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South Coast Spotlight For those that live in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

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The 45th Annual Apple Peach Festival returns to Acushnet on September 12 & 13, 2026, at the Long Plain Museum—celebratin...
09/11/2026

The 45th Annual Apple Peach Festival returns to Acushnet on September 12 & 13, 2026, at the Long Plain Museum—celebrating local farms, fresh harvest flavors, and community spirit. Enjoy everything from juicy peaches and warm cobbler to handmade goods, live music, and family-friendly fun all weekend long.

https://southcoastspotlight.com/the-apple-peach-festival-returns-for-its-45th-year-this-weekend-in-acushnet/

It’s a classic Southeastern Massachusetts weekend full of food, music, and local charm—see you there this fall!

Check out the Friday specials at the Blue Point restaurant in Acushnet! They also have an amazing lunch menu available u...
09/11/2026

Check out the Friday specials at the Blue Point restaurant in Acushnet! They also have an amazing lunch menu available until 3 PM with full-size portions. You definitely won’t be hungry.

Lunch menu items are available for takeout with a small up charge! You can pay them a visit at 6 Dayton St. Delivery is available through DoorDash.

09/11/2026

This is one of several videos I came across today from Richard Fonseca remembering the 25th anniversary of 9/11 held today at Battleship Cove. There are a couple of other videos if you want to visit his Page. Thank you for documenting today’s ceremony.

Twenty-five years ago, everything changed.We will never forget.
09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago, everything changed.

We will never forget.

Hidden in plain sight but where?Something a bit different I saw this on the second part of my morning walk yesterday.“Do...
09/11/2026

Hidden in plain sight but where?

Something a bit different I saw this on the second part of my morning walk yesterday.

“Does anyone in or from New Bedford know where I saw this?” Singing With Light Photography

County Street, New Bedford in 1989. [Photo: Spinner Publications]
09/11/2026

County Street, New Bedford in 1989.

[Photo: Spinner Publications]

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