In September of 1838, Frederick and Anna Douglass arrived in New Bedford a mere 14 days after escaping Maryland, and Frederick’s enslavement. Among their possessions were three books. One of them, a hymnal called The Seraph, will return to New Bedford this fall. Additionally, sometime after his arrival, Douglass purchased his first book, The Works… [Read More]
Spaghetti Dinner
Benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Sun., 9/9, at Panther’s Club, 43 Madeira Ave., NB, Chinese auction, raffles, including a 50-50 raffle. For tickets, call Roberta, 774-202-6098, $20 pp includes spaghetti dinner, salad, roll, dessert. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G Click here to download the entire 8/30/18 issue: 09-06-18 OLOA Feast
From the editor
By Beth David, Editor It’s a good thing I mostly love people, honestly. If I didn’t genuinely like most people, I probably would be in prison for belting someone. At the very least, I couldn’t d THIS job. But, hey, ya gotta just laugh (see corrections, this page). I got a call from an “anonymous”… [Read More]
Heat does not deter the faithful at OLOA Feast
By Beth David, Editor According to organizers and volunteers staffing the booths, the 88th Feast of Our Lady of Angels was probably the best yet. Often called the “Biggest-Little Feast” as a contrast to its much larger counterpart in New Bedford, the feast is held on Labor Day weekend every year at the OLOA Catholic Association… [Read More]
“Everyone loved Nick, except Nick.”
By Beth David, Editor He was a natural comedian, a good writer, a creative mind, a kind-hearted soul, who simply did not understand how his absence would empty out the souls of those who loved him. “Everyone loved Nick, except Nick,” said Mike Coutinho about his son Nicholas, 33, who took his own life just a… [Read More]
Acushnet Car Cruise fills center with cool cars, old tunes
The town of Acushnet held its ninth annual Cruise Night on Thursday, 8/30/18, from 5–9 p.m. in the center of town, featuring the Klassics singing oldies, lots of cool old cars, food vendors and socializing on a relatively cool night. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G Click here to download the… [Read More]
Acushnet Road Race has 156 finishers
156 runners finished the 38th annual 4.1 mile Acushnet Road Race on Labor Day, 9/3/18. Aaron Dinzeo, 26, of Providence, RI finished first in 21:02. Second over the line was Jason Eddy, 38, of E. Bridgewater in 22:37. Fairhaven’s Will Benoit, 15, took third in 24:40, followed by fellow 15-year-old from Acushnet Ben Davignon in fourth… [Read More]
Three vie for title of 39th Miss Apple Peach
Press Release Reigning Miss Apple Peach Hailey Brightman is still in shock her name was called almost a year ago, but now it’s time to crown a new Miss Apple Peach Festival Queen. Three young Acushnet women will compete for the 39th title on Friday, September 7 at 7 p.m. at the Ford Middle School. Tickets… [Read More]
Baker to face Gonzalez; Warren to face Diehl in November
By Beth David, Editor With 16.6% of the voters in Acushnet, and about 18% of the voters in Fairhaven showing up to the polls, the two towns mostly aligned with the rest of the state in the primary election on Tuesday, 9/4. In an upset close to home, 30-year state Representative Robert Koczera lost his seat… [Read More]
Acushnet COA receives grant for Memory Cafe
Press Release The Acushnet Council on Aging is pleased to announce that the Southcoast Health has awarded a grant of $1,500 to the Acushnet COA for support of Memory Café through its Community Benefits Impact Opportunity program. The Acushnet Memory Café offers individuals with some type of memory loss the opportunity to meet face-to-face with… [Read More]
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