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Wicked Whaleboat Challenge

April 29, 2026 by Staff Writer

One of the region’s most unique maritime events, on 5/2, 9 a.m., Pope’s Island Marina. Rowers, spec­tators, and waterfront enthusiasts are invited to kick off the spring season with one of the region’s most unique maritime events: the Wicked Whale­boat Challenge. Race day begins with a 8:am check-in, followed by the first сrew starting at… [Read More]

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Plant Sale

April 29, 2026 by Staff Writer

The Garden Club of Buzzards Bay (GCBB) Plant Sale! The GCBB’s popular plant sale is back with even more offerings this year – top quality annuals, unusual perennials, spectacular succulents, a selection of native plants, beautiful hanging planters, delicious herbs, fabulous tomato plants, heirloom dahlia tubers, rare plants, and planters.    Sat., 5/2, 9 a.m.-1:00… [Read More]

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Science Cafe

April 29, 2026 by Staff Writer

Please join us for New Bedford Science Café, Tues., 5/5, from 6–8 p.m., The Last Round Bar & Grille, 908 Purchase St., New Bedford   Our guest David Robinson, the Director & Chief Archaeologist of the Massachusetts Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources, will discuss “The Surprise Discovery of Revolutionary War Shipwrecks in New Bedford Harbor”… [Read More]

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Public Info Mtg

April 29, 2026 by Staff Writer

A Public Informational Meeting will be held by Mass DOT to discuss the proposed project, reconstruction of South Main Street, from Main Street to Alden Road Acushnet, MA, on Wed., 5/6, at 6:30 p.m., at Ford Middle School Auditorium, 708 Middle Road, Acushnet, MA Legal notice is below THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF… [Read More]

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Candidates’ Night

April 29, 2026 by Staff Writer

The League of Women Voters of SouthCoast is hosting a Candidates’ Night Forum 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Elizabeth Hastings Middle School, 30 School Street, Fairhaven, MA. The community and candidates are invited.  The Forum will be in accordance with the League of Women Voters’ guidelines, e.g., “no empty chair” or proxy… [Read More]

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Bridge Closing

April 29, 2026 by Staff Writer

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that it will be performing bridge repairs on the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge that carries Route 6. Weekend closures will be in place,  Friday, May 1, at 9:00 p.m. through Monday, May 4, at 5:00 a.m. Work is anticipated to be completed by Monday morning, May 4. A traffic detour with signs and… [Read More]

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National Day of Prayer

April 29, 2026 by Staff Writer

The National Day of Prayer is more than a date; it’s a moment for our nation to pause, unite, and turn toward God. In 2026, we honor its 75th year alongside America’s 250th. Please join us Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 12:00 noon in front of the Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center St., and be… [Read More]

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Fairhaven For All

April 29, 2026 by Staff Writer

The next meeting of Fairhaven For All is Monday, May 4th, 6:00 PM at the Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven (Use Walnut Street entrance).  Founded in January, 2024, a group of residents came together, united around a shared vision—to foster a community defined by welcome, inclusivity and acceptance. We meet monthly, usually the first… [Read More]

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Nearly 200 take to street in West Island race

April 29, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Nearly 200 runners and walkers took to the streets on West Island for the 13th annual West Island 5K and Kids Fun Run. The 5K had 156 runners, and the Kids Mile had 41.  The fun, family-friendly event also drew lots of spectators. Prizes were awarded in categories by age and gender. … [Read More]

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Budget changes before TM

April 29, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 4/27/26, the Fairhaven Select Board voted to change their recommendation for the operating budget and the proposed override that will be voted on at Town Meeting this Saturday, 5/2. Town Administrator, Keith Hickey, said the state budget is not finalized, but the latest iteration gives the town $94,000… [Read More]

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