By Beth David, Editor Okay, Spring…it’s time to show up: We changed the clocks, we did our part. Your turn. Brrr….it’s still cold out there. The kids at the high school are showing us how it’s done! (See page 17.) They joined a national walkout to support their LGBTQ+ peers. The adults are doing everything… [Read More]
NB Half Marathon
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]
Women’s Sea Tales
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]
St. Patricks Parade
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]
Celtic Music
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]
Candidates night questions
The Fairhaven Government Access channel is hosting a “Meet the Candidates” night on Thursday, 3/24, at 6 p.m., Town Hall Auditorium, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven. The event will also be live on Channel 18 and on at FairhavenTV.com Residents are asked to submit questions in advance to be asked anonymously to candidates. Each candidate for… [Read More]
Bags of Kindness
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]
Vax Clinics
Free, walk-up COVID-19 clinics in New Bedford offer CDC-approved booster shots, in addition to first- and second-dose vaccines and, at most locations, pediatric vaccines and boosters for teens 12-17. Please bring your vaccination card when getting a booster. Visit vaxnb.com for updated schedules of local COVID-19 vaccination and testing locations. Upcoming vaccine locations in New… [Read More]
COVID Testing
Testing sites in New Bedford and surrounding towns can be found on the state’s Stop the Spread website, www.mass.gov/info-details/find-a-covid-19-test. Upcoming testing locations in New Bedford include: Fri., 3/11: Seven Hills at Former Fire Station 11 (754 Brock Ave.) – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ••• Click here to download the entire 3/17/22 issue: 03-17-22 FHSWalkout… [Read More]
FHS students show solidarity with LGBTQ+ peers
By Beth David, Editor Members of Fairhaven High School’s Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) rallied their classmates to show solidarity with all LGBTQ+ youth across the country. In response to legislation in Florida and Texas, the students participated in the National Queer Youth Walkout on Friday, 3/11 at 1 p.m. Samantha Brodeur, president of the GSA at FHS, told… [Read More]
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