By Beth David, Editor A little bit of rain did not stop area militias from demonstrating the skills of Revolutionary era America in Acush­net on Sunday, 8/23/26. Mem­bers of the Fairhaven Village Militia, Dartmouth Militia, Rehobeth Militia, and Wareham Militia set up camp on the front lawn of the Long Plain Museum on Main Street. Militia… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board finalized the membership of the Budget Working Group at its meeting on 8/24/26; approved funding for the Public Safety Complex Committee to issue an RFQ; approved the sale of the town’s $7.9 million loans/bond; and ap­proved a Class II auto repair/ auto body license for the property at… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Planning Board meet­ing on 8/25/26 got off to a contentious start, but eventually got back on track with regular business, although occasional spats surfaced throughout the meeting. At the very start of the meeting, Chair­person, Jessica Fidalgo, addressed a correspondence agenda item from member, Patrick Carr, for an agenda request… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s Municipal Energy Manager, contracted through Mass Save, will be at the North Fairhaven Open Air Market on Saturday, 9/19, to get input from the public on where to locate chargers for electric vehicles. William Lefebvre gave presentation to the Select Board at its meeting on 8/24/26, and told the board that… [Read More]

Press Release Since 2003, the Azorean Maritime Heritage Society has awarded scholar­ships to deserving local high school seniors and first-time college appli­cants who will be pursuing under­graduate education.   Thanks to the generosity of our members and donors, they have grown steadily over time. AMHS is committed to helping our Portuguese-American community’s youth achieve higher… [Read More]

Living Off The Land Dear Frankie, My parents just inherited a farm in North­ern Maine. It’s on a river, forty minutes from the nearest town, and has neigh­bors you’d need binoculars to see.  My parents’ plan is to open a farm stand to sell the maple syrup they make, and fruits and vegetables they grow…. [Read More]