The Acushnet Public Library welcomes New York Times Best Selling Author of Finest Hours Michael Tougias for talk on Wed., 5/30 at 6:30 pm. This free event will be held in the Library Community Room at 232 Middle RD, Acushnet, MA 02743. In this multimedia presentation based on his recently published book, Above & Beyond:… [Read More]
Gubernatorial Forum
The New Bedford Democratic City Committee is hosting on Sunday, May 27, 2018 an OPEN FAIR from 9:30 .A.M. to 11:30 A.M. and a Gubernatorial Candidates Forum from 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. at the Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase Street. This Forum is designed to inform South Coast voters, especially New Bedford City Voters-, of… [Read More]
Blessing of the bikes roars through town
This year’s Blessing of the Bikes had a smaller than usual showing due to the weather. The initial date was changed due to rain, and the rescheduled ride was held under threatening skies. Still, 175 bikes showed up for the annual event which started at Fort Phoenix, went by St. Joseph Church for the blessing,… [Read More]
Encampment and Memorial Day Parades on tap for weekend
This weekend is Memorial Day weekend, and the beginning of summer festivities. Fairhaven and New Bedford both host parades on Monday, and the annual spring encampment will be held at Fort Phoenix. Also see pages, 5, 8, 9 and 22 for more activities. Flag raising at Fort Phoenix Boy Scout Troop 52 will raise the… [Read More]
Benac Painting finds home in town hall
By Beth David, Editor Friends and family of Al Benac were joined by Fairhaven town employees and members of the public for the dedication of a portrait photograph of Mr. Benac that will be displayed in the town hall auditorium. On Wednesday, 5/16, a group of about 35 attended the unveiling of the photo taken by… [Read More]
Rain dampens, but does not stop, Herring Festival
By Beth David, Editor With an abbreviated schedule of events, and a few exhibits moved under the tent, the annual Herring Festival managed to delight and aw despite the rain and cold on Saturday, 5/19/19. Held at The Sawmill, a property owned and managed by the Buzzards Bay Coalition, the event included nature shows and music… [Read More]
Southcoast Hospitals Groups donates to Fairhaven FD
Press Release Southcoast Health has donated technology to the Fairhaven, Westport and Newport, RI, ambulance services, so that heart attack victims can rapidly receive the emergency intervention they need. Each town will receive monitors that allow paramedics to transmit 12-lead EKG results from the ambulance to Southcoast hospitals, enabling cardiologists to determine if a patient… [Read More]
At Zeiterion, Gloria Steinem sees hope in the backlash
Gloria Steinem spoke at the Zeiterion Theatre in New Bedford on Saturday, 5/19/18. Presented by the Z and the New Bedford Lyceum, “A conversation with Gloria Steinem” included questions submitted by the audience, and was moderated by Mindy Todd, host of WCAI’s “The Point,” and New Bedford High School student Nadia Abouchanab. Ms. Steinem told… [Read More]
Acushnet COA receives grant to be “age friendly”
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard heard from the Council on Aging, the Golf Committee and the Department of Public Works at its meeting on Tuesday, May 22. The Director of the COA, Heather Sylvia, gave a brief presentation on being an Age Friendly Town. Ms. Sylvia stated they received a $2500 grant… [Read More]
Marijuana facility in Fairhaven holds ribbon cutting
BASK, a registered medical marijuana dispensary in Fairhaven held a formal ribbon cutting with members of the Chamber of Commerce and local officials on Tuesday, 5/22. The facility has been operating since the middle of February. The facility has applied for a license to sell recreational marijuana, but that will not be available until the… [Read More]
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