True crime writer Maureen Boyle will talk about her 2021 book “The Ghost: The Murder of Police Chief Greg Adams and The Hunt for His Killer,” after the Millicent Library’s annual meeting on Wed., 9/27, at 6:15 p.m., in the library meeting room, 45 Center St., Walnut Street entrance. Award-winning journalist Maureen Boyle is the… [Read More]

The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum (RJD) and Water­front Historic Area League (WHALE) will co-present “Hometown: An Author’s Talk and Book-signing” with John K. Bullard on Tues., 9/26, 396 County St. Attendees are invited to join the author at 5 p.m. at a recep­tion. The reading will begin at 5:30 Books will be available for… [Read More]

Bikes for All has continued with its mission to make sure that everyone who wants a bike can get one. Throughout the past two and a half years, generous donations from our community members have enabled our volunteers to refurbish over 150 bicycles. With the help of school counselors and local non-profits, the bikes have… [Read More]

The Millicent Library will be closed all day on Friday, September 15, 2023 for a renovation project at the Walnut Street entrance and public restroom. During this temporary closure, our dedicated staff will engage in professional development activities to further enhance our commitment to providing outstanding services to our valued community.  The project will include… [Read More]

Sept. 16, 1–4 p.m. Meet at bottom of Gifford St., New Bedford.  We need lots of volunteers to clean up this 6-acre Palmer’s island. Pre-register at operationcleansweep.net (not required). Gloves, pickers and bags provided. Wear close-toed shoes. Sponsored by Operation Cleansweep, Coast Sweep, World Oceans Day.  ••• Click here to download the 9/14/23 issue: 09-14-23… [Read More]

Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Nasketucket Bird Club for a fun and educational beginner’s level birding walk! This birding walk will be led by Mike LaBossiere of the Nasketucket Bird Club. It will be a lovely, relaxed morning in nature and an opportunity to learn about local wildlife. Mike will lead us through… [Read More]

Saint Vincent’s Services (SVS) will hold its 18th Annual Motorcycle Run and Raffle presented by Preferred Concrete Corp. on Sun., 9/17, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The signature event will start rain or shine at 2425 Highland Avenue in Fall River with kick-stands up promptly at 10:00 a.m. The Massachusetts State Police will escort… [Read More]

Evening at Fort Phoenix with Fairhaven Village Militia, Wed., 9/13, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Fort Phoenix, south end of Fort St., Fairhaven The Fairhaven Village Militia, the town’s Revolutionary War era reenacting group, will be on hand at historical Fort Phoenix in period dress to talk to the public about the fort’s history. Learn about… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Pickleball Associa­tion will be holding a beginners clinic on Saturday, 9/16 and Saturday 9/23 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Both sessions will be held at Cushman Park. To sign up email Fairhaven pickleball@gmail.com. The clinic cost is $30 which includes both sessions. Enrollment is limited.  For more information on the Fairhaven Pickleball… [Read More]

Mattapoisett Republican Party Monthly Town Meeting. Working Together to Build a Mattapoisett Majority  The Mattapoisett Republican Party invites everyone interested to join us on Thurs., 9/14, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett, MA 02739. This month’s guest speaker you don’t want to miss is John Milli­gan, Executive… [Read More]