New Bedford’s rich history includes many compelling and important stories. One hundred eighty years ago, in September of 1838, Frederick and Anna Douglass arrived in New Bedford just two weeks after escaping Maryland, and Frederick’s enslavement. Douglass’ powerful legacy as an abolitionist and orator would make him one of the most important people in the… [Read More]

Fifth annual Nopper Marine Poker Run will be held on Sat., 9/8, at West Island Marina/Off the Hook, 56 Goulart Memorial Dr., Fairhaven. To benefit Better Community Living. Contact Heidi Pereira, 508-971-1699, or heidi_pereira@bettercommunity.com; or Peter Nopper, 508-989-9913, or marinetransmission@comcast.net ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G  Click here to download the… [Read More]

In September of 1838, Frederick and Anna Douglass arrived in New Bedford a mere 14 days after escaping Maryland, and Frederick’s enslave­ment. Among their possessions were three books. One of them, a hymnal called The Seraph, will return to New Bedford this fall.  Additionally, sometime after his arrival, Douglass purchased his first book, The Works… [Read More]

Benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foun­da­tion. Sun., 9/9, at Panther’s Club, 43 Madeira Ave., NB, Chinese auction, raffles, including a 50-50 raffle. For tickets, call Roberta, 774-202-6098, $20 pp includes spaghetti dinner, salad, roll, dessert. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G  Click here to download the entire 8/30/18 issue: 09-06-18 OLOA Feast

The 88th Annual Our Lady of Angels Feast will be held this weekend, Saturday through Monday, 9/1 to 9/3, on the Feast Grounds, 7 Jesse St., Fairhaven. A traditional Portuguese “festa.” Sponsored by Our Lady of Angels Catholic Association.  Hours are: Sat. 5 p.m.–Mid., Sun. Noon–Mid., Mon. Noon–10 p.m. Procession on Main Street Monday at… [Read More]

38th annual, on Mon., 9/3. Kids run 9 a.m.; walk, 9:30 a.m.; 4.1 mile run, 10 a.m. Start and finish at Ford Middle School, 708 Middle Rd., Acushnet.  Entry fee $20 online up until 9/2; $15 for Acushnet residents, ages 13-18 and 65+; $30 day of race. $5/kids. Register online at http://jbrace.com  Division awards: Top… [Read More]

LAST ONE, DON’T MISS IT! Breakfast Buffet, Sun., 9/2, West Island Commu­nity Center, 41 Cause­way Rd., West Island, Fairhaven, 8–11 a.m. By the West Island Improvement Association. Includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, fruit, cereal, coffee and juice. $8 adults, $4 children under 12. Tickets at door. Accessible. Up The Hill Boutique will be open selling West… [Read More]

Pope Beach Sand Clean-Up, Sat., 9/1, 9 a.m. (Rain date, 9/2), 98 Manhattan Ave.Fairhaven, MA 02719, 41.629374, -70.877721 Clean-Up Bags Will Be Provided. To help with the team effort: mindfully bring your own gloves, rakes and shovels; these will NOT be provided! Plan your day and enjoy the beach afterwards! For any questions, please email:… [Read More]

Wet Parade and Fire Muster, Sunday August 26, 2018, Parade at 11:00, Washington St., Main Street to Livesey Park, Muster at 1:00 p.m., Livesey Park, Glenhaven Ave., Fairhaven Join the Fairhaven Fire Department for day of family fun. First, the parade will start promptly at 11 from the Tractor Supply plaza, head down Washington Street, west onto Main Street,… [Read More]