NASA Astronaut Stephen G. Bowen will speak at “A Universe of Stories” at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, on Saturday, June 22 at 3:00 p.m. to kick off the New Bedford Free Public Library’s summer reading program. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. The event is free, open to the public of… [Read More]
Author Event
Spinner Publications is pleased to announce the release of a new book, After Moby-Dick: An Anthology of New Poetry, edited by Elizabeth Schultz and Kylan Rice. To celebrate its release, there will be two “Meet the Authors” events on the weekend of June 21–22. An initial book launch and signing will be held on Friday,… [Read More]
Relay for Life
Relay for Life Fri., 6/21, New Bedford High School gymnasium, 230 Hathaway Blvd., NB. Relay For Life is a grass roots, community-based team event. Survivor Dinner 4:00-6:00PM. All Survivors and a guest are welcome to attend the Survivor Dinner inside the New Bedford High School gym. Shuttles will be available to escort survivors to Paul… [Read More]
1535 take to the streets in Fr. Day Road Race
The 45th annual Father’s Day Road race finished up before the rains poured down on Sunday, 6/16, with 1224 people finishing up the 5K and 311 finishing the 10K. First over the line in the 5K was Trevor Wysong, 21, of Taunton in 15:48, followed by William Benoit, 16, of Fairhaven in 16:42; and Jack… [Read More]
Selectboard reopens Rasputin’s hearing
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard reconsidered their vote on sanctions against Rasputin’s Tavern and voted to re-re-open the licensing hearing at their meeting on Monday, 6/17. In a memo to the board, Fairhaven Town Administrator Mark Rees wrote that Rasputin’s had informed the town that they had “severed their relationship” with attorney Christoper Markey… [Read More]
FHS Alumni Association donates $21,500 for Chromebooks
Press Release The Fairhaven High School Alumni Association donated $21,500 toward the purchase of Google Chromebooks for Fairhaven High School incoming freshmen at a School Committee meeting, 6/12/19. The donation represents 50% of the funds needed to purchase devices for the incoming freshman class. Robert Foster, President of The Alumni Association presented the check at… [Read More]
Millicent Library summer reading program
The following events take place at the Millicent Library, 45 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719, unless otherwise noted. Contact Ms. Jane Murphy, Youth Services Librarian, jmurphy@sailsinc.org, or call 508-992-5342. The Library is wheelchair accessible. The Summer Reading Program is made free to all public libraries and residents in the Commonwealth thanks to support from the… [Read More]
AHA! holds Gay Pride Block Party
New Bedford AHA! (Art/History/Architecture) showed its support of the gay community with a big block party at its June AHA night on Thursday, 6/1319, in downtown New Bedford, with performances at a main stage in Customs House Square. The event included vendor booths, educational booths, lots of talent performing, and fun for all ages. AHA!… [Read More]
Providence pride illuminates the night
Rhode Island Pride held its Gay Pride celebration in Providence, including its illuminated night parade on Saturday, 6/15/19. The city estimated 100,000 people turned out for the festivities and stayed for the event’s largest illuminated parade yet. Photos by Glenn C. Silva. See more of his photos from this event at https://photos.app.goo.gl/HVg7pV1uaezaNref9 or find him… [Read More]
Here, Ducky, Ducky…
The Acushnet Lions held their annual Rubber Duck Race on Sunday, 6/16, with 1,000 numbered ducks sent into the Acushnet River at the Acushnet Sawmill and corralled at the northern end of River’s End Park behind the NAPA building. First price was $1,000, 2nd prize was $500, third price was $250. 1st Place, #891; 2nd… [Read More]
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