The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) is happy to announce that “Massachusetts KIDS Boating & Fishing week” will take place from June 6 to 14, 2026. This important effort encourages and promotes youth boating and fishing events around the state. This will be the eighth year the MMTA has promoted events and timeframes. New Bedford… [Read More]
Douglass Readathon
Join us for a powerful multilingual reading of Frederick Douglass’ iconic speech, What to the Slave is Your Fourth of July? Presented in Wôpanâak (indigenous Wampanoag language), Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole and English. Thurs., 6/18, 4:30–6:30 p.m., Bristol Community College, 800 Purchase St., New Bedford. This free public event reflects the cultural richness of New… [Read More]
Ice Cream Socials
One free ice cream per child, courtesy of the New Bedford Police Department. We’re excited to announce the return of our annual Ice Cream Socials! Join us as we visit neighborhoods throughout the city of New Bedford to meet residents, connect with families, and kick off the summer season. We look forward to seeing you… [Read More]
Palmer Island Cleanup
Sat., 6/13, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., meet at the bottom of Gifford St., New Bedford. Wear closed-toed shoes. Gloves, pickers and bags provided. Six-cre Palmers Island, located on the Acushnet River on the west side of the entrance to New Bedford Harbor, has been the scene of great heroism and tragedy. The lighthouse was… [Read More]
Duck Race
The Acushnet Lions Club will sponsor its annual Duck Race on Sat., 6/20, at the Acushnet River ending at River’s End Park, 194 River Road, at 3 p.m. Proceeds go to Lions Club charities. Tickets to adopt your duck are $10 each. See any Acushnet Lions Club member or call Joe Costa, 774-849-2028. First place,… [Read More]
Fairhaven rejects override, votes in new faces
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven voters soundly rejected a Proposition 2 1/2 override attempt at the annual town election on 6/9/26. Unofficial results were announced by Town Clerk, Elisabeth Horan, after polls closed during the town’s traditional post election event held in the town hall banquet room, when candidates were given a chance to address voters… [Read More]
Select Board votes to rename Union Wharf for Biff MacLean
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on Monday, 6/8/26, the Fairhaven Select Board voted to change the name of Union Wharf in honor of former state senator William “Biff” MacLean, a lifelong Fairhaven resident who died last February at the age of 91. Only one member of the public, Eleanor Chew, spoke about it, addressing… [Read More]
GNBVT holds commencement ceremony
Press Release Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School proudly celebrated the Class of 2026 during its graduation ceremony, honoring the accomplishments, perseverance, and future promise of its graduating seniors. The ceremony brought together students, families, faculty, staff, district leaders, and community members to recognize the graduates as they completed their high school journey… [Read More]
Fishing derby lots of fun for kids (of all ages)
By Beth David, Editor More than 20 children participated in the Acushnet Lions Club annual fishing derby at the Lake Street recreation area in Acushnet on Saturday, 6/6/26. Kids won trophies for largest fish and most fish caught. The event has been held for more than 35 years Adults, however, did not let the lack of… [Read More]
Fairhaven High School new principal announced
Press Release Fairhaven Public School District is pleased to announce Joshua W. Hibbard as the school’s next principal. The district received feedback from staff, students, and community members who expressed the desire to find an instructional leader who would continue the school’s focus on supporting “All kids; All the time” while enhancing our career pathways…. [Read More]
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