By Beth David, Editor Alyssa Botelho, an alumna of the University of Rhode Island and a historical fiction filmmaker from Southeastern New England, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant to conduct research in the Azores, Portugal, for the 2025–2026 academic year. Her project, The Last Frontier: War, Whales, and American-Azorean Family Bonds in… [Read More]

Fairhaven Historical Society awards scholarship Press release The Fairhaven Historical Society is pleased to announce the awarding of the Enrique Goytizolo Scholarship to Miss Carlie Francis of Fairhaven High School. Carlie Francis captained both her Field Hockey and Lacrosse teams and was vice president of the National Honor Society.  She plans to enter the six-year… [Read More]

Press Release Fairhaven resident, Ireland Nordstrom, graduated Cum Laude from St. George’s School in Newport, Rhode Island.  During her time at St. George’s, Ireland served as Senior Prefect and was recognized with the Arete Award for scholastic excellence in her independent study, “Sub­stantive Due Process and Its Role in Shaping American Society”.  This fall, she… [Read More]

From Press Release Materials Blue Stream Shellfish launched the Commonwealth’s first all-electric work skiff — a major milestone in clean energy, maritime innovation and sustainable aquaculture.  Funded by the Massachusetts Divi­sion of Marine Fisheries’ Environ­mental Economic Innovation and Resiliency Grant Program, the 26-foot aluminum vessel was constructed by Atlantic Marine Boats (Scarborough, ME) and is powered… [Read More]

Press Release Recycle, Relieve,  Revive  Furniture can be a burden which leads to waste, debt, or incon­venience. At Fernandes Family Furniture, we buy, sell, and refinish quality wood furniture to eliminate barriers that prevent neighbors from recycling, such as condition, cost, and inconvenience.  Together, we relieve our neighbors’ frustration and revive each other’s value.  The… [Read More]

Press Release  Tucked away like a well-kept secret inside the charming Ropewalk Building, a new sanctuary for the senses has quietly opened its doors. Thee Holistic Maven, a small but inviting, soul-centered shop, officially opened in December 2024 right in the heart of Mattapoisett. This space blends the mystical with the practical — offering a unique… [Read More]

The Soaps Dear Frankie,  I first started watching the soaps on TV at my doggie day­care. We had a choice of activi­ties after lunch. We could either take a nap or watch TV. I tried napping a couple of times, but I’m not an afternoon napper. I never fell asleep, and I was bored to… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Kids and their adults were treated to a free cool-down courtesy of Fairhaven Fire on 7/15/25 on the lawn of the Unitarian Church sponsored by the Millicent Library. Firefighter/Paramedic Maggie Rocha spoke to children about fire safety, explaining what to do in case of fire: Get out! She explained the importance of… [Read More]

Disability Pride Day offers beach access for a cool change By Beth David with information from Jessica Fidalgo Pamela Roy of Fairhaven hasn’t been able to go to the beach since being confined to a wheelchair. For the first time in 20 years she was going to put her feet in the ocean water. Her… [Read More]