Shakespeare in New Bedford: Hamlet, August 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 7:30pm; August 16 & 23, 2pm. At Rotch-Jones-Duff House, 396 County St., NB. In Partnership with Reverie Theatre Group Bringing the Bard’s most poignant plays to audiences of all ages and walks of life, RTG presents a chilling and timely take on Hamlet…. [Read More]

Free. Sat., 8/15, 2:30–4:30 p.m., New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, 33 William St., New Bedford.  Join Park Ranger Rufai for an immersive Underground Railroad Walking Tour, where you’ll uncover the hidden stories of those who defied oppression and carved a new future for themselves. The Underground Railroad—a courageous network of people from all walks… [Read More]

Fairhaven will hold a Special Town Meeting on Tues. 11/17/26, at 7 p.m. in the audito­rium at the Elizabeth I. Hastings Middle School, 30 School Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719 Citizen’s Petition deadline is noon, Wed., 8/12. Visit https://fairhaven-ma.gov/town-moderator/ For a Citizens Petition form visit: https://fairhaven-ma.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Citizens-Petition.pdf Contact the Town Clerk’s office, 508-479-4023 for information on how… [Read More]

Fairhaven Select Board chairper­son, Andrew Romano, will hold an office hour on Mon., 8/10, from 4:30–5:30 p.m., at Town Hall, 40 Center St., Fairhaven. Residents are invited to attend in person or via Zoom to ask questions about the topics of their choosing. Zoom link is available on the town website at (https://fairhaven-ma.gov/calendar/) or directly… [Read More]

Mario Carreiro, 64, of Fairhaven was killed in a car crash in Westport on 7/27/26. A GoFundMe has been set up to help his family with expenses.  “As the primary breadwinner, Mario was the foundation of his family, always working hard to provide for his beloved wife Anne, his three children, and his two beautiful… [Read More]

FREE Scallopalooza Back by popular  demand, the 2026 Scallopalooza Scallop Shucking Contest will be happening this summer on Thursday, August 13, from 5-8 PM at 38 Bethel Street in front of the Fishing Heritage Center. Scallopalooza is our nationally-recognized celebration of New Bedford’s commercial scallop industry, bringing together local seafood lovers, fishing families, businesses, and… [Read More]

Fairhaven will hold a Special Town Meeting on Tues. 11/17/26, at 7 p.m. in the audito­rium at the Elizabeth I. Hastings Middle School, 30 School Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719 Citizen’s Petition deadline is noon, Wed., 8/12. Visit https://fairhaven-ma.gov/town-moderator/ For a Citizens Petition form visit: https://fairhaven-ma.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Citizens-Petition.pdf Contact the Town Clerk’s office, 508-479-4023 for information on how… [Read More]

Fairhaven Farmers Market At the Bright Yellow Farm Stand, 151 Alden Rd, Fairhaven, Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. through Oct. Visit www.fairhavenfarmersmarket.com or email allnaturalbeef@comcast.net.  Farmers Market/Roxann’s Garden Center 189 Alden Rd, Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local produce, baked goods, crafters, organic soap, and more. North Fairhaven Open Air Market Weekly on… [Read More]

Protect the vote we keep us free. Rally at New Bedford City Hall, 133 William St., Sat., 8/1, 1 p.m.   Let our voices be heard about free and fair elections. Organized by Fairhaven Democratic Town Committee, Coalition for Social Justice, Indivisible Southcoast, Roches­ter Democratic Town Committee.  ••• Click here to download the 7/30/26 issue:… [Read More]

Lloyd Center Evening Shorebird Migration Stroll at West Island.  July 31, (Rain date 8/1), 5–6:30 p.m., meet at West Island Town Beach lot; Leader, Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate. Price: Member: $8 Non-member: $10 Children under 12: 1/2 price. Attendee Limit: 15. Pre-registration required by 12:00pm on Friday, July 31. https://lloydcenter.org/calendar In late July,… [Read More]