Submitted Meet Sport and Frieta! They are both six years old and completely bonded. They must be the only pets because Sport is very protective of his sister.  They are in good health and love to play fetch. They are great on a leash and do not jump up on people.  They have been at the… [Read More]

The outdoor events are kicking into high gear. This weekend the Huttlestwon Marketplace starts its season; there’s a townwide yard sale; and the Blessig of the Bikes. See pages 5, 6, 7 for more happenings.  Huttleston Marketplace Saturdays, May 18 through Septem­ber 28, 2024 (except last Saturday in June), 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fairhaven… [Read More]

Dance Debacle Dear Frankie, Miranda, the “it” girl at my doggie daycare, invited me to a party she was giving next month. It took me less than a second to say, “Sounds good to me. Count me in.” I thought saying something casual like that would make her think I was cool.  I told Humph… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society held its annual Cherry Blossom Festival at the Friendship House and Museum on Cherry Street in Fairhaven on Sunday, 5/5/24. Local officials and the Consul General of Japan in Boston, Kotaro Suzuki greeted the public for tours of the museum; a taste of Japanese food, and other… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting members passed a $61.2 million budget at the annual TM on Saturday, 5/4, passing all operating budget items with some discussion and explanations, but no real opposition. The collection of bylaws changes proposed by the Planning Board, however, garnered lots of dis­cus­sion, and resulted in a mixed bag… [Read More]

Three candidates have taken out papers to run for Mass. State Repre­sentative in the 10th Bristol district, the seat held by long time rep William Straus of Mattapoisett. Rep. Straus announced that he would not be seeking re-election this year. The 10th Bristol District includes Fairhaven, Marion Mattapoisett, Rochester and parts of Acushnet and New… [Read More]

Coin Catastrophe Dear Frankie, My friend Remy died yester­day. He was the hap­piest dog I ever met. The day before he died, he spent the day at my house, and we had a great time. When he went home that night, he was fine.  The following day, we got a text from his mom saying… [Read More]