Common Sense? In reply to a request for evidence of the wisdom of one of his policies, Trump offered “common sense.” “Americans are the most reality-oriented people on earth. Their outstanding characteristic is the childhood form of reasoning: common sense. It is their only protection. But common sense is not enough where theoretical knowledge is… [Read More]

Ochoa is caring, committed I am writing in support of Kelly Ochoa’s candidacy for Fairhaven School Committee. I have known Kelly for over a decade through our church and have found her to be caring, committed to helping others, intelligent, thoughtful, and honest.  I first met Kelly and her daughters when, during school vacation, they… [Read More]

Submitted by Lynne Mason, Fairhaven A Plea from Two Healthy Century-Old Oak Trees near the Millicent Library Dear folks, we are your two healthy 100-year-old oak trees that reside at 32 Union Street. We are scheduled to be executed soon. We need your help.* Even though Fairhaven’s tree warden in their recent assessment found us healthy we… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Well, the local elections, might actually have a couple of contested races, even in Acushnet.  Of course, the field isn’t set yet, so things might change. Meanwhile, we can hope right? See page 14 for who took out papers in Fairhaven and Acushnet.  We had an earthquake! No, I don’t mean… [Read More]