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Parent company TJX plans hundreds of new locations and raises its global goal to 7,500 stores following a brand-new T.J. Maxx grand opening in Acton, Mass.

Spirit Halloween expands across the SouthCoast with new 2026 store locations opening in Fairhaven Commons and Wareham's Cranberry Plaza.

Seekonk Whole Foods Market opens to 500+ line. First SouthCoast grocery location features local New England suppliers, Jim's Organic Coffee.

Wareham Sip & Stroll Harbor Fest hits Besse Park on June 27 with 100+ craft vendors, local food trucks, and live music.

New Bedford record store hosts Killswitch Engage bassist Mike D’Antonio for Record Store Day, plus animal shelter fundraiser and exclusive merch.

Fairhaven Staples expands Bin Wins area, offering Amazon returns, overstock deals and deep discounts on a sliding price scale.

From Paul Cuffe to WWII heroes, Spinner Publications unveils books and calendars honoring SouthCoast and New England history in 2026.

Fairhaven Staples now features Bin Wins, a bargain bin where Amazon returns and overstock drop from $15 Fridays to $2 Thursdays.

Massachusetts gets spooky with 28 Spirit Halloween stores opening this fall. Find out where to shop for costumes, props, and animatronics this season.

Dollar Tree's $20 Halloween inflatables are labeled $10 underneath, leaving Fairhaven shoppers spooked by steep price hikes.