Acushnet News

The New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce will host its Good Morning SouthCoast! breakfast program at The Century House in Acushnet on Wednesday.

Some SouthCoast Catholic priests will be preaching Sunday on what they and the bishops consider the federal government's assault on religious freedom in mandating contraceptive coverage in employer health insurance plans.

Contois-Gendreau - Charles and Elaine Gendreau of New Bedford are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Toni Marie Gendreau, to Mathieu G. Contois, son of William and Lillian Contois of Acushnet.

The union representing Town Hall employees in Acushnet wants to negotiate 5 percent raises annually for the next three years.

Johanna H. Desmarais, of Acushnet, passed away Monday, February 6, 2012, at her home surrounded by her loving family and close friends.

Kewill Plc, which provides software to help clients optimize their shipping efforts, recently announced that golf-apparel company Acushnet Co.

Democratic caucuses are upcoming across SouthCoast to elect delegates to the party's state convention on June 2 in Springfield.

Southcoast Center for Weight Loss will offer free informational sessions on the risks and benefits of weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, during the month of February.

Superintendent Dr. Robert N. Baldwin told the School Committee he was hesitant at first about letting Shepherd's Pantry use Oxford School, but then, "A lot of matches started to take place." Speaking at the School Committee's Jan.

How many of you taxpayers remember a program called "Wake up Acushnet"? I had the pleasure of working with the producer as videographer.

Disappointed organizers say a lack of contestants has forced them to cancel Saturday's Bicentennial Queen Pageant, one of the events planned as part of the town's 200th birthday celebration.

Peggy Aulisio/Advocate BUSY PLACE: Pauline Roy of New Bedford deposits mail Monday in a mail box outside the Acushnet post office.

Architects from 13 firms attended a meeting in Acushnet Monday to get documents needed for requests for proposals for a new police station.

The YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts will hold its ninth annual Red Dress Fashion Show & Silent Auction to help raise awareness of women's heart disease.

A mid-winter day in front of the television with their dog, Sweet Pea, should be relatively worry-free for Norman G. Pepin, left, and his sister, Adrienne Oliveira.

February is Black History Month and the Martha Briggs Educational Club will be celebrating the observance with a special brunch and live theater event.

Absentee ballots for qualified residents are now available at the Town Clerk's Office for the Presidential Primary Election to be held, Tuesday, March 6. Qualified residents eligible for an absentee ballot application include the following: those who will be absent from Acushnet during the voting hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. the day of the election; ... (more)

When it comes to proposed repairs at the Community Center on Middle Road, selectmen prefer a Building Department review of need instead of a Community Preservation Act funding request this spring.

On Jan. 30, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Greater New Bedford will officially get under way.

ANDREW T. GALLAGHER/Standard-times Special Acushnet Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher has volunteered his time to help keep the department within budget.