The Fairhaven High School Hall of Fame Committee announces the publication of Buddy Thomas’s first book, “True to the Blue.” In this unique publication Buddy Thomas has used his 40+ years of experience covering local high school sports for the Standard-Times to produce a decade-by-decade chronicle of Fairhaven High School sports. Buddy relied on the… [Read More]
Author Event
In commemoration of International Underground Railroad Month in September, The New Bedford Historical Society is holding a reading with author Ilyon Woo author of Master Slave Husband Wife on Monday, 9/18 at 6:30 at Gallery X., 169 William St., New Bedford. Master Slave Husband Wife is the remarkable true story of Ellen and William Craft,… [Read More]
Free Concert
The Summer Sound Series presented by Mayor Jon Mitchell runs through September 15 with streets blocked off for the Friday concerts from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Concertgoers can purchase a beverage from participating establishments and experience great live music in a fun, festive atmosphere. The last concert of the season is this Friday. PURCHASE… [Read More]
Millicent Close
The Millicent Library will be closed all day on Friday, September 15, 2023 for a renovation project at the Walnut Street entrance and public restroom. During this temporary closure, our dedicated staff will engage in professional development activities to further enhance our commitment to providing outstanding services to our valued community. The project will include… [Read More]
Palmer Island Cleanup
Sept. 16, 1–4 p.m. Meet at bottom of Gifford St., New Bedford. We need lots of volunteers to clean up this 6-acre Palmer’s island. Pre-register at operationcleansweep.net (not required). Gloves, pickers and bags provided. Wear close-toed shoes. Sponsored by Operation Cleansweep, Coast Sweep, World Oceans Day. ••• Click here to download the 9/14/23 issue: 09-14-23… [Read More]
Bird Walk
Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Nasketucket Bird Club for a fun and educational beginner’s level birding walk! This birding walk will be led by Mike LaBossiere of the Nasketucket Bird Club. It will be a lovely, relaxed morning in nature and an opportunity to learn about local wildlife. Mike will lead us through… [Read More]
Bike Run
Saint Vincent’s Services (SVS) will hold its 18th Annual Motorcycle Run and Raffle presented by Preferred Concrete Corp. on Sun., 9/17, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The signature event will start rain or shine at 2425 Highland Avenue in Fall River with kick-stands up promptly at 10:00 a.m. The Massachusetts State Police will escort… [Read More]
Apple-Peach Festival brings back parade, pageant
By Beth David, Editor The Apple-Peach Festival in Acushnet is zaback in full swing. The parade is back, after a pandemic related hiatus, and the pageant also returned for the first time since 2019. Kelsey Peters and Kailey Peters made history as the first siblings to win Miss Apple Peach (Kelsey) and Junior Miss Apple… [Read More]
Conrad Memorial Walk raises money for new law
By Beth David, Editor The family of Conrad Roy III held the second annual Conrad’s Law 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, 9/9/23, at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven. The untimed walk/run raised money to support an effort to pass Conrad’s Law, which would make it illegal to coerce suicide in Massachusetts. Organizers said about 120 people registered… [Read More]
Azorean Whaleboats race in New Bedford waters
By Beth David, Editor New Bedford hosted the 12th International Azorean Whaleboat Regatta this weekend. Three teams, Faial, Pico and USA competed. All three teams race in all three boats to test their skills. Races included men’s and women’s rowing on Friday, and men’s and women’s sailing on Saturday. This year, Team Pico took the… [Read More]
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