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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]