St. Julie Billiart Church Hall, 494 Slocum Rd., Dartmouth. Fri., 3/25, 1-7 p.m. & Sat., 3/26, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Clothes, shoes, accessories, toys, household, bedding, books & more. New & special items in the Specialty Corner. Saturday drastic reductions. Face masks required.   ••• Click here to download the entire 3/24/22 issue: 03-24-22 Ducks2Island Support local journalism,… [Read More]

On Sunday March 20th, 2022, the New Bedford Half Marathon Race Committee and our hosts the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick will proudly welcome runners back to the Whaling City for the 2022 New Bedford Half Marathon at 11 a.m. The race begins and ends on Purchase Street, near William Street in downtown New Bedford…. [Read More]

New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, Virtual event, Fri., 3/18, 7 p.m. Author Ali Farrell, along with a dozen fishermen featured in the book, will regale you with tales about her book “Pretty Rugged: True Stories from Women of the Sea!” Tune in on Zoom at 7 PM March 18, 2022 to ask questions and hear… [Read More]

After a two-year absence due to the Coronavirus pandemic, The South Boston St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day Parade returns to take place on Sunday, 3/20. Parade begins at 1pm and will be broadcast live on NECN In recognition of ongoing challenges to public health and safety caused by the pandemic, the parade will follow a shorter… [Read More]

Mattapoisett Museum, 5 Church St., announces an evening of Celtic music with Sam Babineau, on March 19, at 7 pm. Register at www. mattapoisettmuseum.org/events  Sam Babineau is a songwriter and fiddle player hailing from the South Coast of Massachusetts. She tells personal stories with her songwriting that echo traditional music blended with modern zest. She has… [Read More]

N.Y. Times, Washington Post contributor Richard Louv and author of seven previous books is the author of “Last Child in The Woods:Saving Our Children From Nature Deficent Disorder”and is the selection for March’s discussion group.  The book discusses the increasing divide between young children and nature that can lead to many childhood disorders. The author… [Read More]

Southcoast residents are invited to attend Hannah’s Bags of Kindness – a fundraiser hosted by Dartmouth High School junior and Miss New Bedford’s Outstanding Teen 2022, Hannah Lima. The event offers guests an evening of food, live entertainment, auction items, and more – all for a critical cause. Sat., 3/19, from 6:00pm to 11:00pm at… [Read More]

Climate Change and How to Create a Better Future. It’s happening. It’s happening now. The changing climate is already affecting ecosystems and communities across the globe, but it is not too late to take action. The League of Women Voters Southcoast elected climate change as an action priority for Southcoast communities, and they aim to bring all… [Read More]

AHA! (Art, History, Architecture) provides a free platform for New Bedford’s creative community to showcase their talents collectively; making arts, culture, and creative expression accessible to all. AHA! Night offers a meeting place for community partners on the 2nd Thursday of the month, when artistic expression is everywhere and open to everyone: encouraging fun, provoking… [Read More]

Job fair sponsored by One SouthCoast Chamber, Fri. 3/4, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., White’s of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport, MA. Admission is free for job seekers with resume. Dress to impress and take advantage of the opportunity to have a professional headshot taken by Cindy Irving Photography. ••• Click here to download the entire 3/3/22… [Read More]