Assumptions Dear Frankie, Whenever I’m at a drive-up window, some well-meaning human hands my mom or dad a dog biscuit. They never ask. They just hand it over, pleased that they have made my day.  I get it; most dogs like dog biscuits, but not all dogs. Most dogs are also gluttons. They will eat… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor An earthquake that started off the coast of Maine, shook homes all the way to Rhode Island on Monday, 1/27/25 at about 10:22 a.m. The 3.8 magnitude earth­quake’s epicenter was about 10 km/7 miles southeast of York, ME.  The US Geological Survey online showed the effect of the earthquake reaching as… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor February is Black History Month, and organizations around the country will be holding events to celebrate the contributions of Black Americans. This year’s theme is African Amerians and Labor. On its website, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, the founders of Black History Month, write: “The… [Read More]

Press Release Hello, Fairhaven!  My name is Pattie Pacella and I kindly ask for your vote on Monday, April 7, 2025, for me for the School Committee! I grew up in Fairhaven and attended Fairhaven public schools and am very proud to have been a 1987 graduate! I am a Mom of a very special… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor At the Fairhaven Select Board meeting on 1/27/25, Chairperson Stasia Powers reported on a meeting convened by the Buzzards Bay Coalition of local leaders in the watershed to learn about the problem and progress the City of New Bedford has made over the years trying to keep sewage out of the… [Read More]

Press Release State Representative Mark Sylvia (D) Fairhaven is pleased to announce a series of office hours and commu­nity events throughout the 10th Bristol district. These gatherings will provide constituents with an oppor­tu­nity to meet with Rep. Sylvia, discuss issues of concern, and stay informed on state and local matters.  Rep. Sylvia encourages residents of… [Read More]

New Year Resolutions Dear Frankie, All my friends talk about these days is New Year’s Resolu­tions. Well, almost every­one. Rufus, the park mayor, said resolutions weren’t for old dogs because they accept themselves for who they are.  Mimi had a list of resolutions long enough for a PowerPoint presenta­tion. Darcy was working on her list… [Read More]

A snowstorm on Sunday, 1/19, into Monday, dropped an inch or two, but did not result in significant accumulation. The storm did cause icy conditions on roads throughout the region. The forecast calls for a light dusting this week, more frigid temperatures, then a warm-up to seasonable temperatures in the mid to high 30s for… [Read More]