By Beth David, Editor How many times have you heard that a house has a story to tell? How many times have you heard, “If these walls could talk”? How many times have you wondered what went on inside a house that has a plaque attached to it. You know the kind, the ones that… [Read More]
One last chance to see Church of the Good Shepherd fresco
By Beth David, Editor The Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopalian church in Fairhaven is closing its doors for good. The last service will be this Sunday, 9/24. Along with the end of services, the closure means the last chance for the public to be able to marvel at the Good Shepherd fresco. The dramatic… [Read More]
Fairhaven High School Math Team wins award
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven High School Math Team won the championship for the entire Southeastern Massachusetts Math League for the 2016-17 season. According to math teacher Philip Harding, the competition is “intense,” pitting only the best against the best. “The questions are very high level math in the topics of Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics… [Read More]
Fairhaven Lions and Alden Court team up for Family Fun Day
Submitted On September 16th, The Fairhaven Lions Club teamed with Alden Court Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Center for a Family Fun Day with a Portuguese Feast theme. Chef Dana made cacoila, chicken Mozambique, rice, boiled potatoes, kale soup, malassadas, pops, sweet bread and, of course, pastiche de nada, those wonderful custard tarts! Entertainment was by… [Read More]
Women’s record set in 17th annual Fort Phoenix 5K
By Beth David, Editor A small field of 82 finished the 17th annual Fort Phoenix 5K Road Race on a bright and sunny Sunday, 9/10, in Fairhaven. The family friendly race includes a simultanious, non-competitive walk, with nine walkers participating this year. Race organizer Kathy Lopes said there were no issues, it “went off like… [Read More]
ZBA rejects one, continues one
By Beth David, Editor In a matter that has been kicking around in one form or another for months, the Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals continued a hearing at its 9/5 meeting for Robert and Judith Tubbs who are seeking to sell their property at 294 Huttleston Avenue (Route 6) so eight rental units can… [Read More]
Anne O’Brien chosen as Fairhaven’s first HR Director
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard voted to approve the appointment of Assistant Town Administrator Anne O’Brien to the newly created position of Human Resources Director. Town Administrator Mark Rees made the appointment and announced it at the Selectboard meeting on Monday, 9/12. The board needed to approve it. Ms. O’Brien recently achieved her… [Read More]
Azorean Whaleboat Regatta dresses up New Bedford waters
First held in 2004 in New Bedford, the Azorean Maritime Heritage Society’s International Azorean Whaleboat Regatta alternates every other year between New Bedford and the Azores. This weekend, 9/8, 9, 10, New Bedford’s Clark’s Cove was packed with whaleboat rowing and sailing races. Cultural events, awards ceremony, and entertainment rounded out the weekend for… [Read More]
Apple-Peach Festival sees big crowds, perfect weather
The 38th annual Apple-Peach Festival in Acushnet saw big crowds and perfect weather this weekend. The festival grounds at the Long Plain Museum were a little smaller this year, as the lot next store was not rented, as in the past. That did not stop the crowds, though, from packing it in. Many vendors ran… [Read More]
Marine Poker Run is VROOM VROOM on the water
By Beth David, Editor The fourth annual Nopper Marine Poker Run, held this Saturday, 9/9, filled the little cove at Hoppy’s Landing with the loud “vroom vroom” of Cigarette boats as they charged off into the distance. Although dominated by the super-fast racing boats, the poker run was not a race, exactly. The 33 boats… [Read More]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 332
- 333
- 334
- 335
- 336
- …
- 376
- Next Page »
