Fairhaven Police Department is very excited to work with Maranatha Farm Kennels. Since 1998 they have proudly provided municipal, state, and federal agencies with working dogs. One of those agencies, being Massachusetts Task Force 1. MA-TF1 is most notably known for their deployment to Ground Zero of the World Trade Center after the 9/11 attacks…. [Read More]

Free Pickleball clinic for Beginners Sun., 9/19 & 9/26 at 1:00 p.m. at Cushman Park in Fairhaven. We may add an additional clinic depending on demand. To sign up e-mail us at fairhavenpickleball@gmail.com Include your name and cell number on the e-mail . For further information contact Ken at 508-280-3150. Today, pickleball is the fastest… [Read More]

Handy House Artisan Fair and Vintage Market, 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport MA, Sat. 9/18, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (rain date 9/19). FREE.  The Handy House Artisan Fair showcases many local craftspeople who specialize in skills and tradi­tional crafts commonly practiced in the 18th and 19th century. This year’s fair also features a vintage market –… [Read More]

Conversations with the Lobster Lady, Fri., 9/17, 17th at 7:00pm, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Garden, 33 William Street, New Bedford New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park present Conversations with the Lobster Lady.  Arguably the world’s oldest licensed lobster fisherman — 101-year-old Virginia Oliver is a one of… [Read More]

The Massachusetts Fallen Fire­fighters Memorial Annual Ceremony will be held on Saturday, 9/11, at 4:00pm in Ashburton Park of the State House, 24 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02133. Ring of Honor Names for 2020 and 2021 will be read as part of the ceremony. This is an OUTDOOR ceremony, and all CDC protocols will be… [Read More]

Please join us for New Bedford Science Café on Tues., 9/14, 6–8 p.m., The Vault Music Hall & Pub, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford Open to everyone. Free, save for the beer!  Our Guest John Miller, Exec. Dir. of New England Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative (MRECo), will discuss “Harnessing Tidal Energy; The Cape Cod Railroad… [Read More]

New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, is pleased to announce the September 9 opening of its new exhibit, Women’s Work: At Sea, On Shore, At Home, In the Community. The exhibit will shine a light on the many roles women play in commercial fishing communities.  The public is invited to meet… [Read More]

A new “Belonging Committee” to support Fairhaven’s efforts to become a welcoming town that recognizes diversity, pursues racial equity, and fosters inclusion, has been announced and is recruiting members. The Belonging Committee will strive to identify and promote activities designed to further efforts of the core values of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and to advocate… [Read More]

Boating Skills & Seamanship  The US Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S) course is a comprehensive boater certificate course designed for both the experienced and novice boater. The course consists of eight core required two-hour lessons, plus five elective lessons providing up-to-date knowledge for handling boats under all conditions.    Every Monday from… [Read More]