Due to the historic nature of the building, the Millicent Library does not currently have air conditioning. High heat and humidity have become an ongoing problem throughout the hotter and more humid months of the year. In 2022, the library was closed 7 days, in 2023 the library was closed 3 days, in 2024 the… [Read More]

James Patrick Sylvia James “Jim” Patrick Sylvia, 90, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, after a long illness. He was born in New Bedford to the late Domingo and Margaret (Maloney) Sylvia. After graduating from Fair­haven High in 1953, Jim served in the Army and started a family in Indiana. He returned to Fairhaven… [Read More]

Frederick William Rothwell Jr. Frederick William Rothwell Jr., 91, of Kiln, Mississippi, passed away on June 10, 2026. He was born on February 28, 1935, in San Diego, CA, to Frederick (U.S.N.) and Mildred (Clapp) Rothwell. He grew up in Acushnet, MA, attending Acushnet public schools and the Acushnet Methodist Church. He honorably served his country… [Read More]

Press Release Alltrust Credit Union is pleased to announce this year’s scholarship recipients. Scholarships were awarded to five graduating high school credit union members entering college as freshmen this fall.  The 2026 Scholarship recipients are: Chase Almeida, Old Rochester Regional High School; Ethan Cleveland, Bishop Stang High School; Sophia Duphily, Dartmouth High School (not pictured);… [Read More]

Dear Frankie has expanded to videos. Find her on Facebook, Instagarm, and TikTok. Search for dearfrankie dogtodogadvice.  Promises  Dear Frankie, I have been in the dumps since my human sister Beth’s wedding a couple of weeks ago. When Beth asked me to be the ring bearer, I wasn’t surprised because we are close.  At the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor More than 1800 people registered to run in the 52nd Fairhaven Father’s Day 5K Road Race on 6/21/26; 1650 finished according to race results online. This was the first race without founder, Allen Days, and he was remembered by his daughter, Carol-Ann Days-Merrill, at the start of the race with a moment… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board voted to reorganize at its meeting on 6/22/26, choosing a chairperson, vice chair, and clerk. Andrew Romano was voted in as chairperson unanimously. Andrew Saunders nominated new­comer, Rick Trapilo, for vice chair, and Mr. Trapilo seconded the motion.  Then Mr. Romano nominated Natalie Mello for Vice Chair, seconded… [Read More]

Fairhaven will be hopping this weekend with the annual Home­coming Day Fair on Saturday, and Fairhaven’s Pride event and Full Bloom Festival on Sunday. Homecoming Day Fair The 48th Annual Homecoming Day Fair, proudly sponsored by the Fairhaven Improvement Association, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, will be held in the heart of Fairhaven on Sat., 6/27,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Recreation Center held its annual All-Abilities Fishing Derby to help everyone get to the water and learn how to fish. About 40 people participated this year, the number undoubtedly driven by the Touch-A-Truck event being held across the street at the same time. Recreation Director, Bernadette Barreira said Bounty Hunters… [Read More]