New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is proud to offer a month of events in recognition of Black History Month continuing through the end of the month. All events are open to the public and free of charge. Although all the events will take place at the Visitor Center at 33 William St, New Bedford,… [Read More]

Nomination papers for elected office in Fairhaven are available as of 12/1. Candidates seeking to be elected to office need to take out papers from the town clerk’s office and return them with the required number of signatures from registered voters.  Town-wide offices require 50 signatures; town meeting requires 10 signatures from the precinct in… [Read More]

The SouthCoast Afghan Welcome Network, the Community Economic Development Center, and the New Bedford Free Public Library is pleased to announce the opening of a unique exhibit, Dil ba Dil Rah Dhara (From One Heart to Another): The Afghan Women’s Art Project, on Thursday, February 9, 2023 as part of the City’s AHA! Night festivities…. [Read More]

The New Bedford Revolver & Rifle Club proudly hosts NRA’s Women on Target women’s instructional shoot­ing clinic on Sun., 2/12, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the NBRRC, 246 Bolton St., New Bedford, MA 02744.  Come join us and receive a basic level of firearm safety instruction so that you will know how to safely… [Read More]

Town of Fairhaven Sea Rise and Storm Surge Vulnerability Assess­ment in-person meeting on Wed., 2/8, at 6 p.m., Fairhaven Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center St.  Please join the Town of Fairhaven and their consultant to learn about the town-wide effort to evaluate the risk of coastal hazards on public infrastructure.   The team is… [Read More]

Taylor and Danielle Guillemette received the devastating news that their 7-year-old son Porter was diagnosed with Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), an aggressive brain tumor that is very difficult to treat because of its location in the brain stem. Porter spent a week at Boston Children’s hospital right after the diagnosis with his parents by… [Read More]

The MAC Theater Playwrights Incubator is a program for first-time playwrights to see their work realized on the stage. Finding theaters to produce new or unpublished plays can be an obstacle for any new playwright. The MTPI is a structured program that aims to discover and support, through workshop and production, new stage plays by… [Read More]

Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust for a chance to shake off those winter blues and center yourself in the present. We are lucky to have Carly Baumann of “Radical Rest Yoga,” a local professional with training and certifications in Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and meditation, lead this experience for us all. Carly will lead participants in… [Read More]

The Mass. Department of Environ­mental Protection has extended the comment period for the proposed Title 5 regulations that could result in the state forcing huge numbers of residents to replace or modify their septic systems. More information on the proposed regulations can be found at https://www.mass.gov/service-details/massdep-public-hearings-comment-opportunities and https://www.mass.gov/regulations/310-CMR-15000-septic-systems-title-5 Written comments will now be accepted until… [Read More]

Bill Hanney’s Theatre By The Sea announces Equity and Non-Equity Adult Auditions for its 2023 Summer Season. Seeking strong male and female identifying actors, singers, and dancers. Performers must be available for all rehearsal and performance dates. Local talent is strongly encouraged to audition for My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra to be… [Read More]