The Fort Rodman Marine Educa­tional Association, d/b/a Low Tide Yacht Club, a non-profit organization located in the Fort Taber Park in New Bedford, is looking for donations of small boats like Sunfish, Hobies, and dinghies that need repair or are no longer used. Our goals is to teach kids how to repair and do maintenance… [Read More]

The 2020 application process for 60 scholarships awarded by the Community Foundation of South­eastern Massachusetts is open and available online at www.cfsema.org.  This year, the Community Foundation anticipates the award of more than $400,000 in financial aid, and area students can apply online for these scholarships by clicking the “Scholarships” page on the Community Foundation… [Read More]

The Bow Seat 2020 Ocean Awareness Contest invites students ages 11-18 to create visual art, writing, films, music, or multimedia about the impacts of climate change on the ocean. In addition to the general awards of up to $1,500, Bow Seat will be granting South Coast, Cape & Island Awards to recognize eligible Contest participants… [Read More]

The Fort Rodman Marine Educa­tional Association, d/b/a Low Tide Yacht Club, a non-profit organization located in the Fort Taber Park in New Bedford, is looking for donations of small boats like Sunfish, Hobies, and dinghies that need repair or are no longer used. Our goals is to teach kids how to repair and do maintenance… [Read More]

Happy 261st birthday to Paul Cuffe! As part of an effort to reinforce an understanding of who Paul Cuffe was and his importance to our town, the Westport Historical Society hosted a “Birthday Party” for grades 3–6 on the 261st anniversary of Paul Cuffe’s birth, Friday, 1/17/20. His life story provides an inspirational example to… [Read More]

Dear LGBTQ Youth, We are very excited to announce NB-AGLY (New Bedford Alliance of Gay and Lesbian Youth) Ferosh Inaugural LGBTQ Youth Fashion Runway Show. The South Coast LGBTQ Network will be hosting Ferosh an LGBTQ Youth Fashion Runway Show showcasing and supporting South Coast LGBTQ Youth. Ferosh stands for Fierce and Ferocious! Spread the… [Read More]

Registration for Fairhaven Acushnet Youth Baseball is now open. FAYB offers many levels of recreational baseball open to partici­pants from the towns of Fairhaven and Acushnet or participants who attend school in either town. FAYB is a chartered member of both Cal Ripken Baseball and Babe Ruth Baseball. Offerings run from ages 5 thru 17. A… [Read More]

Press Release A $1000 scholarship recognizing a graduating Fairhaven-resident high school senior planning to pursue post-secondary education at an accredited institution of higher learning will be awarded by the Fairhaven Historical Society. The scholarship honors Enrique Goytizolo’s dedication to preserving the history of the Town of Fairhaven and his vital and long-time leadership role with… [Read More]

Press Release If you are an artist, crafter, photographer, a vendor of antiques or vintage collectibles, or you sell fresh farm produce or locally made food products, please consider joining the Huttleston Marketplace on Saturdays this summer in Fairhaven, Mass. The Huttleston Marketplace will start its third season on Saturday, June 6, 2020, following two… [Read More]

Dear LGBTQ Youth, We are very excited to announce NB-AGLY (New Bedford Alliance of Gay and Lesbian Youth) Ferosh Inaugural LGBTQ Youth Fashion Runway Show. The South Coast LGBTQ Network will be hosting Ferosh an LGBTQ Youth Fashion Runway Show showcasing and supporting South Coast LGBTQ Youth. Ferosh stands for Fierce and Ferocious! Spread the… [Read More]