the economy, immigration, foreign policy and health care.
Posted inElection 2026
City Councilor Oliver throws his hat into lieutenant governor race
Shawn Oliver, who joined the GOP in August, is teaming up with Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve.
Posted inStatehouse
Mass. House immigrant protections don’t extend to health care
Industry insiders say federal immigration tactics are prompting patients to avoid medical care and creating fear in the workplace.
Posted inImmigration
Immigrant entrepreneurs in New Bedford face hurdles
Only about half of Latino immigrants looking to start a business here succeed, a local expert says.
Posted inCity Hall
Potholes, dark streets, and dead trees: Why city services can take weeks
Jamie Ponte, of the Department of Public Infrastructure, said many factors affect response times, and requests with safety concerns or property damage risks take precedence.
Posted inOffshore Wind
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 March 25, 2026.
Posted inStatehouse
Mass. DTA staffing increased to decrease SNAP error rate
Massachusetts is grappling with changes to the nation’s largest food program, but dozens of new state caseworkers have been hired to help.
Posted inEnvironment
Shh! Wild leatherback turtles don’t like loud noises, new study reports
A recent federally funded study found that loud noises associated with offshore wind development could impact leatherback sea turtles’ habits, causing them to temporarily avoid certain areas and even spend less time looking for food.