Submitted The American, Province­town poet Mary Oliver often asked, “What will you do with your one precious life?” For Matilda (Tillie) Almeida, she has a list of responses given that she just turned 100 years old on October 9.  At the 100 year mark, Tillie’s first response would be Mother of four children and their… [Read More]

Submitted On October 3, Fairhaven High School welcomed students and staff from our sister city school, Shimizu High School in Tosashimizu, Japan. The visit began in the Bernard F. Roderick Library at FHS, where members of the History Club and Ambassadors Club greeted the guests by waving Japanese and American flags.  Students from both schools… [Read More]

Pink Out for Breast Cancer Awareness Hello everyone! The start of the new school year means Friday Night Lights and cheering on our out­standing Fairhaven High School football team. On Friday, 10/17/25, the Fairhaven Blue Devils took Bourne during the Homecoming game and celebrated Senior Night, honoring the many talented football players that have shown… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Millicent Library and the Unitarian Church have teamed up to present StoryWalk on the lawn of the UU Church at the corner of William and Center Streets in Fairhaven. Wheelchair access is from Center Street.  The 18 panels each feature a page or pages of a children’s book. Two activity panels… [Read More]

It was standing (or sitting) room only on Friday, 10/17/25, at Fairhaven Town Hall, when The Fairhaven Historical Society hosted Nathaniel Philbrick, who discussed his book, “In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex.” Hundreds showed up, filling the main floor of the auditorium and the balcony. Mr. Philbrick discussed his… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven held its first Oktoberfest on Saturday, 10/18/25, in front of town hall, featuring food vendors, a beer garden, and live music.  Food choices ranged from ethnic specialties to local favorites.  Judy Theodore and Paula Faye got the lobster roll with chowder from Mac’s Soda Bar, and they tried the Pumpkin… [Read More]

The Proposal Dear Frankie, My sister Hope moved back home last month. Steve, the guy she is engaged to and has been living with for four years, told her he wasn’t ready to set a wedding date.  Since she left Steve, he has been calling, begging her to come back. He told her he is… [Read More]