More than 65 years ago, the submarine USS Nautilus made American history by crossing under the North Pole ice cap to conduct an important mission. A crew member on the vessel, retired US Navy submariner Joe Degnan, will share his experiences during a free talk at the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum, 100C Rodney French… [Read More]

Nomination papers for elected positions in the town of Acushnet are now available. The last day to take out nomination papers is Wed., 3/27 at 5 p.m. Candidates need at least 42 certified signatures of registered voters to get on the ballot.  The last day to register to vote is Mon., 4/17, at 5 p.m. … [Read More]

Press Release On Sunday, February 4, the New Bedford Historical Society is hosting the Twenty First Annual Community Read-a-thon of the first auto­biography of Frederick Douglass, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave written by Himself (1845).  This event is being held in celebration of Black History Month and honors Douglass as… [Read More]

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, 1/15/24. There will be several events in New Bedford to remember the civil rights icon. Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Program An advocate for the beloved community, Ordained Reverand, Doctor, and Air Force Veteran, Pastor Sandra Gatlin Whitley is the keynote speaker for… [Read More]

Tracks and Traces with MassAudubon and Mattapoisett Land Trust. MassAudubon and Matta­poisett Land Trust have partnered up to run a fun family hike this winter: Tracks and Traces! Join us for a hike on Saturday January 13th in the Old Aucoot District where we will be searching for signs of wildlife. We will learn about… [Read More]

The Civil War in 3D, Sat., 1/13, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Westport Free Public Library, 408 Old County Road, Westport MA The Civil War remains very much in the American consciousness, not least because it was extensively photographed. While most people have seen the famous images, few know that they were shot with stereo… [Read More]

Pinecone Bird Feeder Craft with Mattapoisett Land Trust. Drop by Dunseith Gardens at the corner of North Street and Route 6 between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Monday January 15th to craft your own pine cone bird feeder to hang in your back yard. Mattapoisett Land Trust will have a tent set up and… [Read More]

South Coast Cinemaniacs presents SHADOW OF A DOUBT (1943), Mon., 1/8, at Millicent Library, 45 Center St., use Walnut Street entrance. Doors open 5:15 p.m., film starts 5:30 p.m. Screening and club membership are free.  Kick off a new year of filmgoing with Alfred Hitchcock’s SHADOW OF A DOUBT (1943)! In this psycho­logical suspense thriller,… [Read More]