By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Village Militia held its fall encampment at Fort Phoenix on 10/22/22, without shooting off the big cannons, but still with plenty of fun Revolutionary era activities. Visitors to the fort saw period dressed men and women cooking over the open fire, and demonstrating a variety of skills a soldier of… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s household hazardous waste day saw 292 cars take advantage of the opportunity to properly dispose of old paints, gas, oil, and other dangerous chemicals. Brian Pawlowic of MXI, the company that sorted and disposed of the materials, said they collected a lot of paint this year, both oil-based an latex. They… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor St. Joseph Church recently honored couples who have been married for 50 years or more, and members of religious orders who have served for 50 or more years. Ten couples and five religious were honored at a celebration on Saturday, 10/15/22. The Golden Jubilee celebration included a special thanksgiving mass, the couples… [Read More]

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]