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Join The Apple Peach Parade

August 19, 2026 by Staff Writer

Under a month away is our Apple Peach Festival. The Parade is happening rain or shine on Sunday September 13th. Please if you want to participate in the parade be at Pope Park, corner of Main and Pope Streets, by 9 a.m. and be ready to roll for 10 a.m. We can throw candy so… [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Announcements

River Cleanup

August 19, 2026 by Staff Writer

Join the Fairhaven-Acushnet Land Preservation Trust for a cleanup of the Acushnet River creating clear pathways along the river to support the herring’s migration next season. Bring your water shoes, bathing suits, waders, and towels and deepen your connection with the Acushnet River. Meet on Sat., 8/22, at White’s Factory, Hamlin St., Acushnet, 8 a.m.–noon…. [Read More]

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Apple Peach Contestants

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

Acushnet’s Miss Apple Peach Pageant is seeking contestants for their annual competition to be held on Friday, September 4th as the kick off to the following weekend’s Apple Peach Festival. Miss Apple Peach 2025, Elyza Wagner, and Jr. Miss Apple Peach 2025, Aubrey Sousa, have enjoyed being active in town events and have participated in… [Read More]

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Republican Town Committee

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

Our Fairhaven Republican Town Com­mit­tee urges all concerned Fairhaven citizens to attend our Tuesday, August 18th meeting, which will be held at the Fairhaven Recrea­tion Senior Center 227 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven, at 6pm. We will be informing and dis­cussing the many opportunities to serve our Town and community. The September 1st State election ballot candidates and upcoming November… [Read More]

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Free Shakespeare

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

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]

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Underground RR Walking Tour

August 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

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]

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Town Meeting Petitions

August 5, 2026 by Staff Writer

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]

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Romano Office Hour

August 5, 2026 by Staff Writer

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]

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Mario Carreiro FR

August 5, 2026 by Staff Writer

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]

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AHA! Scallopalooza

August 5, 2026 by Staff Writer

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]

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