By Beth David, Editor So, the Acushnet kids had fun last week (see page 12). The elementary school got quite the honor, receiv­ing the “Distinguished School” designation. Only two schools in the state received that designation for 2022. Congratulations to them. They had lots of fun celebrating it, too. Next Wednesday there’s a meeting on… [Read More]

Our own Fairhaven TV team is showing off their creativity and fun-loving spirit again. And their efforts got them nomi­nated for four awards (see page 11). Take a little time to watch the entries. They are lots of fun. “The Caretaker” at Rogers School features our crew++. Melanson’s a natural! Who knew? Honestly, it’s a… [Read More]

Well, winter made an appearance, but it looks like it’s going back into hiding. That little spurt of snow was fun for the kids. But it was so quick I didn’t have a chance to get out there for some good pictures. Ah well. Next time. Let’s hope there is a next time. I know… [Read More]

Save with Community Electricity Aggregation Attention Fairhaven Residents, You may have heard that Ever­source prices went up significantly as of January 1st. Luckily, back in 2016 Fairhaven’s Select Board joined forces with 26 local towns and adopted the community electricity aggregation (group purchasing) program to ease our rates. If you are part of the aggregation… [Read More]

It’s Moby-Dick week! What a cool thing that is. We caught up with a couple of Fairhaven residents at the annual marathon reading of the whale of a tale (yeah…I went there, it’s late okay?). See page 12 for that. I usually go late at night and catch people sleeping in the corners. This year… [Read More]

Putin’s War Has Wider Repurcussions Putin’s war may line the pockets of American ammunition manufacturers but it still is barbaric and unjustified. Many Americans are vehemently opposed to the United States pro­viding the Ukrainians with military aid and assistance. The reasons offered are threefold: Putin is justifiably concerned that NATO is absorbing the countries perilously… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor We’re baaack! Did you miss us? I truly hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. Now, it’s time to get back to the grind. A bunch of the usual crazies jumped into the water in January. BRRR!!! I know it was a warmer than usual New Year’s Day, but…oh my,… [Read More]

Can the Donald be cloned?  Clearly Donald Trump’s best days are behind him as the legal, financial and political problems are mounting.   Can the MAGA movement be saved and transferred to another political aspirant? Was Trump so unique that no one can match his popularity with so many millions of supporters? Or is there now… [Read More]

Editor Has Right to Rant If The people have of Fairhaven have a right to rant to the editor, then I would think the editor has a right to rant, as the editor. We all have the same rights. Ranting is impassioned speech, and if it sounds angry, it’s because it is impassioned, and the… [Read More]

Well, it’s the last issue of the year, and just a couple of weeks away from Christmas. The Christmas Spirit abounds in these parts, although there are some “bah humbugs” floating around.  But I won’t let them dampen my Christmas Spirit. Now, all we need is a little bit of snow (just a little). We… [Read More]