The Fairhaven Animal Shelter has a new generator. A group of supporters raised 100% of the funds and volunteers installed the Generac generator on Friday, 10/21/22. “This whole project was made possible by the generosity of the community,” wrote Animal Control Officer Terry Cripps on the shelter’s Facebook page. “Our animals won’t be cold again… [Read More]

Story and photos by Glenn C. Silva One of Fairhaven’s most visible businesses is closing its doors. Located on Route 6, What A Find! Consignment has sold used furniture for 15 years, run by owners Lief and Linda Johannessen. The building has been a furniture store for decades.  Built in 1951 by Linda’s dad, Leach… [Read More]

Howling the Night Away Dear Frankie, Last week, Charley, a cocker spaniel friend, came to stay with us because his family had to go to a funeral that was far away. He didn’t know the person who died, so he wasn’t grieving or anything like that, but he wasn’t happy.  The first night he howled… [Read More]

Follow the Halloween Trail…if you dare Halloween is Monday, 10/31 By Beth David, Editor Welcome to our 17th annual Halloween Trail.  Most are drive/walk by or wander around this year. Manny, though, at Ole Oxford Haunt (#2) is still sending you through the gauntlet of horror, twisting around his yard, with who-knows-what jumping out to scare… [Read More]

There are plenty of other haunted happenings this week and next besides the Halloween Trail (page 12). Here’s a list of the ones we know about. I’m betting there are more. So…have fun…be scared! Pawtoberfest Diamond in the Ruff, 211 Middle Road, Acushnet, presents Pawtober­fest on Sunday, October 23, from 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.  Spend the… [Read More]

Acushnet Acushnet will hold early voting hours from Saturday 10/22, through Friday 11/4. Hours are: • Sat., 10/22: 10 a.m. to 4 p .m. • Mon., 10/24: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m • Tues, 10/25, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Wed., 10/26, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m • Thurs., 10/27, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Fri., 10/28, 8:30 a.m…. [Read More]

Encampment Fairhaven Village Militia, Revolu­tionary War Encampment, Sat., 10/22, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Fort Phoenix, Fort Street, Fairhaven, MA The Fairhaven Village Militia and the Wareham Minutemen and Militia Companies present a one-day historical encampment at Fort Phoenix. Talk to period costumed men and women about the fort’s history and life in the 1770s…. [Read More]

Never the Same Dear Frankie, Violette is my twin and best friend. When we were very young, our parents en­rolled us in agility classes. From the start, it was clear that Violette would be a star. Yesterday, after years of practice and more blue ribbons than you can count, Violette left with her coach to… [Read More]