The Massachusetts Fallen Fire­fighters Memorial Annual Ceremony will be held on Saturday, 9/11, at 4:00pm in Ashburton Park of the State House, 24 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02133. Ring of Honor Names for 2020 and 2021 will be read as part of the ceremony. This is an OUTDOOR ceremony, and all CDC protocols will be… [Read More]

Please join us for New Bedford Science Café on Tues., 9/14, 6–8 p.m., The Vault Music Hall & Pub, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford Open to everyone. Free, save for the beer!  Our Guest John Miller, Exec. Dir. of New England Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative (MRECo), will discuss “Harnessing Tidal Energy; The Cape Cod Railroad… [Read More]

New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, is pleased to announce the September 9 opening of its new exhibit, Women’s Work: At Sea, On Shore, At Home, In the Community. The exhibit will shine a light on the many roles women play in commercial fishing communities.  The public is invited to meet… [Read More]

A new “Belonging Committee” to support Fairhaven’s efforts to become a welcoming town that recognizes diversity, pursues racial equity, and fosters inclusion, has been announced and is recruiting members. The Belonging Committee will strive to identify and promote activities designed to further efforts of the core values of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and to advocate… [Read More]

Boating Skills & Seamanship  The US Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S) course is a comprehensive boater certificate course designed for both the experienced and novice boater. The course consists of eight core required two-hour lessons, plus five elective lessons providing up-to-date knowledge for handling boats under all conditions.    Every Monday from… [Read More]

The Miss New Bedford Scholarship Organization is actively seeking contestants for its upcoming “miss” and “teen” competitions. Multiple thousands will be awarded in scholarship prizes; Miss New Bedford will win a $3,500 scholarship alone. Additionally, both winners receive a year-of-a-lifetime and a chance to compete for additional opportunities at the state level. Win or not,… [Read More]

The 58th Yaeger Music Scholarship will be awarded this year. The scholarship has been awarded for the past 57 years from a fund established by the late Clement L. Yaeger, a Fairhaven resident and longtime New Bedford library employee. The committee wishes to recognize outstanding music students in this 58th year.  To apply, music students… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Recreation Center has announced its Fall Session! Join us this year there as we head up North shopping to Settler’s Green Outlet in North Conway, NH. How about a day in Spooky Salem? Currently the Staff at the Rec Center are busy planning more trips during the season. Have you ever taken a class?   Check… [Read More]

Tropical Storm Henri may have fizzled out, but it still packed some punch. And a real hurricane, or powerful nor’easter can do some real damage. TowBoat Captain Clint Allen joined John Methia on his podcast, “The Drift” to discuss storm prep.  Find at  at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZdKfAl9ykY&list=PLuL6us9_LNpu3HT5VHGVKbMm85vRdpIsj&index=19&t=1176s  ••• Click here to download the entire 8/26/21 issue: 08-26-21 Henri… [Read More]