By Beth David, Editor The Dr. CE Bert Chapter 7 of the Disabled American Veterans in New Bedford, held its annual Christmas luncheon on Sunday, taking the opportunity to praise volunteers and thank sponsors for the various gifts throughout the year. The DAV’s main focus is to help veterans get the benefits they deserve. “That’s what… [Read More]
Selectboard recognizes rescuers; tax rate drops a tad
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Selectboard recognized first responders who saved the crew of the Captain Jeff, a scalloper that took on water and sank on Sunday, 11/20. Six crew members, five men and one woman, needed to be taken off the boat in rough seas. TowBoat US New Bedford, with Captain Clint Allen at… [Read More]
Santa Claus joins Benoit Square lighting
By Beth David, Editor Santa Claus helped kick off the holiday season with a grand entrance on an antique fire truck into North Fairhaven on Friday, 12/2, for the lighting of Benoit Square. Sponsored by the North Fairhaven Improvement Association, the free annual event included singing in the square by the public, led by Mrs…. [Read More]
Father and son dead in Acushnet from carbon monoxide poisoning
Bristol County DA Press Release Multiple agencies are currently investigating the deaths of a father and his son in Acushnet. The two deaths are likely the result of carbon monoxide poisoning, and foul play is not suspected at this time. The deceased have been identified as Joseph Lopes, 41, and Collin Lopes, 9, both of… [Read More]
Old-Time Holiday is this weekend in Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor This weekend, the Fairhaven Office of Tourism sponsors one of its biggest events: The Old-Time Holiday, which features numerous activities around town, especially in the center (see page 7 for ad and last week’s issue for detailed listings). All events are free admission (except the house tours on Sunday). As you walk… [Read More]
Fairhaven Police cracking down on impaired driving for holidays
From press release materials The Fairhaven Police Department has received a $7,500 grant for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign during the holidays. The FPD will increase the number of impaired driving patrols through the special grant from the Highway Safety Division of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. More than 200… [Read More]
Acushnet lights up the Fire Station grounds, Santa visits
By Beth David, Editor The town of Acushnet paid tribute to one of their own when it lit up the fire station grounds on Russell Street, Sunday, 12/4. Logan Varieur made the countdown on the microphone in memory of his little sister, Victoria “Tori” Lynn Varieur, age 3, AKA “Princes Tori,” who was killed in a… [Read More]
FHS football faithful gather before the big game
By Beth David, Editor On Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, 11/23, the Fairhaven Blue Devils and supporters gathered at Cushman Park for the annual bonfire sponsored by the Fairhaven Gridiron Club. Popcorn, hot chocolate, a DJ and the Fairhaven High School band added to the festive atmosphere. Kevin Cadieux of the Gridiron Club, said the event could not… [Read More]
Benoit Square lighting leads way on Holiday events
The next few weeks are loaded with all kinds of fun holiday-related events. Santa Claus will be all over the area spreading his special kind of cheer. Organizations large and small will host, sponsor and otherwise take part in all manner of sing-alongs, toy drives, food drives, and holiday fairs. Here is a sampling of… [Read More]
Pie Daddy contest marks end of Wood School food drive
By Beth David, Editor The students of the LL Wood School in Fairhaven surpassed thei rfood drive goal, collecting almost 4,000 items, about double last year’s collection. Last year, the school collected 2,000 items. This year, the school decided to do things a little differently. They decided to collect enough items to feed 100 families. That… [Read More]
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