By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s Teddy Bear parade celebrated its 40th anniversary with a jaunt through the center of town and fun activities on the lawn of the Unitarian church on Saturday, 8/16/25. Children and their adults marched from the Millicent Library up a few blocks and through Our Lady’s Haven, giving the residents there a… [Read More]
Kool Kids Dive into Ocean Learning
Submitted The Fairhaven Recreation Department’s Kool Kids Summer Program recently wrapped up “Under the Sea Week,” giving participants a hands-on introduction to marine life and ocean conservation. Staff from the Fairhaven Marine Resource Department and Fairhaven Conservation visited the program to teach children about the importance of keeping waterways clean. Students were particularly fascinated by… [Read More]
Father and son play for football summer league
By Beth David, Editor Dennis Arsenault thought it was fun to play football in his 40s into his 50s. Then he decided to hang up his cleats. Until his son, Rudy, 20, said he’d like to play, too. A father-son team within the team was born. Dennis and Rudy played for the New England Bombers this… [Read More]
OLOA Feast announces changes, including metal detector
Press Release To all guests, patrons, members and volunteers. This year there will be a few changes to our OLOA (Our Lady of Angels) feast. It is our top; concern to make sure that the feast is as safe as possible so everyone can come enjoy our beloved 95 year old tradition of the OLOA… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Third Time’s the Charm Dear Frankie, My first adoptive parents were in their seventies and laid back. I typically got up around 9:30, went for a short walk, had breakfast, and spent my mornings lounging on the window seat, watching the comings and goings in the neighborhood. When my parents went into assisted living, I… [Read More]
Police take it in annual Guns n Hoses softball showdown
By Beth David, Editor The third annual battle of the badges softball game in Acushnet, dubbed Guns ’n Hoses, ended with a win by police over the fire department, 40-23. “The Police Department took the title once more due to their teamwork and athleticism!” wrote the town on its Facebook page. “The Fire Department gave them… [Read More]
Select Board appoints committee members, approves street signs
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 8/11/25, the Fairhaven Select Board approved two new street signs, and appointed new members to the Historical Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. SB chairperson, Charles Murphy, was absent from the meeting due to a flight delay. Vice Chair Andrew Romano chaired the meeting. Police Lt. Kevin… [Read More]
Fire destroys garage, vehicles in Acushnet
Press Release At approximately 3:28 p.m. on August 8, 2025, the Acushnet Fire and EMS Department was alerted to a garage fire at 12 Rotch Street.* Firefighters arrived on scene approximately five minutes after the original call. Upon arrival they found a detached garage that was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters immediately deployed hose lines… [Read More]
Lake Street Rec Area weed remediation begins
From submitted materials State Representatives Steve Ouellette and Mark Sylvia visited the weed remediation project, while in action, at the Lake Street Recreation Area in Acushnet on Friday, 8/8/25 to see first hand how the project is progressing. Representatives from the Acushnet Conservation Commission and New Bedford Conservation Department attended, as well as the project… [Read More]
“Nana” Purrington turns 103
By Beth David, Editor On June 21, 2025, family and friends gathered to wish a very special 103rd birthday to Marian “Nana” Purrington of Fairhaven, who reached the milestone on 6/24. Family traveled from five states to celebrate with Nana, who still plays Mahjong, attends church regularly, and enjoys family get togethers. She has three children,… [Read More]
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