The Advocate Fairhaven-Acushnet

06/16/2022

Community activist John "Buddy" Andrade understands why many have been skeptical about the long-awaited local job boon expected to come along with the offshore wind industry's activity in the Whaling City. But now with Vineyard Wind set to take up temporary residence at New Bedford's Marine Commerce Terminal in January to begin creating the gargantuan-sized turbine blades for its wind farm, Andrade says locals looking for a career path cannot afford to doubt any longer.

There's been a lot of talk on offshore wind opportunities headed to New Bedford, so Wind Works organizers opted to try something different last week.

06/16/2022

he late Edward Milton Silvia, a staff photographer at the Standard-Times for 30 years was a widower and had no children. So how did his military uniform recently end up at the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum?

E. Milton Silvia, a longtime photographer at the Standard-Times, had his uniform donated to the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum.

06/16/2022

The late comedian Johnny Carson used to say the two best days in a boater's life is the the day they buy the boat, and the day they sell the boat. Boaters, are you considering selling these days?

Fishermen and boaters talk about how fuel price increases will affect their habits.

06/15/2022

"We are nearing 700 runners and expecting over a thousand," said Russ Benoit, one of the members of the newly formed committee. Benoit and his family have run in the race for years, citing it as a Father's Day tradition in Fairhaven.

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Fairhaven Father's Day Road Race finally returns with the help of several former racers.

06/15/2022

“It’s the first time when the leverage is really in employees’ hands,” said Kevin Lazaro, Director of Cooperative Education at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School. “I’ve seen a lot of changes, but I’ve never seen such a boon of job opportunities across a multitude of industries.”

See which industries and fields are seeing the most new hires.

06/15/2022

Could this architecturally significant home in Dartmouth be used in a Hollywood movie? Come meet the new owners.

Couple moves from Toronto to Dartmouth to share historic home

06/13/2022

Get your smartphone video cameras ready. New Bedford Police are looking for eyes on the ground to curb the reckless, wheelie-popping ways of rogue rec vehicles.

New Bedford Police launch Operation Safe Streets to curb New Bedford's rogue rec-vehicle drivers

06/13/2022

"This will be where diets come to an abrupt end," Mayor Jon Mitchell said in a Facebook post sharing the news that Mirasol's Cafe will open on Fisherman's Wharf alongside The Black Whale, The Whale's Tail and Acushnet Creamery, on July 4.

Mirasol's Cafe prepares to open next to Black Whale, The Whale's Tail and Acushnet Creamery. And another nearby location is in the works.

06/13/2022

Tales of a missing body of a Mayflower Pilgrim, unearthed skeletons of two children, and a newly-built bridge that ruined lives swirl around the waterfront neighborhood of Oxford Village, also known as Poverty Point in Fairhaven.

Lots of history and mystery around Fairhaven's Poverty Point

06/13/2022

By day, he's an assistant manager at a local retailer. By night — and often well into the following morning — Dartmouth resident and UMass Dartmouth art grad Brian Fournier is up chipping away at a creative passion project he's been thinking about since childhood.

He grew up playing the classics like Pokémon and Yuh-Gi-Oh! Now, Brian Fournier of Dartmouth hopes his game Arkadia will join their ranks.

06/10/2022

Celebrating Father's Day and Mother's Day: For trans and non binary people — non binary people specifically — it's very different because they don't identify as as either gender.

How transgender, non-binary and same s*x parents celebrate Mother's and Father's Day in New Bedford. Should the name of these days be reconsidered?

06/10/2022

A little rain can't stop the city from celebrating the launch of its three-day 20mi2 movement. The city was buzzing Thursday with several opportunities for New Bedford locals and visitors to experience something new. The event continues today and tomorrow.

20mi2 launched Thursday in New Bedford. Here's what's going on from open houses, art exhibits to once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

06/10/2022

June 10 is Dia de Portugal, or Day of Portugal. Celebrated by members of the Portuguese community all over the world, it commemorates the death of Portugal’s epic poet Luís de Camões. He is the author of Os Lusíadas (The Lusiads), an epic poem celebrating Portuguese history and the country’s role in the Age of Exploration during the 15th and 16th centuries. It’s often compared to works like the Aeneid or the Odyssey.

A look at some Portuguese restaurants from around the SouthCoast — in no particular order — where you can celebrate Day of Portugal with an epic meal.

06/09/2022

"It's all about trying something new. Taking a risk on something you've never eaten before," Machuca said, owner of RAFFA chimi’s. "There's really nothing like this kind of food in the city."

From chimi sandwiches to pastelitos, RAFFA Cimii's food truck invites the community to experience Puerto Rican and Dominican cuisine on Nauset Street.

06/08/2022

Ahoy! Moby Dick Brewing Co. is expanding. Here's what's being added.

Moby Dick's Brewing Co. has announced plans to expand into the building next door, offering guests a function hall for future events.

06/07/2022

Gov. Charlie Baker made a personal appeal for a bill that would increase the number of charges warranting a defendant be deemed dangerous and held without bail during an appearance at UMass Dartmouth Law School Monday.

Gov. Baker appeals for bill to broaden charges warranting holding a defendant without bail under Mass. General Laws' Section 58A

06/07/2022

Firefighter/EMT Eric Arruda has filed an appeal with selectmen on firefighter/EMT Tom Farland’s selection to take over as department chief for Chief Kevin Gallagher.

Acushnet firefighter and failed candidate for chief appeals new chief’s selection, selectmen take under advisement.

06/06/2022

Stunning photos from D-Day give glimpse into historic World War II invasion 78 years ago.

Monday is the 78th anniversary of the D-Day operation, when Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy in Nazi-occupied France during World War II.

06/06/2022

With summer right around the corner and many COVID-19 restrictions lifted, bands and performers will be hitting the road and touring in full-force for the first time since before the pandemic.

Get ready for summer fun with this roundup of the biggest bands coming to town.

06/06/2022

"We always had a school resource officer at the middle and high schools; what we didn't have was a presence at the elementary and primary schools," Westport Superintendent Thomas Aubin said.

In the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, area schools are boosting police presence, adding cameras and re-evaluating safety procedures.

06/03/2022

***New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge*** will have temporary closures on Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to make way for filming of the "Finestkind" movie.

06/03/2022

Freetown man hoping an Azorean will prove to be a bone marrow donor match for him.

The clock is ticking as seek a suitable bone marrow donor for Freetown-Lakeville teacher Paul Couto.

06/03/2022

A Massachusetts grandmother has a goal of visiting all 351 counties, towns and cities in the commonwealth, and last week. Acushnet marked her 31st trip.
"People were so nice to us. We had such a great time," said Beth Sobiloff, 72, creator of "Two Grannies on the Road" which is also a television show on Youtube and Plymouth-area public access television.

Television series "Two Grannies on the Road" visit Acushnet, one of their stops as they attempt to visit all 351 towns in Massachusetts.

06/03/2022

New Bedford resident Zachary Boyer, who — on impulse one day back in 2012 — decided as an 18-year-old to register as a potential bone marrow donor.
"I honestly completely forgot I had signed up," said Boyer, now 28. "I didn't really expect to hear anything back."

As a teen, New Bedford man Zachary Boyer signed up to donate bone marrow. A decade later, he's getting his chance to save a life.

06/02/2022

New Bedford will be the place to be, from June 9 to 11, with its planned 20mi2 citywide celebration featuring open studios, guided bike tours, live music, art installations, artisan markets, family fun and other unique experiences.

From June 9 to 11, 20mi2 will feature open studios, guided bike tours, live music, art installations, artisan markets, family fun and more.

06/02/2022

“I know the town recognizes it. We definitely recognize it from the administration standpoint and we’re working to find ways to fund additional positions in the future. We do want to create a nice safe atmosphere not only for our employees but also to be able to give a safe response to our public,” Fairhaven Fire Chief Todd Correia said.

Residents think "... they’ve got 20 people coming in. Really, you’re more likely to see two or one ...” said Fairhaven firefighter Kevin Gonsalves Jr.

05/24/2022

Here's what's going on this Memorial Day weekend on the SouthCoast.

Here's where to see all the parades and Memorial Day ceremonies in and around New Bedford.

05/24/2022

Horseneck Beach campground gets a $5 million wave of improvements.

Changes at Horseneck Beach and campground include upgrades to day-use area, added electrical hookups and better beach access pathways.

05/21/2022

COVID infections among students in New Bedford and Fairhaven on the rise.

While hospitalizations are down, the number of COVID infections among students in New Bedford and Fairhaven have jumped.

05/20/2022

After months of anticipation, actor Tommy Lee Jones finally arrived in the SouthCoast to film his parts of the movie "Finestkind."

'Finestkind' filming resumes in Fairhaven with Tommy Lee Jones appearing on set. Filming will continue in New Bedford next Wednesday.

05/19/2022

Monkeypox is a rare viral illness that typically causes flu-like symptoms and swelling of the lymph nodes. But it can be serious, and patients have also reported a rash on the face and body.

Massachusetts officials confirmed a rare case of a monkeypox virus infection in the state, the first confirmed monkeypox case in the U.S. this year.

05/17/2022

A nail-biter in the race for the Board of Selectmen. See who won.

In the only other race, longtime health board member Thomas Fortin defeated challenger Douglas Thomas in a landslide — 495 to 222.

05/17/2022

The early bird really does catch the worm on this one.

A shortage of all types of rentals has turned the summer vacation rental market upside down.

05/16/2022

You have until May 24 to pick your favorites. You can vote once per day.

Categories include best restaurant, best clothing store, best place to take the kids, and more.

05/16/2022

Partners Village Store, 865 Main Road, Westport, is helping locals kickstart that summer fun with Bike to the Beach. Guests will be able to sign up for a leisurely bike ride to different beaches on the SouthCoast, and at the end, enjoy a boxed lunch from Partners.

Partners Village Store in Westport is offering Bike to the Beach trips, where riders can explore the SouthCoast and enjoy a boxed lunch

05/16/2022

This book begins and ends with trips to Cape Cod. Shattuck follows in Thoreau’s footsteps on the Cape, in Maine, and of course at Walden Pond, to name just a few of his journeys in this book.

Davoll's General Store owner Ben Shattuck releases new book about following in Henry David Thoreau's footsteps

05/13/2022

Protecting land from future development through a tax credit is something land owners in suburban towns can tax advantage of, but there's a problem.

Conservation agencies await Senate vote on Conservation Land Tax Credit

05/12/2022

"I live by the principle that every human being has a soul, a divine spark, and that divine spark that exists within them needs to be honored." -- Rabbi Raphael Kanter of Tifereth Israel Synagogue as it celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Tifereth Israel Congregation celebrates its 100th anniversary on May 22, honoring its rich history within the city.

05/12/2022

It's a SouthCoast tradition to head out to a local clam shack and get your battered seafood that is fried to perfection on a warm day. Here's where to get yours:

Get ready for dinner on picnic tables, lots of napkins, and quality time outside on a beautiful night.

05/12/2022

"We look forward to seeing people come back." -- Jay P. Lanagan, co-owner of The Profile Tavern in Freetown, where The Nephews restaurant was located. Today is the restaurant's Grand Opening.

As Profile Tavern takes over the former The Nephew's spot, co-owner Jay P. Lanagan hopes to service the community just as well.