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From the editor 1-22-26

January 21, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The people of Minnesota have my utmost respect and admiration. I am in awe. Truly in awe. The revolution is happening, and it has started in Minnesota. They are fighting back to protect each other and save our democracy. If we were watching any of this unfold in another country we… [Read More]

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Obituary_Octavia David

December 3, 2025 by Staff Writer

Octavia David Octavia (Peters) David, 95, loving wife of 41 years to the late Thomas David of New Bedford, died with family by her side on 11/24/25 at Alden Court Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Center after a long period of declining health. She graduated from New Bedford High School in 1949, and then from Kinyon-Campbell… [Read More]

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Death Notice_Octavia David

November 26, 2025 by Staff Writer

Death Notice Octavia (Peters) David, 95, died on 11/24/25. Visitation at Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main St., Fair­haven, MA 02719, on Sunday, 11/30, from 2–5 p.m. Divine Liturgy of the Resurrection will be held on Monday, December 1, at 10:00 am, at Our Lady of Purgatory Church, 4254 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, followed by burial… [Read More]

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Obituary: Anthime E. Brunette

October 22, 2025 by Staff Writer

Anthime  Brunette Anthime E Brunette, age 84 of Fairhaven, Massachu­setts, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on October 7, 2025.  He was a lifelong resident of Fairhaven, MA, and took pride in his service in the Navy. Anthime served on the USS Claude Jones (DE-1033) and the USS Collette (DD-730) during the Vietnam War…. [Read More]

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Obituary Thomas Mendell

October 22, 2025 by Staff Writer

Thomas Mendell Thomas Mendell, 82, of New Bedford passed away Friday, October 3, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a long period of decline. He was the loving husband of 58 years to Barbara (Gibson) Mendell.  Also, he was the son of John D. Mendell and Clare (Shurtleff) Mendell. Prior to recent years, Tom lived… [Read More]

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Obituary Chester Hathaway

October 8, 2025 by Staff Writer

Chester A. “Chet” Hathaway, Chester A. “Chet” Hathaway, 87, of Dundee, Florida, formerly of Fair­haven, MA, Bridgewater Corners, VT, and Plymouth, VT, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024. He was born in Fall River, MA to the late Chester F. and Ruth H. (Vinal) Hathaway. He was married to Meredith (Richmond) Hathaway for 67… [Read More]

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Obituary: Allen Days

September 24, 2025 by Staff Writer

Allen E. Days, Sr.  Allen E. Days, Sr., 88, of Fairhaven passed away at home Thurs­day, September 18, 2025 sur­rounded by his loving family after a period of declining health. He was the loving husband of 68 years to Florina “Flo” (Talbot) Days.  Born and raised in Fairhaven, son of the late Enos E. Days,… [Read More]

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Obituary: Raymond DeSimas

August 6, 2025 by Staff Writer

Raymond DeSimas Raymond DeSimas of Fairhaven passed away July 5, 2025 at 92, following a life well lived.  He was the devoted son of the late Joseph DeSimas and Louise (Mello) DeSimas.  Ray was born in Dartmouth, and was raised in New Bedford on the family farm on Hathaway Road; later living on Deane Street… [Read More]

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Obituary: Charles Piona Jr.

August 6, 2025 by Staff Writer

Charles J. Piona Jr. Charles J. Piona Jr., passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he loved on August 1, 2025. A resi­dent of Brockton, Canton, Onset, Fair­haven, and Boyn­ton Beach, Florida, Charlie made a noticeable impact wherever he resided and spent time. After serving in Vietnam as a medic, he led a life of… [Read More]

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Obituary: Leona (Aguiar) Souza

July 16, 2025 by Staff Writer

Leona Souza Leona (Aguiar) Souza 98, of Fairhaven, passed away at Alden Court Nursing & Rehab on Monday, July 7, 2025.  She was the daughter of the late Manuel Aguiar and the late Evangeline (Arruda) Aguiar and loving wife to the late George Souza.  Leona was the time owner and original founder of Leona’s Variety… [Read More]

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