Acushnet Toy Drive The Acushnet Police Department has teamed up with area Police Departments and “Safe Zones” along with the Acushnet Fire/Rescue Department to collect Christmas gifts for underprivileged children. This event will be held at the Acushnet Police Department, 64 Middle Rd., on Sat., 12/9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain/snow date, 12/16…. [Read More]
Fill the Bus Toy Drive
Help fulfill the wishes of many local children. The Fairhaven Police Department has partnered with Safe Zones to collect toys for local children on Sat., 12/9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the parking lot at Walmart, 42 Fairhaven Commons Way, Fairhaven. Please come by and donate unwrapped, unopened toys. ••••• Support local journalism,… [Read More]
Free Holiday Parking
In an effort to encourage everyone to do their holiday shopping in New Bedford, Mayor Jon Mitchell has announced that New Bedford will again offer a special Holiday Parking Program. From Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 2017 through Monday, January 1, 2018, the City of New Bedford will offer FREE parking at your first metered… [Read More]
Book Group
When Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk, the next book chosen by the Millicent Library’s Book Group, you will be reading “a love letter to city life in all its guts and grandeur.” The selection, written by Kathleen Rooney, will be discussed at Fairhaven’s Millicent Library on Thurs., 12/14, at 10:00 a.m. in the library’s meeting… [Read More]
Biker Toy Run
Old Skool Bikers first toy run for kids, Sat., 12/9 (rain date 12/10); kicktands up at 12 noon. Bikes and cars welcome. Starts at Centro Luzo American Club, 34 Beetle St., New Bedford, ends with a short ride to Dartmouth. Donate new, unwrapped toys or clothes for kids ages 6–11. Please help make it a… [Read More]
Acushnet Sleigh Ride
Come one, come all for the 2nd Annual Acushnet DPW Sleigh Ride at the Council on Aging building, 59½ South Main St., Acushnet, on Fri. & Sat., 12/15 & 12/16, from 5–7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. After enjoying your ride through the woods warm up with hot chocolate, juice… [Read More]
Douglass Tree sale benefits ALS research
After being forced to cancel its annual Christmas Tree sale last year due to the drought, Douglass Tree Farm is back in business, with sale on for this weekend. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat. & Sun., 12/9 & 10 (rain or shine), the Douglass family will be selling Christmas Trees at 100… [Read More]
Fairhaven Holiday House Tour
The Fairhaven Historical Society presents a Holiday House Tour, Sun., 12/10, 1–4 p.m. Tour starts at the Fairhaven Academy Building, 141 Main St., where you will receive the brochure and map for admission to the homse. Get tickets at the Millicent Library or Euro-Phoenix Gift Store: $20 advance; $25 day of tour. ••••• Support local… [Read More]
Benoit Square lights up and gets festive
By Beth David, Editor The North Fairhaven Improvement Association held its annual lighting of Benoit Square on Friday, 12/1, with people filling the square and youngsters anxiously awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus, hoping to get a moment with the Big Guy to whisper their wishes into his ear. Mrs. Claus and a few elves,… [Read More]
Fairhaven clammer “Misty Blue” sinks, two lost off Nantucket
By Beth David, Editor A New Bedford and Fairhaven based clammer, the 69-foot “Misty Blue,” sank 10 miles southeast of Nantucket on Monday evening, 12/4/17. The United States Coast Guard received a distress signal at 6:10 p.m. from an EPIRB (Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon). There were four crew members on board. The F/V Enterprise… [Read More]
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