Share a Little Time. Make a Big Difference. Are you interested in connecting to your community?  Connecting to the mission of the National Park Service? New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park will host two Volunteer Information Fairs Wed., 5/1, 6-7:30 p.m., at NB Whaling Park Corson Building Theater, 33 William St., New Bedford. Thurs., 5/2,… [Read More]

Veterans, do you need to open a VA claim or review an existing claim? Visit the CE Burt DAV Chapter 7 at 19 Willis St., New Bedford, between 9 am. and 3 p.m. on Thurs., 5/2.  National service officers will be on hand to help file new claims and help with existing claims.  Please come… [Read More]

On April 28, 2024 at 3:00PM, Seaglass Theater Company will present Not Afraid to Dare at Gallery X in downtown New Bedford-site of the former Frederick Douglass Memorial AME Zion Church.   The concert features mezzo-soprano and poet Isabel Randall, known on social media as “The Inquisitive Typist”, baritone and recent Grant Park Music Festival… [Read More]

Fairhaven Acushnet Youth Athletics early bird special: $200 ($225 starting July 1). Registration for FAYA Fall Football and Cheerleading. Sideline and competition cheer, ages 5-15. Tackle football, ages 5-14.  Pre-season begins August 1 and official season is Sept. 1. Sign up now before the prices increase in July and August. Visit www.fayabluedevils.org ••• Click here… [Read More]

Daffodils are about 60% in bloom at the Parsons Reserve, 50 Horseneck Road, Dartmouth. The daffodil field will close on 4/25 at 3:00 PM. Normal dawn to dusk hours resume on Friday, 4/26. Please plan your trip accordingly. At the daffodil field, we will ask for a $5 donation per person for those who are… [Read More]

The Matta­poisett Free Public Library’s seed library is restocked! Featuring a variety of options to promote planting, encourage healthy eating, and support local agriculture, including herbs, tomatoes, peppers, beans, and Brussels sprouts, flowers and milkweed. No library card? Bring your ID and sign up for one. It’s free.  Visit https://www.mattapoisettlibrary.org, call 508-758-4171, or email  mfpl@sailsinc.org. … [Read More]

Press Release Whether you’re a longtime resident or a tourist looking for history, culture, and adventure, New Bedford has unique experiences and hidden gems around every corner.  “Explore New Bedford” is the message the City’s Office of Tourism and Marketing is sharing with the world after Mayor Jon Mitchell un­veiled the office’s rebranding effort. The… [Read More]

Do you want to be a police officer? Learn about the requirements, salaries, benefits and hiring process for this rewarding career. The Fairhaven Police Department will be hosting a Q&A session for prospective hires on Saturday April 13th at 10 a.m. at the Fairhaven Police Department, 1 Bryant Lane, Fair­haven. Join us to learn more… [Read More]

FAIRHAVEN ECONOMIC DEVELOP­MENT WANTS YOUR OPINIONS! Only one question ….. Please complete the survey only once!  PLEASE TELL US THE TYPES OF NEW BUSINESSES YOU’D LIKE IN FAIRHAVEN You can name a specific brand or just the business type you would like, i.e., clothing store, jewelry shop etc…  A link for the survey question will… [Read More]

Birders across the South Coast Region are invited to participate in celebrations of the very special birding opportunities that are available in our area. A combination of bird art and talks about the history and recent successes of bird life will lift our hearts to welcome a new wave of annual migrants coming to spend… [Read More]