Dear Frankie has expanded to videos. Find her on Facebook, Instagarm, and TikTok. Search for dearfrankie dogtodogadvice. Turning Myself into the Shelter Dear Frankie, My mom and dad recently retired and have been talking a lot about selling everything and moving to Maine. A couple of years ago they inherited a big farmhouse and land… [Read More]
Protesters gather for No Kings rally
By Beth David, Editor Organizers held “No Kings” rallies across the country on 6/14/26, to protest the destructive, authoritarian tactics of the Trump Administration “As America approaches its 250th anniversary, we have a choice about what story we tell. “We can let strongman politics and corruption define the moment. Or we can make the story of… [Read More]
Seniors at Oxford Residences enjoy prom
By Beth David, Editor The residents of Oxford Residences, a 62+ community, enjoyed a “Blue Hawaii” themed prom on Friday, 6/12/26, complete with dancing, lots of good food, and a Prom Queen. Louise Sylvia, 106, is the most mature resident of the complex, and she was enjoying the music, the company of her daughter Pat Sylvia… [Read More]
Select Board trying to get creative to fund tourism
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 6/15/26, the Fairhaven Select Board discussed the possibility of trying to fund the tourism department through donations or grants. The department will be eliminated after 6/30 due to budget cuts. The Proposition 2 1/2 override vote would have saved the department, but the override failed (see page 3)…. [Read More]
NFIA Open Air Market has something for everyone
By Beth David, Editor The North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s Open Air Market continues on Saturdays, along with other farmers markets starting to kick into high gear (see page 5 for details). On Saturday, 6/13/26, the NFIA market at Livesey Park had a variety of vendors and a steady stream of visitors, despite the heat. Most vendors… [Read More]
Election results finalized; Tourism Office to close on 6/30
By Beth David, Editor The results of the Fairhaven election, in addition to choosing elected officials, include the outcome of three ballot questions. Three candidates competed for two seats on the Select Board. Pam Kuechler took the top spot with 1785 votes; Rick Trapilo got 143; Miles Grant received 1562. Planning Board also had two contested… [Read More]
Acushnet Preschooler killed by car in New Bedford
By Beth David, Editor A four-year-old Acushnet boy was killed by a car on 6/10/26 in New Bedford, on Cherokee Street, near Sassaquin Pond. Young Liam Pinheiro was riding his tricycle while visiting family when he collided with a truck. The driver stayed on scene and cooperated with police. “Our community has been devastated by this… [Read More]
Obituary: Jean Ann Warters
Jean Ann Warters Jean Ann Warters passed unexpectedly June 4, 2026, in Naples, FL following a year of health challenges. Born Jean Ann Silvestrone to Gismonde and Catherine (D’Amore) Silvestrone May 3, 1953 in Watertown, MA she lived most of her life in Fairhaven, MA. She was a 1971 graduate of the former Southeastern Massachusetts… [Read More]
Obituary: Meredith Ann Hathaway
Meredith Ann Hathaway Meredith Ann (Richmond) Hathaway, 86, of Lake Wales, FL, formerly of Fairhaven, MA, Bridgewater Corners and Plymouth, VT, and Dundee, FL passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026 with family by her side. She was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Harold and Dorothy (Lambert) Richmond. She was married to… [Read More]
Old Colony redo vote is Saturday, 6/20
By Beth David, Editor The Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School building project will get a re-vote this Saturday, 6/20/26. The five member communities voted on 11/10/25 to authorize funding of the $288.7 million project, but the measure failed. The numbers have not changed and the district will vote again. With the Mass. School Building… [Read More]
