Approximately 50 children and their adults got some hands-on lessons in making and firing off bottle rockets at the Millicent Library on Monday, 8/14/23. Toby Dills explained the science behind bottle rockets, and attendees got to construct their own rockets and blast them off on the lawn of the Unitarian Church across the street. The… [Read More]

Ballet Dear Frankie, My older brothers are jocks. I have never liked sports, but I have always loved to dance. I have been taking ballet classes and performing for as long as I can remember.  A few weeks ago, I was wearing my dance tights and carrying my ballet shoes when I came home from… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Firefighter/paramedic Jesse Lacerda was in his back yard at around 4:15 on Saturday, 8/12/23, when he heard a panicked yell for somone to call 911. He jumped over his fence towards the voice, where he found a young child who had drowned and was receiving CPR. FF Lacerda offered his… [Read More]

Fairhaven’s Huttleston Marketplace features up to 76 vendors selling select hand made arts and crafts, local produce and locally prepared foods. The marketplace will continue every Saturday, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through September 30. Sponsored by the Fairhaven Office of Tourism. Learn more at https://fairhaventours.com/huttleston-marketplace/. Photo by Beth David. •••… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 8/7/23, the Fairhaven Select Board closed the public hearing to remove Gary Lavalette from the Historical Commis­sion that had been continued from 7/10/23. Select Board chairperson Leon Correy opened the meeting by saying that “serious and unfounded accusations” had been levied against him via email by Mr…. [Read More]

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]