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GOP Mtg

June 18, 2025 by Staff Writer

The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee welcomes members, guests and the community to join us on Thurs., 6/19 at 6:30 pm. Socialize 6:00 to 6:30. Find out what is going on in the community and get involved. At the Niemad Building, 57 Fairhaven Rd., Mattapoisett, MA.  There will be light snacks, cash bar and good conversation. … [Read More]

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Letter Budget Busting Bill

June 18, 2025 by Staff Writer

The Budget Busting Bill More provisions of the BBB (Budget Busting Bill) include an automatic increase to the debt limit, $50.6B for border security including $2B for bonuses, no tax on tips or overtime and no fines for contempt for defying court orders. Student loans will no longer be granted.  By mid-July the debt ceiling… [Read More]

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Letter_Winners Never Quit

June 18, 2025 by Staff Writer

Winners Never Quit Growing up, athletics was my passion. All sports were attractive and fine with me; both as a spectator or participant. As a player or participant, my mother, was always my biggest and most loyal fan. There was one funny story and a profound lesson to go with it that I’ll never forget. It was during… [Read More]

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Letter_Reversal of the tide

June 18, 2025 by Staff Writer

A reversal of the tide Attending the Fairhaven rally this last Saturday, where an estimated one thousand people stood, in the rain, protesting Trump’s agenda, was energizing and provided a ray of hope for maintaining democracy. The past week, culminating in a military parade, several events have provided hope that the march to an autocracy… [Read More]

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Letter_Lying by Omission

June 18, 2025 by Staff Writer

Lying by Omission — Readers Deserve the Truth. Residents of Fairhaven, I am offering you back two paragraphs from the Fairhaven Neighborhood News (6/12/25). The first being part of a biased opinion in the editorial. And the second as part of a paraphrased article, on last week’s important Select Board meeting, held on 6/9. Paraphrasing and… [Read More]

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No Kings protest draws close to 2,000 in the rain

June 18, 2025 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor A steady rain did not stop about 2,000 people from showing up to a “No Kings” protest on Saturday, 6/14/25, a day that also saw an assassination of a sitting state law­maker in Minnesota and her husband; and the attempted assassination of another Minn. lawmaker and his wife. The protest was part… [Read More]

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1390 finish 51st Fathers’ Day Road Race

June 18, 2025 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Organizers said that more than 1500 runners registered for the 51st Fathers’ Day 5K Road Race on Sunday, 6/14/25, but 1390 actually showed up to run and finish the race according to RaceWire.com. Will Benoit, 22, of Lowell, crossed the finish line first in 15:03, followed by Ryan O’Connell, 34, of New… [Read More]

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Acushnet TM restores some school funding

June 18, 2025 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor There was lots of robust discus­sion as Acushnet voters forced some shuffling around of the budget pro­posed at the annual Town Meeting on Monday, 6/16/25, after amend­ments from the floor upset the delicate balance created by town officials. Town Meeting was determined to replace $155,000 to the school budget so the district… [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Latest News

Randy Durrigan recognized by state legislature

June 18, 2025 by Staff Writer

Press Release State Representative Mark Sylvia (D-Fairhaven) proudly honored Randall Durrigan of Fairhaven on 5/22/25 at the first-ever Military Appreciation Day ceremony held in the Massachusetts State House’s historic House Chamber.  Military Appreciation Day was created by the Healey-Driscoll Administration to establish a lasting annual tradition that brings together local, state, and community leaders to… [Read More]

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Acushnet Lions Club holds annual duck race

June 18, 2025 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Lions Club held its annual duck race on Sunday, 6/15/25, sending 1,000 rubber ducks into the Acushnet River to race in the current to the finish line.  This year, the race started just across from the River’s End Cafe, giving the ducks a swift current right from the start. Both… [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Latest News

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