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From the editor 10-29-26

October 28, 2026 by Staff Writer

——————————- Fall Back! Daylight Saving Time ENDS this weekend. Set your clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, 11/1. DST starts on March 8 of next year. ———————————– By Beth David, Editor It’s election time! Not our local seats, but close…our state seats. Early voting ends tomor­row. See page 3 for details.  So,… [Read More]

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Letter Sylvia Committed to Helping People

October 28, 2026 by Staff Writer

Sylvia Committed to Helping People I am proud and happy to endorse Mark D. Sylvia for re-election as our State Representative of the 10th Bristol District. I was Mark’s first grade teacher. As a child, he was the peacemaker when there was a disagreement with his classmates. He was always fair and honest. He has… [Read More]

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Letter Informed Choices Not Fear

October 28, 2026 by Staff Writer

The Importance of Elections: Informed Choices, Not Fear Elections protect democracy only when voters look beyond partisan labels and fear-based rhetoric. By examining candidates’ records and policies, rejecting sweeping political accusations, and defending constitu­tional rights and religious freedom for everyone, citizens can make informed choices and hold leaders accountable. America was founded on liberty, individual… [Read More]

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Letter Sylvia Works for Acushnet

October 28, 2026 by Staff Writer

Sylvia Works for Acushnet In the past, I was very critical of Rep. Mark Sylvia. We have very different political points of view. When he was newly elected I would constantly hound him on Transporta­tion Bond Bill money promised to Acushnet. The money promised was reduced significantly. Rep. Sylvia fought and got Acushnet close to… [Read More]

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From the editor 10-22-26

October 21, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The fall events have kicked in for real. We’ve got all kinds of stuff happening all at once. If youre a runner, you have a couple of choices, but I want to make sure you know about the Run to Remember in honor of LCpl Matthew Rodriguez, a hometown kid who… [Read More]

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Sheriff Heroux Signs Pledge to Protect Free & Fair Elections

October 21, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Paul Heroux, Sheriff, Bristol County As election season approaches,  Americans of all political per­spectives should agree on one principle: our elections must remain free, fair, and administered according to the rule of law. In recent years, across the country, some sheriffs have attempted to conduct election investigations outside their traditional authority, sought access to ballots… [Read More]

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Letter Cooperation or Condemnation

October 21, 2026 by Staff Writer

Cooperation or Condemnation Human beings are not infallible, and anyone is capable of erring or misjudging a situation, often due to unforeseen or undisclosed information. Recently, a friend shared two incidents with me. In one, they called the police after witnessing what appeared to be an assault in a parking lot, only to learn later… [Read More]

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Letter_Importance of Elections

October 21, 2026 by Staff Writer

The Importance of Elections I believe the importance of elec­tions can not be understated. Virtually every aspect of your life is impacted by them. That being said, at no point in human history have so many people enjoyed the freedoms and opportu­nities we have in this country. These have been secured at a very high… [Read More]

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From the editor 10-15-26

October 15, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor I’m not sure what makes me laugh more: the fact that the Susan Collins campaign spent $25K in Portland, OR, instead of Portland, ME, or the fact that someone in Oregon took the money! That’s what happens when you don’t use local people, Susan Collins.  The buffoonery is spreading. Heaven help… [Read More]

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Budget Group will look at all departments

October 15, 2026 by Staff Writer

Fairhaven Budget Working Group will look at all departments By Ken Blanchard, Chair of the Fairhaven Budget Working Group* The Budget Working Group is made up of concerned Fairhaven residents/ taxpayers who have volunteered some­thing that is increasingly difficult to find, personal time. I don’t believe any one of us would be here if we… [Read More]

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