The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum (RJD), in partnership with the New Bedford Preservation Society, will offer a walking tour of Abolition Row on Wednesday, September 27, at 6 p.m. This free tour will explore the structures and people connected to the story of abolitionism in New Bedford. The tour will start at the Friends… [Read More]
True to the Blue Author Event
The Fairhaven High School Hall of Fame Committee announces the publication of Buddy Thomas’s first book, “True to the Blue.” In this unique publication Buddy Thomas has used his 40+ years of experience covering local high school sports for the Standard-Times to produce a decade-by-decade chronicle of Fairhaven High School sports. Buddy relied on the… [Read More]
Author Event_Maureen Boyle
True crime writer Maureen Boyle will talk about her 2021 book “The Ghost: The Murder of Police Chief Greg Adams and The Hunt for His Killer,” after the Millicent Library’s annual meeting on Wed., 9/27, at 6:15 p.m., in the library meeting room, 45 Center St., Walnut Street entrance. Award-winning journalist Maureen Boyle is the… [Read More]
Bullard to read from his book
The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum (RJD) and Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE) will co-present “Hometown: An Author’s Talk and Book-signing” with John K. Bullard on Tues., 9/26, 396 County St. Attendees are invited to join the author at 5 p.m. at a reception. The reading will begin at 5:30 Books will be available for… [Read More]
Bicycle Drive
Bikes for All has continued with its mission to make sure that everyone who wants a bike can get one. Throughout the past two and a half years, generous donations from our community members have enabled our volunteers to refurbish over 150 bicycles. With the help of school counselors and local non-profits, the bikes have… [Read More]
Dorothea hits three digits!
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s Dorothea Machado, World War II veteran, local speaker, and all-around positive person, celebrated her 100th birthday this weekend. Ms. Machado has been a sought after speaker at veterans events in the past couple of years, talking about her experiences in the Navy, which she joined to be able to travel…. [Read More]
Acushnet considers five member board…briefly
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet’s Special Town Meeting warrant on November 6, may (or may not) have an article proposing that the Selectboard become a five-member board instead of three. Former Selectboard member, David Desroches, submitted the article with the required number of signatures. Acushnet Town Clerk Pamela Labonte notified the SB that the article met… [Read More]
Rasputin’s faces allegations again; TA names new PD chief
By Beth David, Editor At the Fairhaven Select Boar meeting in 9/18/23, Rasputin’s Tavern defended itself against allegations it violated laws or regulations in five categories: serving alcohol to underage persons; serving alcohol to intoxicated persons; selling alcohol after hours; disturbances of the peace; failure to comply with an agreement the town and bar came… [Read More]
Slim pickin’s at Town Auction
By Beth David, Editor This year’s annual town auction to sell surplus property for Fairhaven only netted $118 on Saturday, 9/16/23. There were no vehicles, and nothing from the Police Department, which usually has at least a few bicycles, which always gets some interest. Most items went for a few dollars, with only a bout… [Read More]
Storm Watchers
Although Hurricane Lee was pretty much a dud in these parts, it was still a real storm with some impressive gusts. The water by the shore was a stormy gray and active and, well, kind of cool to look at. Tom and Jane Reardon were visiting from Michigan to attend a wedding in Dartmouth. They… [Read More]
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