Acushnet Fire & EMS Department Facebook post, June 20 at 2:57 PM · Thursday, 6/20/19: SO THIS HAPPENED! The department responded to the classic “cat stuck in tree” call. We determined that there was a very narrow window of space to place the aerial. Firefighter/Paramedic Tom Farland skillfully placed the ladder and removed Skittles from a… [Read More]
1535 take to the streets in Fr. Day Road Race
The 45th annual Father’s Day Road race finished up before the rains poured down on Sunday, 6/16, with 1224 people finishing up the 5K and 311 finishing the 10K. First over the line in the 5K was Trevor Wysong, 21, of Taunton in 15:48, followed by William Benoit, 16, of Fairhaven in 16:42; and Jack… [Read More]
Selectboard reopens Rasputin’s hearing
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard reconsidered their vote on sanctions against Rasputin’s Tavern and voted to re-re-open the licensing hearing at their meeting on Monday, 6/17. In a memo to the board, Fairhaven Town Administrator Mark Rees wrote that Rasputin’s had informed the town that they had “severed their relationship” with attorney Christoper Markey… [Read More]
FHS Alumni Association donates $21,500 for Chromebooks
Press Release The Fairhaven High School Alumni Association donated $21,500 toward the purchase of Google Chromebooks for Fairhaven High School incoming freshmen at a School Committee meeting, 6/12/19. The donation represents 50% of the funds needed to purchase devices for the incoming freshman class. Robert Foster, President of The Alumni Association presented the check at… [Read More]
Millicent Library summer reading program
The following events take place at the Millicent Library, 45 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719, unless otherwise noted. Contact Ms. Jane Murphy, Youth Services Librarian, jmurphy@sailsinc.org, or call 508-992-5342. The Library is wheelchair accessible. The Summer Reading Program is made free to all public libraries and residents in the Commonwealth thanks to support from the… [Read More]
AHA! holds Gay Pride Block Party
New Bedford AHA! (Art/History/Architecture) showed its support of the gay community with a big block party at its June AHA night on Thursday, 6/1319, in downtown New Bedford, with performances at a main stage in Customs House Square. The event included vendor booths, educational booths, lots of talent performing, and fun for all ages. AHA!… [Read More]
Providence pride illuminates the night
Rhode Island Pride held its Gay Pride celebration in Providence, including its illuminated night parade on Saturday, 6/15/19. The city estimated 100,000 people turned out for the festivities and stayed for the event’s largest illuminated parade yet. Photos by Glenn C. Silva. See more of his photos from this event at https://photos.app.goo.gl/HVg7pV1uaezaNref9 or find him… [Read More]
Acushnet’s Nancy Francis receives unsung hero award
Press Release Nancy Francis of Acushnet was honored on June 18 by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women as a member of the 2019 class of Unsung Heroines. Representative Chris Hendricks (11th Bristol District) recommended Ms. Francis for this recognition because of her unwavering dedication to the Acushnet Community Center and years of… [Read More]
Historical Society presents New England Pirates
Stephen O’Neill, Executive Director of the Hanover Historical Society, presented “New England Pirates” on Friday, 6/7/19, at Fairhaven Town Hall auditorium, a program of the Fairhaven Historical Society. According to Beth Luey, who attended the lecture, Mr. O’Neill explained that pirates formed their own culture and self-ruling communities. Some used the fortunes they earned to… [Read More]
Town official attacked for second time
By Beth David, Editor Jay Simmons, chairperson of the Fairhaven Conservation Commission and the Fairhaven Housing Authority, was treated at St. Luke’s Hospital for injuries he sustained to his head on June 9 at around 8 p.m. Mr. Simmons named his alleged attacker as his neighbor, Lee Miguel. The two have been in a dispute about… [Read More]
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