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Free Scallopalooza AHA!

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

FREE Scallopalooza Back by popular  demand, the 2026 Scallopalooza Scallop Shucking Contest will be happening this summer on Thursday, August 13, from 5-8 PM at 38 Bethel Street in front of the Fishing Heritage Center. Scallopalooza is our nationally-recognized celebration of New Bedford’s commercial scallop industry, bringing together local seafood lovers, fishing families, businesses, and… [Read More]

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Shellstock

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

Sat., 8/15, 3–7 p.m., Westport Fairgrounds, 200 Pine Hill Rd., Westport, MA. Tickets: $35, at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/shellstock Shellstock 2026 is a summer community event featuring Roomful of Blues as musical entertainment, raw bar, food trucks, and beer & wine for sale as well as an exciting door prize. This event supports our work to rebuild shellfish… [Read More]

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Apple Peach Contestants

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

Acushnet’s Miss Apple Peach Pageant is seeking contestants for their annual competition to be held on Friday, September 4th as the kick off to the following weekend’s Apple Peach Festival. Miss Apple Peach 2025, Elyza Wagner, and Jr. Miss Apple Peach 2025, Aubrey Sousa, have enjoyed being active in town events and have participated in… [Read More]

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Republican Town Committee

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

Our Fairhaven Republican Town Com­mit­tee urges all concerned Fairhaven citizens to attend our Tuesday, August 18th meeting, which will be held at the Fairhaven Recrea­tion Senior Center 227 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven, at 6pm. We will be informing and dis­cussing the many opportunities to serve our Town and community. The September 1st State election ballot candidates and upcoming November… [Read More]

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Free Shakespeare

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

Shakespeare in New Bedford: Hamlet, August 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 7:30pm; August 16 & 23, 2pm. At Rotch-Jones-Duff House, 396 County St., NB. In Partnership with Reverie Theatre Group Bringing the Bard’s most poignant plays to audiences of all ages and walks of life, RTG presents a chilling and timely take on Hamlet…. [Read More]

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Underground RR Walking Tour

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

Free. Sat., 8/15, 2:30–4:30 p.m., New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, 33 William St., New Bedford.  Join Park Ranger Rufai for an immersive Underground Railroad Walking Tour, where you’ll uncover the hidden stories of those who defied oppression and carved a new future for themselves. The Underground Railroad—a courageous network of people from all walks… [Read More]

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Legal Notice Acushnet Pole Hearing

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

TOWN OF ACUSHNET PUBLIC HEARINGS The Acushnet Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing at its meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at the meeting room in Town Hall, located at 122 Main St., Acushnet, MA. This hearing is on the petition Job # WO# 15268287 from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A… [Read More]

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Legal Notice Fairhaven Bylaw

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

Town Clerk’s Office Fairhaven, Massachusetts Town Hall · 40 Center Street · Fairhaven, MA 02719  Telephone: 508-979-4023 · Email: clerk@fairhaven-ma.gov  NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT The following amendment to the Town of Fairhaven Zoning Bylaw, adopted at the Fairhaven Annual Town Meeting convened on May 3, 2025, has been approved by the Office… [Read More]

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Legal Notice Fairhaven ZBA

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing Tuesday Sept. 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts Public Hearing In-Person at Town Hall or  via Zoom. Join the Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94115137952?pwd=MXpoVWpKTFBEUmluT1pWSCtiVzJCQT09 or call 1-929-205-6099Meeting ID: 941 1513 7952Passcode: 361259 1. Zoning Determination: The Board will reclassify on the zoning determination… [Read More]

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From the editor 08-06-26

August 5, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor John Medeiros is on a quest. He wants to get the Rogers School bell out of storage and into the streets…literally (see page 13). The bell, as you may recall, was removed from the build­ing because it might have fallen out of its cradle that was rotting away: things are a… [Read More]

Filed Under: Opinions

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