The Marine Fisheries Advisory Commission has approved DMF recommendations to adjust the recreational possession limit for bluefish. Effective May 1, 2020: • Recreational anglers fishing from shore or a private vessel are limited to harvesting and possessing 3 bluefish per day. • Recreational anglers fishing from a for-hire vessel during a for-hire trip are limited to harvesting… [Read More]

New recreational fishing rules have been adopted in Massachusetts to increase the conservation of Atlantic striped bass. The size of fish that can be recreationally harvested has been further restricted to end overfishing on the resource, while additional fishing gear requirements have been established to address recreational catch and release mortality. Changes take effect on… [Read More]

The FHS Alumni Association is excited to announce that 104 yearbooks going back to 1923 are now available online thanks to the dedication and diligence of the Millicent Library Director Carolyn Longworth and Archivist Debbie Charpentier. The Millicent Library received a grant to be able to complete this huge project. These yearbooks can be accessed… [Read More]

The Shepherd’s Panatry is still open to help those who need to get food. We want to assure our regular families, and new families alike, that we are taking every precaution to make sure our handling of the food is safe and sanitary. The safety of our volunteers and for all who depend on the… [Read More]

Carolyn Longworth, Library Director, The Millicent Library Although the building is closed, the Millicent Library provides lots of online resources to use during the Coronavirus lockdown. If you need something to read, watch, or listen to, or if you’re nervous about the present and the future and want to escape to the past, we have you covered…. [Read More]

Can you describe how your personal situation has changed since the Covid-19 crisis hit our world? Do you remember the day when you realized everything was different? What is happening in Westport that is giving you hope for our future? What is making you feel positive? The Covid-19 pandemic must be chronicled from a local… [Read More]

The Shepherd’s Panatry is still open to help those who need to get food. We want to assure our regular families, and new families alike, that we are taking every precaution to make sure our handling of the food is safe and sanitary. The safety of our volunteers and for all who depend on the… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Police Union New England Police Benevolent Associa­tion will be selling custom patches in honor of Autism Awareness Month throughout April. Patches will be available for purchase over the next few weeks and money raised through the sales will be donated to a local Autism program, which will be determined later this month. Some… [Read More]

The Class of 1970 of Fairhaven High School is having their 50th Reunion on Saturday, September 12th at Century House in Acushnet. The following members are still missing: Selma Blair, Marc Blum, Gary Cournoyer, Claire Ford, William Faulkner, Beverly Luz, Lynn Davies Roderick, Debra Chausse Silvia, Donna Sowa-Ashworth, Diane Mayo Zosiak and Diane Perrault Hurley…. [Read More]