Enter to win a hand-made wooden pram while supporting clean water! Continuing a tradition of the Westport Fishermen’s Association, the Buzzards Bay Coalition is holding a drawing for a hand-made wooden Eastport Nest­ing Pram, open to all. Proceeds support the work of the BBC. Built in Westport by Jim Sturges, Tom Peirce, and Jack Reynolds,… [Read More]

Celebrate Summer at the Our Lady’s Haven Neighborhood Cookout All residents living in the 71 Center Street neighborhood are cordially invited to join us in our Courtyard. Thursday, 8/22 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Serving Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Assorted Cold Beverages and Watermelon. Any questions, please call Lisa Grillo 508-999-4561. ••• Support local journalism, donate… [Read More]

Fairaven TV’s summer photo contest has started with a bang! We’re beginning to review this week’s entries tagged #FairhavenTV and are so impressed. You have until Friday, 8/16, at 9 am to continue submitting photos for this week’s theme. To help you prepare for the coming weeks, this is our photo contest schedule. How to… [Read More]

The City of New Bedford, as issuing authority for a cable television license for the city, continues to seek public input as part of its public hearing on the consideration process for a new cable license. Two public meetings were held on the license, on June 20 and July 31. As part of the public… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Health Department, along with the New Bedford Fresh Start program, are co-sponsoring an informational meeting concerning the enrollment of individuals who suffer from hoarding disorder. The informa­tional meeting will be an opportunity to learn about hoarding remediation and will address any questions or concerns you or someone you may know about collecting too… [Read More]

On Friday, 8/9, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. the New Bedford Art Museum will host a celebration in Clasky Common Park. Join us for music, b-ball, and ice cream! Starting at 11 a.m. TrueBounce breaks in the court with a 3 on 3 tournament while DJ Frankie spins. NB Parks, Rec., & Beaches will be providing… [Read More]

U.S. Senator Ed Markey’s Green New Deal Town Hall. In February, Senator Ed Markey and Repre­sentative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced the historic Green New Deal resolution, a bold set of goals that calls for a national mobilization to transform the economy, fight climate change, and create millions of new jobs. In the Senate, Ed is fighting… [Read More]

Throughout the summer the Westport Historical Society celebrates local Native American heritage and traditional arts with a series of special events and an exhibition at the Handy House, 202 Hix Bridge Rd. Visit www. wpthistory.org Wampanoag Art and Adornment Demonstration, 10 AM–2 PM Sat., 8/10, Handy House, 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport.  This demonstration by… [Read More]

Dartmouth, MA – Ladies night out! Join Lloyd Center Outreach Director, Liz Moniz for an enjoyable canoe trip on the historic Slocum River. There is a short hike through the Lloyd Center’s forest to the launch site.  This event will take place on Thursday, August 15 from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Participants will meet… [Read More]

Concerts Under the Stars, Thursday evenings to August 8, 7 to 9 p.m., Town Hall steps, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven. This series of outdoor summer concerts is spon­sored by the Fairhaven Improvement Association with the Southern Mass Credit Union and additional sponsor­ship by local businesses. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. Free. In the… [Read More]