The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced on 8/22 that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Fairhaven .In 2017, 5,496 mosquito samples were tested for WNV and 290 samples were positive. Fairhaven had 0 WNV positive mosquito samples identified in 2017. WNV is most commonly trans­mitted to humans by… [Read More]

Fairhaven High School Class of 1969 Looking for Lost Classmates. The FHS class of 1969 is planning a 50th reunion on June 29, 2019 at the Century House in Acushnet and is trying to locate classmates. Please email contact information for any classmates to classoffhs1969@ gmail.com. Classmates are also invited to join our Facebook group,… [Read More]

The Town of Fairhaven Health Depart­ment has recently issued a public service announcement regard­ing the new recycling program. With the help of Government Access Director Derek Frates, Health Agent Mary Freire-Kellogg and Public Health Intern Daniel Shea, a video has been created that will aid in the education and promotion of recycling. The Health Department… [Read More]

Culture*Park is now accepting submissions of original plays for the 16th Annual Culture*Park Short Plays Marathon, taking place Saturday, November 17th, in downtown New Bedford, in the Whaling Museum Theater. Deadline for play submis­sions to reach Culture*Park is, September 1st, 2018. We welcome your play submissions! Plays will be read and selected by a committee… [Read More]

Reverend William Jackson, famed abolitionist, friend of Frederick Douglass, and first African-American officer of the US Army, was born on August 18, 1818. On the bicentennial of his birth, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and the New Bedford Historical Society are working together to honor his life with a series of events. On Sat.,… [Read More]

Rochester Country Fair, Thurs.– Sun., 8/16–19, at the Rocchester Country Fair Grounds, 65 Pine St., Rochester, MA 02770. Lots of new things this year, including a beer and wine garden from 5–9 p.m. No pets allowed (except service animals). Family friendly events include livestock show, petting zoo, live music, tractor pulls, antique tractor show, craft… [Read More]

Edward Albee’s “Seascape,” winner of the 1975 Pulitzer Prize, is now playing at the Marion Art Center. This two-act dramedy is about a retired couple enjoying a day at the beach when they meet a “sea creature” couple. Director Kate Fishman has cast Camerin Bennett as Sarah, Scott Fishman as Charlie, both from Marion; Tristan McCann… [Read More]

A taste of Japanese culture. You could have a Japanese reference person in your home for two days in September. This would be a significant part of the Grassroots Summit which will take place in Seattle, Washington, in September. Based on the Whitfield-Manjiro relationship the summit alternates each year between Japan and the USA.  After… [Read More]

The New Bedford Board of Election Commissioners reminds the public that the last day to register to vote and to change party enrollment for the Massachusetts state primary elections is Wed., 8/15. The state primaries will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.  Residents may register to vote in the Election Commission Office, Room 114… [Read More]