By Beth David, Editor You’ve heard the songs before, but probably not like this. Imagine the big voice of an opera soloist singing “Oh Susanna,” “I Dream of Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair,” and other traditional and folk music Americana from a couple of centuries ago. Pair it up with a masterful pianist in… [Read More]
Acushnet Democratic Town Committee holds peaceful protest
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Democratic Town Committee held its first stand out in Acushnet on 7/18/26 at Pope Park to protest the Trump administration’s authoritarian tactics. More than 50 people attended the peaceful protest to “teach, reach, preach.” The Committee posted a thank-you on Facebook to those who attended and to neighboring DTCs. “to… [Read More]
Sagres and Ernestina visit New Bedford
As part of the celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday, the Tall Ship NRP (Navio da República Portuguesa, ship of the Portuguese Republic) Sagres visited New Bedford on Sunday, 7/19/26, and docked at Marine Commerce Terminal for tours through 7/22. The Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey and a few of New Bedford’s authentic Azorean Whaleboats escorted the Sagres… [Read More]
Fairhaven celebrates America’s 250th with parade, cannon fire
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven held a parade, classic car cruise, and ceremony, complete with cannon fire, to celebrate America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. The parade traveled from the center of town along Green Street to Fort Phoenix for the ceremony. Activities included the reading of the Declaration of Independence and the fired the… [Read More]
Fire Safety day includes cooling down
The Millicent Library in Fairhaven held its annual Fire Truck Day on 7/14/26, with the Fairhaven Fire Department giving a presentation on fire safety, and then letting the kids (of all ages) cool down under the fire hose on the lawn of the Unitarian Church. Visit https://millicentlibrary.org to learn more about the Millicent Library’s programs. … [Read More]
FALPT organizes river cleanup
The Fairhaven-Acushnet Land Preservation Trust organized a cleanup of the Acushnet River at Hamlin street on 7/11/26. The volunteers cleared pathways to suport the herring’s migration next season. Sixteen volunteers cleared 270 yards of river debris that will not only help the herring, but will also help kayakers and canoers. “The volunteers worked hard and… [Read More]
Acushnet students tour PJK
Building Connections Through Education: 4th Grade Quarry Experience By Lily Marguy, PJK Communications Specialist This spring, P.J. Keating proudly partnered with Acushnet Public Schools to deliver an engaging, hands-on learning experience for local fourth grade students, bringing classroom concepts to life while making a lasting impact on the community. The Rocks Build Our World program began… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Dear Frankie has expanded to videos. Find her on Facebook, Instagarm, and TikTok. Search for dearfrankie dogtodogadvice. Retirement Dear Frankie, My dad has talked for years about spending time with me after he retired. In his first year of retirement, he was gone a lot, visiting retirement communities in the south to find the perfect… [Read More]
Homecoming packs ’em in
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s 49th Homecoming Day Fair, sponsored by the Fairhaven Improvement Association, drew in a crowd that packed the streets around Town Hall on Saturday 6/27/26. The fair is best known for connecting people who have not seen each other in a long time, often since the previous year’s Homecoming. Parking was tight… [Read More]
Region celebrates July 4 with parades, fireworks
The public can enjoy parades, fireworks, reenactments this weekend as the nation celebrates its 250th Independence Day. Fairhaven Parade, Car Cruise, Cannon Fire The Fairhaven Village Militia will officially participate in the town’s annual Independence Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday, July 4, 2026, bringing living history to life as part of a landmark community… [Read More]
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