Nomination paper are available in Acushnet and Fairhaven. Anyone wishing to run for office needs to tak out nomination papers, gather the proper number of signatures, and return papers by the deadline. The two towns have different election dates and different deadlines.  IN FAIRHAVEN The Fairhaven town election will be held on Monday, April 6…. [Read More]

I spied some increased activity around the bird house in the tree outside my window this week. With a little patience I managed to grab these shots of the House Sparrows as they started to nest in the bird house. The males have a streak of red on the side of their heads, and a… [Read More]

Press Release written by Katelyn Fitzsimmons The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District announced the receipt of a $11,000 grant from the U.S. Lacrosse League. The 2020 First Stick Lacrosse grant provides the district’s lacrosse team with equipment from industry leaders including STX, Warrior, Brine and Cascade. Twenty students also receive complimentary memberships to… [Read More]

  The frozen marsh on Goulart Memorial Drive on 1/18/20 proves that winter has finally arrived. This marsh almost thawed out, however, but then refroze all in a matter of a few days. Temperatures have been in the teens, with wind chill factors taking them close to zero in the area. Weather forecasters expect a… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Michelle Carter, the Plainville women convicted of manslaughter in the suicide death of Conrad Roy III, is scheduled to be released from jail on 1/23/20, just days after her appeal was rejected by the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Roy’s body was found in the cab of his pickup truck in the… [Read More]

From Press Release Materials The bike path extension in Mattapoisett is well under way. Phase 1B is now finished, and Phase 2B  Without your generous donations, this construction would not be possible. We’re now working on Phase 2B: The Mattapoisett-Marion Connector and are asking for donations to help us finish. When writing out your seasonal charitable… [Read More]

Press Release The 2020 Season of the New Bedford LGBTQ Winter Film Series starts off with the powerful Rocketman on Sunday, January 26 from 1-4 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA. The public is invited for free film screenings and discussions on gender, race, sexu­ality, and community… [Read More]

Press Release Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School will soon have instantaneous, two-way access to local law enforcement thanks to the deployment of an advanced software tool that enables faculty, staff and administrators to communicate directly with the local police department in the event of an emergency or security breach.  By partnering with… [Read More]