A fast moving storm tore through the area on Tuesday and brought a tornado that touched down in Mattapoisett and one that touched town in Barnstable. The state averages two tornados a year; this year we have had three. New Bedford got 1.87” of rain in just a few minutes. The northern part of the… [Read More]

From Press Release Materials On August 4th, 2023, the US Coast Guard celebrated its 233rd birthday of serving the maritime interests of our nation through the hard work and selfless dedication of its men and women. The New Bedford Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 65 is the uniform, non-paid component of the US Coast Guard created… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s own Lori Leal won the Powderpuff car race at the Seekonk Speedway for the second time in two years. The latest win was this Saturday, 8/5. Powderpuff races are all female races at Seekonk and held every month. Ms. Leal said she tries to compete every month. It all started… [Read More]

The little restaurant at 16 Main Street in Fairhaven is filled up with yummy goodies once again. “Mey Breakfast” opened up last week in the former Margaret’s loca­tion on the corner of Main and Ferry Streets. Mey Tex has the experience of running “The Rise Cafe” in Somerset, and decided to branch out and open… [Read More]

Snack Swiper Dear Frankie, The first thing I do when I get to doggie day­care is unpack my backpack.  I am very organized and like to check what my mom has sent for a snack. Then I store my snack in my cubie.  On those rare occasions when I forget to bring my snack, the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Firefighters Association, Local 1555 treated the community to its first “Foam Day” on Saturday, 7/29/23, at Cushman Park. Firefighters used the same setup they use for fighting fires with foam, but instead of the eductor pulling chemical foam from a container, it pulled Dawn Dish Detergent into the water stream… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board spent a bit more time than usual at its 7/17/23 meeting discussing police details for Our Lady of Angels Feast, which will be held at the OLOA feast grounds September 2–4.  Lt. David Sobral of the Fairhaven Police Department told the SB that he felt there needed… [Read More]