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89th annual OLOA Feast

August 29, 2019 by Staff Writer

Sat., Sun., Mon., 8/31–9/2. Our Lady of Angels Feast Grounds, 7 Jesse St., Sat., 5 p.m.–Midnight; Sun. Noon– Midnight; Mon. Noon–10 p.m.. Proces­sion on Main St. Monday at 1:00 p.m. A traditional, weekend-long Portu­guese “festa” featuring live music, game booths, Portuguese and American foods, auctions, kids’ activities. On Monday at 1:00 p.m. a procession is… [Read More]

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OLOA statue gets all spruced up for the big feast

August 29, 2019 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Members of Our Lady of Angels Catholic Association have been busy behind the scenes cutting cacoila, sprucing up the feast grounds, and otherwise getting ready for the “Biggest Little Feast” this weekend, the 89th annual. This year the base of the big statue of Our Lady of Angels got replaced with a… [Read More]

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Fairhaven resident dies from EEE

August 29, 2019 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor A Fairhaven woman was the fourth person in Massachusetts to contract Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and is the first to die from the disease this year. Laurie Sylvia, a Sconticut Neck resident, died on Sunday, 8/25, after battling the virus for a couple of weeks. She was a real estate agent who worked… [Read More]

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Fire muster lets firefighters strut their stuff

August 29, 2019 by Staff Writer

Two teams from Dartmouth, and one each from Mattapoisett and Westport faced off at the 10th annual Fire Muster hosted by Fairhaven at Livesey Park on Sunday, 8/25/19. The day started with a wet parade along the streets of Fairhaven, with firefighters spraying the crowd with water, and the crowd firing back. On the muster… [Read More]

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They’ve gone BAAACCKKKK…..

August 29, 2019 by Staff Writer

Most schools in the area started classes this week. In Fairhaven, grades 1 to 12 started on Tuesday, 8/27. Kindergarten and preK were scheduled to start on Thursday, 8/29. It is, of course customary to show a picture of the kids starting school, but there’s more to starting school than starting school. A group of… [Read More]

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Fairhaven TV photos winners, weeks 1 & 2

August 29, 2019 by Staff Writer

Fairhaven TV’s summer photo contest has started and will continue through the end of September. Deadline is every Friday at 9 a.m. for the week’s winning entry. To help you prepare for the coming weeks, this is our photo contest schedule. How to Enter: Follow our Facebook page and/or Instagram @fairhaven_tv (we check!); Post and… [Read More]

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Little Village Cafe opens in Fairhaven

August 29, 2019 by Staff Writer

The Little Village Cafe, occupying the former site of Pumpernickel’s, is now open for business. The new owners also own The Village Cafe on Route 6 in Dartmouth. The new place opened the week of August 12, and by all accounts, did well for a first week. “Successful first week at our new location,” reads… [Read More]

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Group from the FHS class of ’61 still having fun together

August 29, 2019 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Long time friends from the Fairhaven High School class of 1961 are still hanging out and having fun. The women try to get together every few months. “We always gather Homecoming Weekend, but we also try to get together every few months, some­times eating out, but mostly gather­ing at Carolyn Beaulieu’s house… [Read More]

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BOH: Do not touch dead birds

August 29, 2019 by Staff Writer

Press Release The Fairhaven Health Department has received several notifications of deceased birds and seagulls in the Fairhaven area. While we understand the concerns residents may have with possible correlation to EEE, our department does not have any knowledge of knowing if these birds have contracted EEE, nor do we have the necessary equipment to… [Read More]

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Acushnet’s Pop Casey’s not reopening due to owner’s illness

August 29, 2019 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Pop Casey’s will not re-open after vacation, according to a Facebook post by Lynn Baker. The Acushnet staple, located on South Main Street, has been open for more than 75 years. Ms. Baker wrote that it was the most difficult decision she has ever had to make. She said she has been… [Read More]

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