Submitted by Caroline St. Don for the Acushnet Grange While doing some cleaning at the Acushnet Grange hall we came across an American flag that was flown over the US Capitol. The Grange flew the flag during the July 4th weekend this year.  The letter received with the flag was dated July 6, 1966: 60 years… [Read More]

Press Release The Acushnet Police Department arrested an 18-year-old New Bedford man following an early morning investigation into suspicious activity, a motor vehicle crash involving a stolen vehicle, and the recovery of a loaded stolen firearm. At approximately 1:05 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, the Acushnet Police Department received a report of a male… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Democratic Town Committee held its first stand out in Acushnet on 7/18/26 at Pope Park to protest the Trump administration’s authoritarian tactics. More than 50 people attended the peaceful protest to “teach, reach, preach.” The Committee posted a thank-you on Facebook to those who attended and to neighboring DTCs. “to… [Read More]

The Fairhaven-Acushnet Land Preservation Trust organized a cleanup of the Acushnet River at Hamlin street on 7/11/26. The volunteers cleared pathways to suport the herring’s migration next season. Sixteen volunteers cleared 270 yards of river debris that will not only help the herring, but will also help kayakers and canoers. “The volunteers worked hard and… [Read More]

Building Connections Through Education: 4th Grade Quarry Experience  By Lily Marguy, PJK Communications Specialist  This spring, P.J. Keating proudly partnered with Acushnet Public Schools to deliver an engaging, hands-on learning experience for local fourth grade students, bringing classroom concepts to life while making a lasting impact on the community.  The Rocks Build Our World program began… [Read More]