COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned for the next several days in New Bedford. No appointment is needed at these walk-up clinics. Available vaccines can change according to supplies.   Thursday, September 23: • Presidential Heights (Mount Pleasant & Van Buren St.) 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Pfizer and J&J • Westlawn (Hillman St. & Liberty St.) 2… [Read More]

The Rogers Re-Use Committee will be hosting a walk through tour of Rogers School on Thurs., 9/30, from 11-2 & 4-6 and Sat., 10/2 from 11-2. For questions contact: Rogerscommittee@gmail.com Please note: anyone under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Masks are required for every­one entering the building. ••• Click here… [Read More]

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]