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Obituary: Roberta A. (Tavares) Rose

March 11, 2026 by Staff Writer

Roberta A. Rose Roberta A. (Tavares) Rose, 81, of Fairhaven passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of 60 years to Edward G. Rose.  Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late John and Mary (Amaral) Tavares, she was a… [Read More]

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Obituary: William Q. “Biff” MacLean, Jr.

March 5, 2026 by Staff Writer

William Q. “Biff” MacLean, Jr. On Febru­ary 20, 2026, William Q. “Biff” Mac­Lean, Jr., former State Senator, business­man, and civic leader, died peacefully at his home in Jupiter, Florida, surrounded by loved ones. Biff was born on November 4, 1934, to the late Charlotte (Hillman) and William Q. MacLean, Sr. The MacLeans were a hardscrabble… [Read More]

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Obituary William Q. “Biff” MacLean, Jr.

February 28, 2026 by Staff Writer

William Q. “Biff” MacLean, Jr. On Febru­ary 20, 2026, William Q. “Biff” Mac­Lean, Jr., former State Senator, business­man, and civic leader, died peacefully at his home in Jupiter, Florida, surrounded by loved ones. Biff was born on November 4, 1934, to the late Charlotte (Hillman) and William Q. MacLean, Sr. The MacLeans were a hardscrabble… [Read More]

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Obituary: Charlie-Dog David

February 18, 2026 by Staff Writer

Charlie-Dog David Charlie-Dog David, 20, aka Evil Dog, aka ELS (Evil Little Sidekick… or Shit), crossed the rainbow bridge from the comfort of his favorite couch surrounded by the family members who loved him most (all two of them plus one almost-loved one) on 2/16/26. Known for his fiesty personality and no-nonsense protection of his… [Read More]

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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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