The Miss New Bedford scholarship organization is seeking contestants for its upcoming “miss” and “teen” competitions. A local preliminary of the Miss America Organization, the competition awards college scholar­ships, fosters interview and public speaking skills, and empowers confidence and leadership in young women.  This year’s Miss New Bedford will win a $3,500 scholarship. Miss New… [Read More]

You could be the next Miss Apple Peach or Jr. Miss Apple Peach! Win scholarship awards and the chance to represent your town.  The Junior and Miss categories are open to young women from Acushnet in grades 5–12.    Message us on social media, email MissApplePeach@gmail.com or call 508-965-4465 for info or to register; facebook.com/MissApplePeach;… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Water Department will be conducting water flow testing (light flushing) on a continuing basis in various parts of town. This can result in brown water. Call the Public Works, 508-979-4030, to sign up for notices to know if they will be in your neighborhood. ••• Click here to download the 8/14/25 issue: 08-14-25… [Read More]

We at the Millicent Library are excited to be hosting the 40th Teddy Bear Parade this year on August 16th from 10am to 12pm! In celebration of this event, we are looking for donations of photos taken at any of the past Teddy Bear Parades.  This is a great opportunity to become part of the… [Read More]

AHA! Come join the fun as we celebrate the magic of summer during AHA! Night: SUMMER IN THE SEAPORT on Thurs., 8/14, across downtown New Bedford. With live music, art exhibitions, crafts, film and more, it will be a magical summer night in downtown New Bedford.  This AHA! Night will also be an opportunity for… [Read More]

Come and enjoy the 2nd Annual VFW Post 7239 Pig Roast!!!! It will be held in Sun., 8/17, at 2 p.m., 28 Roosevelt St. Acushnet, MA . The cost is $25.00 Per Ticket Kids Under 10 eat free. Raffles and Live Music!!! All Proceeds go to local Veterans and Veteran Services in and around the… [Read More]

We at the Millicent Library are excited to be hosting the 40th Teddy Bear Parade this year on August 16th from 10am to 12pm! In celebration of this event, we are looking for donations of photos taken at any of the past Teddy Bear Parades.  This is a great opportunity to become part of the… [Read More]

Auditions for “The Humans” by Stephen Karem, and directed by Suzanne J. Houbre, will be held at the Steeple Playhouse at 159 William Street, New Bedford on Friday, August 1st, 2025 at 6:30p.m. and Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 at 6:30p.m. Performances are November 7, 2025 through November 16, 2025. Breaking with tradition Erik Blake has… [Read More]