By Beth David, Editor “If it wasn’t for them, we couldn’t be us,” said keynote speaker of the Fairhaven Memorial Day ceremony Deven Robitaille, Commander Thomas E. Tuttle VFW Post #7239, Acushnet, speaking of those who serve in the military. She told the crowd that she loved to see so many families there and hoped they… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The movie “FinestKind” filmed in Fairhaven last week, bringing lots of commotion to Union Wharf and Fort Phoenix on Wednesday, 5/25. Tommy Lee Jones, the biggest name in the cast, was on set, giving locals a bit of a thrill to catch glimpses of the famous star, who is, apparently a bit… [Read More]

Press Release What is the difference between a pirate and a privateer? Did either of them ever say, “Arrrrgh”? Is there pirate treasure buried on Sconticut Neck? What happens after hundreds of British redcoats eat a hearty breakfast of baked beans? And what’s the deal with the parrot on the shoulder? Bring the family to… [Read More]

Press Release State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Deputy State Fire Marshal Maribel Fournier, acting director of the Massachusetts Fire­fighting Academy (MFA), announced the graduation of 35 recruits from the MFA Call/Volunteer Recruit Fire­fighter Training Program. The graduates received certificates of completion at a ceremony held on 5/23 at Bridgewater State University. Call/Volunteer Recruit… [Read More]

Memorial Day Dear Frankie, Last week I went to the Memorial Day Parade with my family. On the way home, I went on and on about the march­ing bands, the rifle drills, and the military dogs.  My dad reminded me that the purpose of the parade was to honor the men and women who had… [Read More]