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From the editor 03-05-26

March 5, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Now we are at war with Iran. I’m old enough to remem­ber two years ago when not going to war was a campaign promise. We killed elementary school students and staff. Six service members are dead.  And no one can articulate a real reason to do it. Except….oh wait….Israel wanted to,… [Read More]

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Pickleball Fundraiser

March 5, 2026 by Staff Writer

Join us for a fun and energetic Pickleball Scramble Fundraiser supporting New Bedford Star Kids Scholarship Program. This event is designed to welcome players of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned competitors. Sat., 3/7, 2–5 p.m., Southcoast Pickleball, 4 David Drown Blvd., Fairhaven; $45 per person. To register or sponsor visit https://tinyurl.com/379pvd9b. Visit https://newbedfordstarkids.org… [Read More]

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Boat Safety Course

March 5, 2026 by Staff Writer

This course is designed to help New Bedford residents and those in surrounding communities prepare for a safe boating season. The class is open to everyone, but advance online registration is required prior to the course date. The Boat Massachusetts course will soon be mandatory for anyone who wishes to operate a motorboat on Mass…. [Read More]

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Boat America Course

March 5, 2026 by Staff Writer

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Flotilla 65 will run its 2026 SPRING SEMESTER 2-week Boat America course (BA) for 4 evenings — Mondays and Thursdays, March 23, 26, 30 and April 2 — from 7-9 pm at the Acushnet River Safe Boating Club (ARSBC), 80 Middle Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719.  This 8-hour course is an… [Read More]

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Local Election Updates

March 5, 2026 by Staff Writer

Acushnet Election Acushnet’s election will be held on Tuesdau, 4/28/26. Nomination papers are now available. The last day to take out papers is 3/6/26 at 5 p.m.  Candidates must get 42 signatures of registered voters in person to be placed on the ballot. Last day to submit papers is 3/10. Last day to register as… [Read More]

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Acushnet Democrats

March 5, 2026 by Staff Writer

 On Thursday, March 12 at 6:00PM, Democrats will convene at the Acushnet Public Library to elect 5 delegates and 4 alternates to repre­sent Acushnet at the 2026 Massachu­setts State Democratic Convention.  Registered and pre-registered Democrats in Acushnet, who are 16 years old by Saturday, March 29th, may vote and be elected as delegates or alternates during… [Read More]

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Elect Southcoast

March 5, 2026 by Staff Writer

Join ELECT SouthCoast for our annual half-day convening to advance women’s political leadership. The program will feature panels, work­shops, and conversations focused on strengthening community leadership and expanding pathways to civic power, along with the launch of a new initiative building parent leadership through New Bedford Public Schools.  This is a free event. Breakfast and… [Read More]

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Grant applications

March 5, 2026 by Staff Writer

Women’s Fund Applications are available for Women’s Fund SouthCoast. We will host a Zoom session for potential applicants on Thurs., 3/5, from 12-1 PM. Sign up for the information session at https://tinyurl.com/ 5e2ywv6n or visit https:// womensfund south coast.org  If you are unable to attend the information session, it will be recorded and posted on… [Read More]

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Blizzard cleanup continues…by everyone

March 5, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Getting 30+ inches of snow in these parts is more than unusual, it’s practically unheard of. The last time we came close was in 1978, and that was only 24 inches. The blizzard of 2026 hit hard on Monday, 2/23, dumping all that snow in one day, with hours of zero visibility… [Read More]

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Fairhaven SB releases executive summary of subdivision report

March 5, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 3/2/26, the Fairhaven Select Board voted to release the executive summary of the investigation into the Timothy-Hiller Subdivision Constructive Approval, but not the full report. The investigation was initiated to find out how plans for a 16-house subdivision never got in front of the Planning Board for a… [Read More]

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