By Beth David, Editor Music, food and culture awaited those who showed up at Fairhaven town hall on Monday, 7/25/22, to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Fairhaven’s sister city, Lagoa, in the Azores, Portugal. Fairhaven and Lagoa have been sister cities since 2017. The two municipalities engage in a variety of activities to create a deeper… [Read More]
Cabin Cruiser takes on water off Fairhaven Town Beach
Courtesy of ML Baron “We still don’t know what we hit. We were more than 1000 yards off shore at the peak of high tide, and in safe water according to navigation systems and boating experience. We ended up 300 yards offshore as we were disabled for a half hour waiting for help! [William Brown,… [Read More]
Seniors cool off with bingo and ice cream
The Fairhaven Senior Center welcomed Whaler’s Cove Assisted Living for the bingo and ice cream social on 7/21/22. Seniors had a wonderful time playing bingo and enjoying lots of goodies, including, of course, ice cream. ••• Click here to download the entire 7/28/22 issue: 07-28-22 LagoaCelebration Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
FAYB all stars headed to nationals
GoFundMe page set up to help pay for trip Help send the 12U Fairhaven Youth Baseball All-Star team to the 2022 Cal Ripken World Series in Branson, Missouri. The boys are now the 2022 State Champs and the New England Regional Champs and the next stop is the Cal Ripken World Series. But the boys… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Motherhood Dear Frankie, My girlfriends rave about being a mother. So, when I discovered I was going to have a litter of pups, I was thrilled. I loved those tender moments with my five adorable babies during the first weeks. I couldn’t get enough of their smell or how they felt when nursing and snuggling. … [Read More]
BBC swim draws nearly 200 swimmers
Press Release NEW BEDFORD, Mass. – Almost two hundred swimmers participated in the 29th annual Buzzards Bay Swim on Saturday, June 18 in New Bedford and Fairhaven. Swimmers completed a scenic 1.2-mile point-to-point open water course from New Bedford’s South End, past the iconic Butler Flats Lighthouse and New Bedford Hurricane Barrier with a… [Read More]
Letter_Stop vandalizing signs
Stop Vandalizing Political Signs As a candidate running against a 30-year incumbent, Bill Straus, I knew I would be the underdog. But, personally, I always fight for the underdog!! I am most disappointed some individual has vandalized my sign two times at Friendly Farms on the Neck. To whoever it is, please STOP, you have a… [Read More]
Letter_Quit Smoking
Quit Smoking Now If you or a loved one want to quit smoking, vaping, or using tobacco or nicotine products, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health can help. Its campaign, Take the First Step, gives information about 1-800-QUIT-NOW, the Massachusetts’ Quitline for tobacco/nicotine, encouraging you to call for FREE support or to connect online at mass.gov/quitting…. [Read More]
Letter_Hodgson’s Next Threat
The next threat posed by Sheriff Hodgson With the increasing anger-fueled divisiveness in this country it is important to call out public officials who perpetuate or enhance their careers by joining the chorus of hatemongers. Massachusetts residents do not have to look to other states to identify an elected official who repeatedly employs hate and… [Read More]
Acushnet K9 is Sunny
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet has officially named their new K9 “Sunny.” The Standard Poodle puppy has already begun her training and is making the rounds of town officials to get used to her new gig. According to the Acushnet PD Facebook page, Sunny had her first puppy training class this week. “She learned how to… [Read More]
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