By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Kids Fest packed in some great fun on Saturday, 10/8, with lots of activities on the lawns of Fairhaven High School and the Visitors Center.  Activities included pumpkin painting, a costume contest, and lots of hands on activities at the various vendor booths. A little sprinkle of rain in the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Fire Department held its annual open house, in conjunction with National Fire Safety week, on Saturday 10/8/22.  Firefighter Paramedic Troy DeCouto, co-organizer of the event with Firefighter Paramedic Maggie Rocha, said it was an opportunity for the public to see what firefighters do and how they do it. People are… [Read More]

Acushnet Acushnet will hold early voting hours from Saturday 10/22, through Friday 11/4. Hours are: • Sat., 10/22: 10 a.m. to 4 p .m. • Mon., 10/24: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m • Tues, 10/25, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Wed., 10/26, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m • Thurs., 10/27, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Fri., 10/28, 8:30 a.m…. [Read More]

Press Release According to some 2022 reports, obesity remains an ominous health threat across America as the avoidable condition plagues more than a third (36.2%) of the U.S. population. This scary statistic is that much more frightful as the Halloween holiday looms large. However, this year there’s no need to fret as one weight-wise wellness… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s Animal Control Officer Terry Cripps got a pleasant surprise last week when Ocean State Job Lot said they had a donation for the shelter.  “We had no idea what it was,” wrote Mr. Cripps on Facebook. “When we arrived they pushed out over $3,000 in supplies which was more than generous… [Read More]

Making a House a Home  Dear Frankie, Pip and I have been pals since puppy­hood. Five years ago, he moved away. It took me quite a while to stop missing him and get on with my life.  Then, last week, my mom told me she had a wonderful surprise for me; Pip’s family was moving… [Read More]