Winter Juniors Rowing with the New Bedford Rowing Center, 630 Belleville Ave., New Bedford. For ages 12–8, begins 2/23. Row at our indoor studio on our rowing machines: six-week session, $150. Tues. & Thurs. at 5:15 p.m., Sat. at a 9 a.m. US Rowing certified coaches. Beginners wel­come. Scholarships available.  Become part of a team,… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Republican Town Committee Caucus will be held at the Fairhaven Recreation/Senior Center on Tuesday, February 24th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. All registered Republican voters in Fairhaven are encouraged to attend. This caucus is a vital part of the process to place candidates on the November 3rd, 2026, state election ballot.  At the… [Read More]

The annual Caucus of the Fairhaven Democratic Town Commit­tee will be held on Wed., 3/18 at 6pm at the Fairhaven Senior Center, 229 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven. Please join us, all are welcome.  For more information or questions please contact ann.richard@gmail.com  ••• Click here to download the 2/19/26 issue: 02-19-26 KoolKids Click here to download the Atlas Tack… [Read More]

The Gloucester Fishing Community Preservation Fund has established a donation site through Cape Ann Savings Bank to collect donations that will be distributed equally to the family members of those who lost their lives when the F/V Lily Jean sank on January 30, 2026. In the wake of this tragedy, there have been overwhelming expressions… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Police Department has partnered with Kelley Research Associates to develop a community survey. A community survey helps a police department better understand the needs, concerns, and expecta­tions of the people it serves.  By gathering honest feedback, the Fairhaven Police Department can identify what is working well, where improvements are needed, and how services… [Read More]

We are so excited to announce that registration is open for the 16th Annual Women’s Fund SouthCoast Mother’s Day 5k Road Race & Walk at Cisco Brewers New Bedford on Sunday, May 10th at 10:00am! Visit https://womensfundsouthcoast.org/16th-annual-mothers-day-5k/ We are also thrilled to once again feature original artwork created by local artist Ariana Lee, centering New… [Read More]

Fairhaven resident and Conserva­tion Commission member, Brandon Estrella, has suffered a spinal cerebral fluid leak. He will be out of work for a con­siderable amount of time and faces a long recovery.  His mother, Patti, wrote on his GoFundMe page: “If you know Brandon, he is the one who will give his last dollar to… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Police Department has partnered with Kelley Research Associates to develop a community survey. A community survey helps a police department better understand the needs, concerns, and expecta­tions of the people it serves.  By gathering honest feedback, the Fairhaven Police Department can identify what is working well, where improvements are needed, and how services… [Read More]

Acushnet’s election will be held on Tues., 4/28/26. Nomination papers are now available. The last day to take out papers is 3/6/26 at 5 p.m.  Candidates must get 42 signatures of registered voters in person to be placed on the ballot. Last day to submit papers is 3/10. Last day to register as a voter… [Read More]