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Comet is visible in local skies

October 23, 2024 by Staff Writer

Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS made an appearance in Fairhaven skies last week. Ray Rock caught it with his camera on Ocrober 15 from the end of Sedgwick Road on Sconticut Neck in Fairhaven.   “I was excited to just about see it with my naked eye,” wrote Mr. Rock in an email. “And thrilled to… [Read More]

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Acushnet Elementary School principal recognized

October 23, 2024 by Staff Writer

Press Release Acushnet Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Paula Bailey, is pleased to share that Acushnet Elementary School Principal Leah Chesney has been recognized by the Ignite Reading organization during National Principals Month.  Ignite Reading chose Principal Chesney because of her commitment to providing advanced, modern reading programs for students.  Ignite Reading is a high-dosage reading… [Read More]

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Early voting is underway

October 23, 2024 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Early voting for the presidential election on Tuesday, 11/5/24 is under­way in Massachusetts. Registered voters can vote at the designated times and the votes will be counted on election day. The 11/5 ballot will include races for: president of the US, US Senator, US Congress, state senators and representatives.  Polls will be… [Read More]

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Dear Frankie

October 23, 2024 by Staff Writer

Beats Me Dear Frankie, I have a friend — I fear she may be an ex-friend — who won’t tell me why she dumped me.  Before, my parents spent half the year in Florida and the other half at home; my friend Lynn and I saw one another often. We did fun things like going to fundraisers… [Read More]

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Kids Fest entertains kids of all ages

October 16, 2024 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s fourth annual Kids Fest got perfect weather on Saturday, 10/12/24, with light breezes, warm, but not hot, temperatures, and sunny skies. Children, many in costume, ran around taking in the sights, playing lawn games, and just enjoying the chance for an outdoor event. The Carabiner’s climbing wall was a big… [Read More]

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Fairhaven SB holds bizarre meeting with no TA

October 16, 2024 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board held a meeting on 10/15/24 that can only be described as bizarre at times, even by Fairhaven standards, featuring the return of a former Select Board member to chastise the current board about a subject he voted on when he was on the board, and the total… [Read More]

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Early voting starts in Massachusetts

October 16, 2024 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Early voting for the presidential election on Tuesday, 11/5/24, begins on 10/19. Registered voters can vote at the designated times and the votes will be counted on election day. The 11/5 ballot will include races for: president of the US, US Senator, US Congress, state senators and representatives.  Polls will be… [Read More]

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Northern Lights make local appearance

October 16, 2024 by Staff Writer

Seeing the Northern Lights, aka, aurora borealis is a rare treat in these parts, but not unheard of.  A severe solar storm resulted in the spectacular colors of the Northern Lights visible on October 10 & 11. This is the second time this year the lights have been visible in southern Mass. The last was… [Read More]

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Fire at Sweet Ginger causes minimal damage

October 16, 2024 by Staff Writer

Fairhaven Fire Department Press Release On Wednesday, 10/9/24, at 12:48 a.m. the Fair­haven Fire Department responded to a commercial fire alarm with multiple dining room alarms activated at Sweet Ginger, 181 Huttleston Avenue  Engine 2, Ladder 1, and Engine 4 responded. The first engine company on scene noted a light smoke condition from a roof top… [Read More]

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Dear Frankie

October 16, 2024 by Staff Writer

Three’s a Crowd Dear Frankie, My mom is a big believer in choices. She knows that Halloween is not my favorite holiday. So, when she asked me how I would like to spend Halloween this year, I said in bed under the covers.  She wasn’t amused. She said I could participate in the Halloween Dog… [Read More]

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