Press Release Greetings from the Fairhaven Tree Department. What is it you love most about our town? I know I could list so many things, but somewhere near the top I would put the tree lined streets and the character those streets have. Our trees do so much to make our town what it is…. [Read More]

The Perils of Barking Dear Frankie, My mom has a hearing im­pair­ment. So, I have been trained to bark to let her know when someone comes to the door or walks into our drive­way.  The other day, a lady walked by my house when I was sunning myself in the driveway, so I barked at… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Apple-Peach Festival in Acushnet is zaback in full swing. The parade is back, after a pandemic related hiatus, and the pageant also returned for the first time since 2019. Kelsey Peters and Kailey Peters made history as the first siblings to win Miss Apple Peach (Kelsey) and Junior Miss Apple… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The family of Conrad Roy III held the second annual Conrad’s Law 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, 9/9/23, at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven. The untimed walk/run raised money to support an effort to pass Conrad’s Law, which would make it illegal to coerce suicide in Massachu­setts.  Organizers said about 120 people registered… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor New Bedford hosted the 12th International Azorean Whaleboat Regatta this weekend. Three teams, Faial, Pico and USA competed. All three teams race in all three boats to test their skills.  Races included men’s and women’s rowing on Friday, and men’s and women’s sailing on Saturday. This year, Team Pico took the… [Read More]

Press Release On September 7, 2023, St. Joseph School in Fairhaven, MA, held its Official Kick-off for the “Holympics-Training to be Champions for Christ.”  All students, holding team-colored pennants, gathered around the flag­pole for the raising of the American flag and for reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The “Holympic Fire” was lit from the Christ… [Read More]

Press Release We are proud to announce that we are the first Indian restaurant in Fairhaven, at 110 Middle Street.* Our menu showcases authentic regional cuisine, featuring dishes from various parts of the country.  We take pride in our innovative fusion creations, where Indian spices meet international cuisines, offering a unique dining experience. Vegetarian and… [Read More]

Adulthood Dear Frankie, I heard my parents talking about where my brother Casey might live and work after he graduates from college next year. I asked why he wouldn’t live with us. My dad explained that Casey will be 21 years old when he graduates, which is when humans become adults. Human adults, he went… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The weekend’s hot weather did not stop feast goers from enjoying the  93rd annual Our Lady of Angels Feast on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. It was possibly the best turnout ever, with packed crowds day and night, dancing to the music and enjoying Portuguese and American foods. On Sunday night food… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor At first, Patti Dorschied was skeptical. A man she never met was at her door telling her that someone had found her father’s diary from World War II.  But she had his diary from WWII. Yet, the man seemed professional, and had a business card identifying him­self as Brad Fish, the… [Read More]