By Beth David, Editor We have an absolutely heartbreaking and tragic story in this week’s issue (see page 3). A man well known in Fairhaven and across the river in New Bedford pulled his gun on police at a local bar in Fairhaven, forcing police to shoot and kill him.  The Bayside is a place… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Are we there yet? Almost…almost. This is our LAST ISSUE of the year. We are going on our winter break and will not return until 1/4/24. So, take your time reading, but not too much time. Some events are coming up you’ll want to join, like…um, the Polar Plunge? BRR. We… [Read More]

Fairhaven Select Board chairperson Leon Correy has announced that he will not seek reelection (see page 17) due to the relentless racism he and his family have experi­enced since he became a public figure in town. One thing not in the story is that Mr. Correy referred to something I said to his wife in… [Read More]

So, ugly racists have struck in Fairhaven. Some­one painted “F… N—-rs” on the Rogers School (see page 4).  That bullshit should have no home here. But, they are among us.  This stuff goes beyond hurtful. When this stuff rears its ugly head it makes people unsafe, real people, individuals who also live among us. That’s… [Read More]

Oh wow. Thanksgiving is next week. How did that happen?  We’ll be running our annual shopping issue and going to the big game (see page 3). The football team has been doing great this year, so…look out Dartmouth, the Blue Devils are coming for you! Fairhaven Town Meeting wrapped up quickly this week, and finally… [Read More]

The Great American Smokeout The Great American Smokeout is Thursday, November 16 — a great day to remind friends, co-workers and family about quitting smoking or vaping. Developed by the American Cancer Society, the Great American Smokeout is a day for people who use tobacco and nicotine to start their journey toward a nicotine-free life. It… [Read More]

Support the Food Pantry This  is to remind people that the 23rd annual Shepherd’s Pantry holiday fundraiser is now going on.  The Shepherd’s Pantry serves around 90 families each Saturday between the hours of 9 and 11 a.m. at the Long Plain United Methodist Church, 1215 Main Street, Acushnet. However, at this time of year,… [Read More]

Here we Go Again Unfortunately, I am unable to attend the upcoming Town meeting, Tuesday 11/14/23. The majority of Articles to be acted upon seem relatively routine; however, there is one Article, Article 12, that seems to be flying under the radar. Once again, it is an attempt to alter the status of the Town… [Read More]

Well, the weekend weather the last few months has been horrendous, yes? The Halloween Hor­ribles parade was can­celed due to rain. We had a lot of that going on all summer. Geesh. And now, sniff sniff, summer is over. We turn back the clocks this weekend. Yes, BACK, so at least we gain an hour’s… [Read More]