By Beth David, Editor Wow! We’re publishing our 200th Frankie column this week (page 10). That is quite the milestone.  Over the years, I’ve had a few people try to start a column, but they never get through more than a few. Some, honestly, never wrote a single one. But Geneva, aka, Frankie, has written… [Read More]

Constitution Protects From Religious Violation Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is America’s founding morality. It’s a radical change from centuries of death-worship, sacrifice and suffering. It was the result of 400 years of radical cultural change from faith-based supernaturalism to rational naturalism. America’s founding culture, the Enlightenment, is the only basically individual rights… [Read More]

Ochoa Excellent Fit for School Committee I am writing this letter in support of Kelly Ochoa’s candidacy for Fairhaven School Committee. I have known Kelly for more than a decade through our church affiliation. She has demonstrated numerous qualities that make her an excellent fit for the position.  I had the pleasure of co-chairing a… [Read More]

Correy Supports Trapilo As a former Chair of the Select Board for the town of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, I am writing to express my strong support for Rick Trapilo in the upcoming election. In my time serving the town, I learned firsthand the importance of having individuals with strong business acumen and an objective perspective in… [Read More]

By Beth  David, Editor My old friend Jimmy, a com­mercial quahogger, used to say that seagulls were the best quahoggers in the world. So, when I was driving around looking for a cover photo this week, I couldn’t resist getting the picture of a seagull flying around and around with a big quahog in its… [Read More]

Badwey Supports Mello I first got to know Natalie Mello as a fellow member of the Fairhaven Historical Society. During our tenure together I found Natalie to be focused, intelligent, and a person who has the ability to get things done. I was always impressed with Natalie’s independent thought and her ability to change minds… [Read More]

Fidalgo Supports Ochoa I am honored to write in strong support of Kelly Ochoa for School Committee. Having known her for years, I have witnessed her dedica­tion to students, colleagues, and ethical leadership. She is not just an advocate in words but in action, always stepping up for others and making a meaningful difference in the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor You know what they say…kids and puppies get attention. Last week we had kids, this week we have puppies. Soooo cute! Our cover story is about 15 dogs that got surrendered all at once to the Fairhaven animal shelter. YIKES! See page 12 for that.  Our ACO had his work cut… [Read More]

Press Release by Roert S. McConnell, Fairhaven Republican Town Committee Chairman Local residents and tax-paying citizens are expressing deep disap­point­ment in Representative Mark Sylvia’s vote in favor of the contro­versial $425 million Shelter Bailout Bill, which will have a significant financial impact on communities like Fairhaven. Robert S. McConnell, a P.O.S.T.-certified sworn Deputy Sheriff and… [Read More]