Signalling the end of the summer reading program, the 35th annual Teddy Bear Parade traipsed through the center of Fairhaven with scores of Teddy lovers of all ages clutching their favorite stuffed animal from the Millicent Library to Our Lady’s Haven and back. At OLH, the elder set handed out goodies and got some young… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven held its third annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, 8/6/19, on the west lawn of Fairhaven High School. Although the event was shortened by one hour due to the increased EEE threat (see page 10), people still showed up and had lots of fun enjoying free entertainment, activi­ties for children,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The origi­nal destina­tion was Block Island. But when Friday afternoon rolled around, my friend Tori and I had only decided that we wanted to leave from Newport because it’s a shorter ferry ride than Fall River. We still needed to research ferry times, places to visit, etc. So, we just decided to… [Read More]

The Donut Factory opened its second location at 7 Howland Road in Fairhaven on Sunday, 8/4, and offered a free glazed donut to the first 50 customers. Kyle Vicino of Marion was the first customer at 6:10 a.m. and got his free donut, along with a half-dozen to take out.  “These are good donuts,” he… [Read More]

Submitted by the Fairhaven Health Agent The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced on August 2 that EEE virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Fairhaven, Massachusetts. They Have updated our status to HIGH RISK. The Fairhaven board of Health is requiring a restriction of all outdoor activities from dusk till dawn until further… [Read More]

Thousands braved the heat for the 105th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, the Portuguese feast in New Bedford, last weekend. It is the largest feast of its kind in the world. Entertainment included live music on five stages, carnival rides, lots and lots and LOTS of food and drink, and dancing and lots of meeting… [Read More]