The Miss New Bedford Scholarship Organization is actively seeking contestants for its upcoming “miss” and “teen” competitions. Multiple thousands will be awarded in scholarship prizes; Miss New Bedford will win a $3,500 scholarship alone. Additionally, both winners receive a year-of-a-lifetime and a chance to compete for additional opportunities at the state level. Win or not,… [Read More]

The 58th Yaeger Music Scholarship will be awarded this year. The scholarship has been awarded for the past 57 years from a fund established by the late Clement L. Yaeger, a Fairhaven resident and longtime New Bedford library employee. The committee wishes to recognize outstanding music students in this 58th year.  To apply, music students… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Recreation Center has announced its Fall Session! Join us this year there as we head up North shopping to Settler’s Green Outlet in North Conway, NH. How about a day in Spooky Salem? Currently the Staff at the Rec Center are busy planning more trips during the season. Have you ever taken a class?   Check… [Read More]

Tropical Storm Henri may have fizzled out, but it still packed some punch. And a real hurricane, or powerful nor’easter can do some real damage. TowBoat Captain Clint Allen joined John Methia on his podcast, “The Drift” to discuss storm prep.  Find at  at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZdKfAl9ykY&list=PLuL6us9_LNpu3HT5VHGVKbMm85vRdpIsj&index=19&t=1176s  ••• Click here to download the entire 8/26/21 issue: 08-26-21 Henri… [Read More]

The Old Colony PTO will be hosting their first annual Fall Family Festival. We are currently looking for craft vendors. We are only admitting one per type of craft/company. Spaces are free, as we do not yet know how big the crowd will be.  *Register by September 15, and you will receive 2 free raffle… [Read More]

Free Blood Pressure Clinic, Fairhaven Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center St., Fairhaven, August 25, 2021, 11:30am-1:30pm  ••• Click here to download the entire 8/19/21 issue: 08-19-21 TeddyBear Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal.

Imagine…thousands of South Coast children who don’t have the basic things they need. NEEDED: School supplies; new, un-opened shampoos, soaps, toothpaste, tooth­brushes; children’s new underwear and socks.  Sponsored by the Fairhaven Lions Club. Items will be distributed by Gifts To Give.  Drop off on Sun., 8/22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Fairhaven Council… [Read More]

Join Operaion Clean Sweep at our cleanup on Sat., 8/21, 9–11:30 a.m., in the Clasky Common neighborhood! Make a positive difference in your commu­nity by volunteering with us. • Free t-shirts to all volunteers • Gloves and tools provided • Wear closed-toe shoes Pre-registration preferred but not required. Walk-ins welcome. Sign up form link: https://forms.gle/uHT15tZW3aqDswES9… [Read More]

The MAC Theater presents Cedar Beach. Spanning several generations that covers fifty years, the play attempts to chronicle the history of a vacation home and the vicissitudes of the people who inhabit it.  In Bicentennial Park, Marion, across the street from the MAC. Six show dates are scheduled August 21-22, 26-29. Thursday, Friday and Saturday… [Read More]