By Beth David, Editor Temperatures dropped down into the low 30s this Sunday, 12/1/24, but that did not stop the hardy souls on about 30 motorcycles who joined the Acushnet Lions Club in the annual Motorcycle Run and Toy Drive for the Shepherd’s Pantry in Acushnet. As in past years, the ride started at the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Nasketucket Bay Vineyard in Fairhaven opened its holiday Ornament Market on Friday, 11/29, featuring thousands of Christmas ornaments by 40 artists from Mass. and RI. It will be open during the vineyard’s regular  business hours until the season closes on 12/22. The ornaments are being sold on consignment, 70% for the… [Read More]

Thanks­giving Blues Dear Frankie, I was so ex­cited that my aunts, uncles, and cousins were coming to our house for Thanksgiving because I’d get to lick the turkey pan.  When I heard my Aunt Luella and Cousin Georgie, who are allergic to dogs, were coming, I knew it meant I’d spend the day in the… [Read More]

A decidedly biased piece by Beth David, Editor It’s time for one our favorite annual stories: Shopping with the Neighb News!  After the Thanksgiving Day feast is over and you’re looking for a way to work off some of it, it’s time to buy gifts for your precious loved ones, whether you want to or not! No… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven High School Blue Devils football team won their playoff game on Saturday, 11/23/24, 42-13 against Swampscott, which also wins the Blue Devils a chance to defend their Division 6 championship at Gillette Stadium on 12/4 against Hud­son at 8 p.m. If the win on 12/4, they will be the… [Read More]

Two for the Price of One Dear Frankie, My birthday is in mid-Novem­ber. It was my parents’ idea to celebrate my birthday on Thanksgiving at our house with twenty or more relatives. Before dinner, everyone sings Happy Birthday and watches me open my presents. For dessert, we have a birthday cake that my grandma makes… [Read More]

Help Decorate Benoit Square Volunteers Needed! It’s that time of year again!! The North Fairhaven Improvement Asso­cia­tion will be decorating our wonderful Benoit Square on Saturday, 11/30, at 9:00 a.m., 267 Adams St. (at the merger of Adams and Main Street at Howland Road).  If you have the following, please bring them with you: drill,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor A fire got out of control and engulfed a home at 115 Ebony Street in Fairhaven after the owner was burning in the fire pit outside on Monday, 11/18/24. “The wind took it and it just went woosh,” Ray Butler, 90, told fire­fighters on the scene.  Several neighbors said they also… [Read More]