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WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company finds permanent home at Fairhaven’s Shepherd Center, expanding local arts, theatre, and community programming.

Massachusetts lawmakers again support lifting the Sunday hunting ban, citing deer overpopulation, Lyme disease risks and hunter access, but the centuries-old law remains in place.

Acushnet Creamery just introduced Ice Cream Nachos featuring waffle cone chips, ice cream scoops, and customizable toppings at the popular Massachusetts dessert shop.

Fairhaven and Acushnet drivers report icy, bumpy roads on Alden Road and Main Street after Blizzard 2026 cleanup efforts.

Bread and milk aren’t the only snowstorm essentials. SouthCoast residents lined up for ice cream before the blizzard, proving comfort food cravings hit even in winter weather.

Acushnet Police are hiring lateral transfer officers amid staffing shortages, potential retirements and departures to the Massachusetts State Police.

A longtime Acushnet reptile shop is closing after 22 years as online shopping and rising costs reshape how small specialty pet stores survive.

South Coast Towing offers free New Year’s Eve tows across New Bedford and the SouthCoast, helping drivers and vehicles get home safely through its Safe Rides Home program.

Acushnet’s Shyanne Gray battles infection, surgeries, and family hardship as Holiday Wish and United Way rally support.

Acushnet restaurant Captain’s Place displays a veteran’s moving handwritten message of remembrance.