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Lifeguard Coverage Ends 

August 19, 2026 by Staff Writer

Lifeguard coverage at the Town Beach on West Island in Fairhaven ends on Saturday, 8/22, two weeks before Labor Day, due to budget cuts. The portable toilets will also be removed. The beach parking lot will be open for parking and people may use the beach, but there will be no staff on hand. Use… [Read More]

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Green Lanterns Fund-raiser

August 19, 2026 by Staff Writer

The Fairhaven Green Lanterns have been fundraising this summer for The Phoenix Rail Trail signs, with two signs already generously funded. We are now in our final phase of the campaign for the Shaw Road sign. We will be asking for donations in memory of Marin Stackpole, a beloved, beauti­ful, 17-year-old, who lost her life… [Read More]

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Free For First Responders/Military

August 19, 2026 by Staff Writer

The Zeiterion is pleased to offer first responders, U.S. service mem­bers, and veterans complimentary tickets to the 1981 film Stripes on Monday, August 24, at 7:00 p.m.  The movie is part of The Z’s Bill Murray Movie Monday Marathon, which received a surprise appearance by Bill Murray himself earlier in the month. The final film… [Read More]

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Free Shakespeare

August 19, 2026 by Staff Writer

Shakespeare in New Bedford: Hamlet. Remaining dates are August 20, 21, 22, 7:30pm; August 23, 2pm. At Rotch-Jones-Duff House, 396 County St., NB. In Partnership with Reverie Theatre Group Bringing the Bard’s most poignant plays to audiences of all ages and walks of life, RTG presents a chilling and timely take on Hamlet. Set in… [Read More]

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CPA Apps Open

August 19, 2026 by Staff Writer

New Bedford’s FY27 Community Preservation Act application cycle opens with an application technical workshop at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 on the third floor of the New Bedford Free Public Library, 613 Pleasant St. The CPC strongly encourages all those interested in applying for funding during this cycle to attend the workshop to learn about… [Read More]

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CNA Training

August 19, 2026 by Staff Writer

The MassHire Greater New Bedford Workforce Board, serving as the lead applicant for the MassHire Southeast Region 6 Workforce Boards, has been awarded a new $499,865 Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund grant through Commonwealth Corpora­tion to sustain Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training throughout South­eastern Massachusetts. Individuals interested in future training opportunities or healthcare employers interested in… [Read More]

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Join The Apple Peach Parade

August 19, 2026 by Staff Writer

Under a month away is our Apple Peach Festival. The Parade is happening rain or shine on Sunday September 13th. Please if you want to participate in the parade be at Pope Park, corner of Main and Pope Streets, by 9 a.m. and be ready to roll for 10 a.m. We can throw candy so… [Read More]

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River Cleanup

August 19, 2026 by Staff Writer

Join the Fairhaven-Acushnet Land Preservation Trust for a cleanup of the Acushnet River creating clear pathways along the river to support the herring’s migration next season. Bring your water shoes, bathing suits, waders, and towels and deepen your connection with the Acushnet River. Meet on Sat., 8/22, at White’s Factory, Hamlin St., Acushnet, 8 a.m.–noon…. [Read More]

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Apple Peach Contestants

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

Acushnet’s Miss Apple Peach Pageant is seeking contestants for their annual competition to be held on Friday, September 4th as the kick off to the following weekend’s Apple Peach Festival. Miss Apple Peach 2025, Elyza Wagner, and Jr. Miss Apple Peach 2025, Aubrey Sousa, have enjoyed being active in town events and have participated in… [Read More]

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Republican Town Committee

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

Our Fairhaven Republican Town Com­mit­tee urges all concerned Fairhaven citizens to attend our Tuesday, August 18th meeting, which will be held at the Fairhaven Recrea­tion Senior Center 227 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven, at 6pm. We will be informing and dis­cussing the many opportunities to serve our Town and community. The September 1st State election ballot candidates and upcoming November… [Read More]

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