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Acushnet voters ban recreational pot in town with 5% turnout

April 4, 2018 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Acushnet had no contested races at all on the 4/2/18 ballot, but there was a ballot question asking voters to ban recreational marijuana sales in town. Because the town voted to support the sale of marijuana in the statewide election, albeit by a very slim margin, the town needed to hold a… [Read More]

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Towns vote on 4/2/18

March 28, 2018 by Staff Writer

Fairhaven voters will vote for local offices on Monday, 4/2. The Board of Public Works has three candidates for two seats. Incumbents Robert “Hoppy” Hobson and Keith Silvia, and newcomer Albert Martin. The Board of Health has two people vying for one open seat:  former Selectboard member Michael Silvia and Commis­sioner of Trust Funds member… [Read More]

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Homestay Families

March 28, 2018 by Staff Writer

Seeking homestay families for summer student visit from Japan, July 28 to August 4, for high school students from Tosashimizu (our Sister City in Japan. We expect five students and a female teacher We provie: orientation for host families; daily activities for weekdays (homestay siblings invited); on-going assistance for hosts’ questions “Make this coming summer… [Read More]

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Thrift Store Sale

March 28, 2018 by Staff Writer

Heavenly Treasures Thrift Store at First Congregational Church, William Street Fairhaven, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Half Price Sale on Clothes, Shoes, & Pocketbooks. April 4 to April 28 ••• 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 3/28/18 issue: 03-29-18 PDPromos

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YTI Auditions

March 28, 2018 by Staff Writer

Your Theatre, Inc. is holding auditions on Friday, March 30 at 7pm, for all roles in the upcoming 2018-2019 Season production of Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck. The performances run from Sep 6 to Sep 16, 2018. Auditions are held in the playhouse located in St. Martin’s Church/Hall complex, 136 Rivet Street at Country Street, in New Bedford…. [Read More]

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NFIA Egg Hunt

March 28, 2018 by Staff Writer

Sat., 3/31, 9:00 a.m., Livesey Park, Glenhaven Ave., Fairhaven. FREE Annual Easter egg hunt with separate areas for children in different age groups. Find candy eggs in the park and playground and look for specially numbered wooden eggs that can be redeemed for prizes. Visit and take photos with the Easter Bunny. Raffles. Sponsored by… [Read More]

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Easter Sunrise Service

March 28, 2018 by Staff Writer

Sun., 4/1, at 6:00 a.m., Ft. Phoenix, south end of Fort St., Fairhaven The Fort Phoenix parking lot will open at 5:00 a.m. so worshipers may gather for the annual Easter Sunrise Service sponsored by the Interchurch Council of Greater New Bedford. The service takes place near the cannons and will begin at approximately 6:00… [Read More]

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Cannabis Forum

March 28, 2018 by Staff Writer

The International Cannabis Physicians’ Association presents the 2018 Cannabis Forum at the New Bedford Public Library, 613 Pleasant St., on Wed., 4/4, from 5–8:30 p.m. Featuring top physicians in the cannabis community. They will speak on such topics as Opiate Addiction, pain management, ailment-specific strains of cannabis, licensure, and the different facets of being an… [Read More]

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Teen Art Exhibit

March 28, 2018 by Staff Writer

The New Bedford Art Museum/ ArtWorks! announces the annual exhibition of the Teen Artist Intern­ship Program in its Heritage Gallery beginning April 4th, 2018. Now in its 14th year the Teen Artist Internship Program (TAIP) is an exciting opportunity for young, talented, artists from local schools to connect and gain hands-on mentorship from established, professional… [Read More]

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From the editor

March 28, 2018 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor This week it’s OMG, how did I do THAT time. Geesh. I made the dumbest trio of mistakes in the story on the John Cooke lecture in last week’s issue (see page 3). Now, mistakes happen, and there are lots of reasons for them. I maybe didn’t hear something right, missed… [Read More]

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