The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Cetner, 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, is thrilled to embark on a year-long project engaging women aged 65+ from Greater New Bedford with ties to the fishing industry. Women will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of programs, including an intergenerational oral history project led by local high school and… [Read More]
Pedal for the Path
The South Coast Bikeway Alliance (SCBA) will hold a bike-ride fundraiser, Pedal for the Path, on Sunday September 11, 2022. Funds raised from this ride will help the communities of Dartmouth, New Bedford and Westport complete their portions of a multi-use South Coast Bikeway spanning from Swansea to Wareham. Sections of the path have already… [Read More]
FAYB All Stars head to World Series in MO
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Acushnet Youth Baseball 12/U All Stars got a hometown sendoff on Tuesday, 8/2, just the before the team went to 2022 Cal Ripken World Series in Branson, Missouri. The boys are the 2022 state and regional champs. Elected officials gathered in front of Acushnet Town Hall with about 100 spectators… [Read More]
Boat collision off MV damages two vessels
By ML Baron, Special to the Neighb News Mayday Off Martha’s Vineyard: “…arrived to see Menemsha charter boat Tomahawk, collided at speed with a trawler dragging nets with severe damage to both vessels,” From Good Samaritan vessel first on scene A Fairhaven based fishing vessel, Gloria Jean, was involved in a collision with the charter vessel… [Read More]
Bees are vital to our food supply
Submitted by Wendy Drumm from the Sustainability Committee If the bee disappeared off the face of the earth man would have only four years left to live. Attributed, possibly, to Albert Einstein, FORBES The danger that the decline of bees and other pollinators represents to the world’s food supply was highlighted when the European Commission decided… [Read More]
Shepherd’s Pantry recognizes Skip’s Marine
The Shepherd’s Pantry recognized the contribution of Skip’s Marine on Monday, 8/2/22, when the presented the company with a plaque expressing the pantry’s appreciation. For many years, Skip’s Marine has picked up the pantry’s food every month from the Boston Food Bank and delivered it to the pantry in Acushnet, at no cost to the… [Read More]
Fairhaven TV crew picks up latest award
The Fairhaven Cable TV crew took the trip to Chicago to pick up their “Best Children’s Program” Hometown Media Award from the Alliance for Community Media Foundation on June 29th. “We had an incredible time,” wrote Alyssa Botelho who co-wrote the film with Nick Doyle (see 5/19/22 issue). Erick Sa was the cinematographer on the film… [Read More]
Obituary: Joan Andrade
Joan Andrade On Monday, July 25, 2022, Joan Margaret (Laughlin) Andrade, loving Mother, beloved sister, and dedicated nurse, died at the age of 69. Joan was born on October 2, 1952, in Brockton, MA, to Joseph and Mary (Milan) Laughlin. She received her nursing degree in 1973 from St Luke’s Hospital and started her career… [Read More]
WIIA breakfasts mean summer…only one left this season
The West Island Improvement Association held its third breakfast buffet of the season this Sunday, 8/7/22. There’s only one more left for the season, on 9/4, so mark your calendar. The breakfasts are a great way to meet people, get some good food for a good price, and support the WIIA and its events. For… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Fall Activities Dear Frankie, My birthday is in October. I’m going to be five and want to do something special to celebrate the big day. My parents said I could invite ten friends and suggested I write to you for ideas for a special canine celebration. Cody Dear Cody, If you invite a mixed crowd,… [Read More]
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