By Beth David, Editor One of Fairhaven’s newest businesses is introducing the town to poutine, a Canadian specialty made with French fries, cheese curds and lots of other goodies for variety. Economic Development Chairperson, Cathy Melanson, officially welcomed Krave Poutinerie at a ribbon cutting on 9/24/26, saying that Fairhaven is happy to be getting new business,… [Read More]
One seriously injured in Acushnet Motorcycle accident
Acushnet Fire Department Press Release Acushnet Police and Fire Departments responded to the intersection of South Main Street and Jean Street for a report of a motor vehicle versus motorcycle accident on Thursday evening, 9/24/26, at approximately 9:14 p.m. On arrival, first responders located a motorcycle lying in the roadway next to a vehicle and… [Read More]
Fairhaven resident finds seamless path from BCC to BSU
Press Release When Elizabeth Pereira was deciding what to do after high school, she knew one thing: She wanted an affordable path to continue her education. The Fairhaven native found that path close to home at Bristol Community College, where she graduated this year as the Class of 2026 valedictorian. This fall, she is continuing… [Read More]
Ouellette announces re-election run in state’s 8th Bristol Race
Press Release Some people enter public service to make speeches, I got into public service to solve problems. For more than twenty years, I had the privilege of serving Westport on the Selectboard and SRPEDD. I spent thirty years working in the Dartmouth and Acushnet Public Schools. I served my community as a reserve police… [Read More]
Acushnet’s St. Gelais gets on ballot in state’s 8th Bristol Race
Press Release Jesse St. Gelais of Acushnet has officially secured the Republican nomination for State Representative in Massachusetts’ 8th Bristol District after winning the September 1 Republican primary. St. Gelais received 1,860 votes, or 63.5 percent of the vote, defeating Christopher Thrasher, who received 1,067 votes, according to official Massachusetts election results. “I am incredibly… [Read More]
Fairhaven’s McConnell gets on ballot to challenge Montigny
Press Release Greetings Friends and Neighbors I am writing to thank all the Republican and unenrolled voters who chose a Republican primary election ballot on September 1st and cast their vote to nominate me, Robert S. McConnell, to appear on the November 3rd general election ballot for Second Bristol and Plymouth District State Senate. I… [Read More]
Montigny announces re-election run in 2nd Bristol & Plymouth
Press Release Hello Acushnet and Fairhaven. As election day approaches, I would like to take this opportunity to once again ask for your vote on Tuesday, November 3rd. As your State Senator I have always put the needs of our community first, regardless of whether that position complies with Beacon Hill leadership. Too many of… [Read More]
Become an AARP Tax Aide volunteer
Press Release Tax season is still months away, but the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is already busy recruiting volunteers for the upcoming tax season. AARP is the largest of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs in the nation, both IRS-supported initiatives. The program benefits low to moderate… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Dressing Up Dear Frankie, My mom insists on dressing me up for every holiday. If it isn’t the reindeer costume, it’s pink rabbit ears — and worst of all, the Halloween pumpkin outfit. During off-seasons, it’s bandannas, coats, boots — you name it. Lassie and Rin-Tin -Tin never had to wear costumes, so why me? Is there… [Read More]
VFW Auxiliary observes POW/MIA Recognition Day
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Auxiliary held a remembrance ceremony in honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day (Prisoners of War/Missing in Action) at the Fairhaven Council on Aging/ Senior Center on Saturday, 9/19/26. The event featured several speakers, a display of the Missing Man Table, and a roll call of… [Read More]
