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]
Northern Lights make local appearance
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]
Fire at Sweet Ginger causes minimal damage
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]
Dear Frankie
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]
Local theater has something for everyone
At the MAC The MAC Theater presents Sarah Ruhl’s Becky Nurse of Salem, a dark comedy, directed by Brie Riccio. Remaining dates are 10/18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater, 80 Pleasant St., Marion. Fri. & Sat. shows start at 7:30pm and Sun. shows start at 2:00pm. Out… [Read More]
Fire Open House teaches fire safety
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Fire Department held its annual open house on Sunday, 10/6/24, in recognition of National Fire Prevention Week. The day featured a variety of demonstrations, including a fire demonstration and how to use a fire extinguisher; obstacle course; smoke house; and car extrication using the giant cutters and spreaders known… [Read More]
Communication board unveiled at Livesey Park
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Commission on Disability unveiled a communication board near the playground at Livesey Park on 1/7/24. The board uses pictures and simple words to help non-verbal and minimally speaking individuals get their point across and understand what others are trying to say to them. COD chairperson Pamela Whynot said that… [Read More]
Acushnet holds flu clinic
The Southeastern Mass. Public Health Collaborative held a flu clinic at the Acushnet Council on Aging/Senior Center on 10/1/24. Free flu shots were available on a walk-in basis. In home flu vaccinations are available to residents of Acushnet, Fairhaven, and New Bedford who are 18+ and may have difficulty getting to a vaccine site. Call… [Read More]
Kids Fest kicks off fall events
Kids Fest and Halloween events spell the end of summer in these parts. This Saturday, Kids Fest kicks off the season, with lots of fun stuff. See more happenings on pages 5, 11, 14. Kids Fest Join us for Kids Fest, Sat., 10/12, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at Fairhaven Visitors Center Lawn/Fairhaven High School Lawn,,… [Read More]
Public can get food from local farms in one location
This week, Coastal Foodshed (CF) will officially open their new 5,500 square foot farmer food hub facility located at 127 W. Rodney French Blvd. at the Kilburn Mill in New Bedford, in suite S1-57. The new facility includes warehouse space, a 640 square foot cold storage unit, and retail shop. Coastal Foodshed’s farmer food hub… [Read More]
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