New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, is pleased to announce the September 9 opening of its new exhibit, Women’s Work: At Sea, On Shore, At Home, In the Community. The exhibit will shine a light on the many roles women play in commercial fishing communities.  The public is invited to meet… [Read More]

A new “Belonging Committee” to support Fairhaven’s efforts to become a welcoming town that recognizes diversity, pursues racial equity, and fosters inclusion, has been announced and is recruiting members. The Belonging Committee will strive to identify and promote activities designed to further efforts of the core values of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and to advocate… [Read More]

Boating Skills & Seamanship  The US Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S) course is a comprehensive boater certificate course designed for both the experienced and novice boater. The course consists of eight core required two-hour lessons, plus five elective lessons providing up-to-date knowledge for handling boats under all conditions.    Every Monday from… [Read More]

The Miss New Bedford Scholarship Organization is actively seeking contestants for its upcoming “miss” and “teen” competitions. Multiple thousands will be awarded in scholarship prizes; Miss New Bedford will win a $3,500 scholarship alone. Additionally, both winners receive a year-of-a-lifetime and a chance to compete for additional opportunities at the state level. Win or not,… [Read More]