St Mary’s Church in Fairhaven, 440 Main St., is holding several events open to the public.  • Sun., 10/1, noon, Blessing of the Pets, in front of the church. All pets must leashed or in carriers. You may even bring a photo of your pet to be blessed.  • Sun., 10/1, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Com­mu­nity… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Rotary is holding a vendor fair on Sat., 9/23, a the Knights of Columbus, 57 Fairhaven Road (Route 6), Mattapoisett, from 10 a.m. to 3 p .m.  Calling all vendors to join us, whether it’s handmade, homemade, or something else. Cost: $30 per 10×10 table space. Reservations with your payment will secure your… [Read More]

Only 2 more Saturdays, through September 30,, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Fairhaven Visitors Center Lawn/Fairhaven High School Lawn, 141 Main Street, at Route 6, Fairhaven. An outdoor bazaar featuring as many as 76 vendors selling select hand made arts and crafts, fresh farm produce, and locally prepared foods. Rain or shine. Sponsored by the… [Read More]

On Sun., 9/24, Hetty Green fans will have the chance to make some $$$! The richest woman in America, a century ago, she believed people should work for money, not beg for alms. Now it’s time for “Hetty Trivia.” Here’s your chance. When the Green family lived in Bellows Falls, VT, Hetty made a habit… [Read More]

The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum (RJD), in partnership with the New Bedford Preservation Society, will offer a walking tour of Abolition Row on Wednesday, September 27, at 6 p.m. This free tour will explore the structures and people connected to the story of abolitionism in New Bedford. The tour will start at the Friends… [Read More]

The annual Town of Fairhaven auction is scheduled for Saturday, September 16, at 9:00 a.m. at the Board of Public Works garage, 5 Arsene Street, Fairhaven.  Cash Only. No Credit or Debit accepted. Items are from a variety of departments in Fairhaven, including Schools, Fire, Harbormaster. Items include office equipment, tools, furniture, and more.  Some… [Read More]

The Fairhaven High School Hall of Fame Committee announces the publication of Buddy Thomas’s first book, “True to the Blue.” In this unique publication Buddy Thomas has used his 40+ years of experience covering local high school sports for the Standard-Times to produce a decade-by-decade chronicle of Fairhaven High School sports.  Buddy relied on the… [Read More]

In commemoration of International Underground Railroad Month in September, The New Bedford Historical Society is holding a reading with author Ilyon Woo author of Master Slave Husband Wife on Monday, 9/18 at 6:30 at Gallery X., 169 William St., New Bedford.  Master Slave Husband Wife is the remarkable true story of Ellen and William Craft,… [Read More]

The Summer Sound Series presented by Mayor Jon Mitchell runs through September 15 with streets blocked off for the Friday concerts from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Concert­goers can purchase a beverage from participating establishments and experience great live music in a fun, festive atmosphere. The last concert of the season is this Friday.  PURCHASE… [Read More]