Opportunities abound for you to “be the change” Someone once said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” These words guide me. In recent months, many of you have chosen to “be the change” as well, stepping up to serve on various Boards and Committees in town to make positive differences.  Since… [Read More]

Brrr…it’s cold out there. Again. I suppose you skiers will like it, but…how can you DO that? My little dog just turns tail and runs right back in the house. He’s a smaht dog. Anyway, it looks like this batch of cold air won’t last either. I hope we get one picture of the marsh… [Read More]

Brrr….it’s freezing out there! YIKES. My little wood stove is cranking and it’s still cold in there. The dog is all wrapped up in his blankets.  It was cold enough this week to freeze up the marshes, but, alas, the temperature won’t stay that way long enough (see page 12). I got out there to… [Read More]

Bueno Announces School Committee Run Happy New Year my friends! I don’t know about you, but I am excited about the possibilities and opportuni­ties 2022 will bring for our commu­nity. For me, the highest honor would be earning your vote for another three-year term on the School Committee. Thank you to all those who signed… [Read More]

We’re baaack! Did you miss us? I hope you all had wonderful holidays. We have some catching up in this issue a couple of meetings doubled up to tell you what happene while we were gone. We also have a story on Dennis Duval stepping down from the Library Trustees after 50 years (see page… [Read More]

Greetings to all. It’s that time when folks send each other heartfelt messages during Christmas, Hanukkah, or any other traditional celebrations that people celebrate this time of year.  All the dedicated volunteers at the Shepherd’s Pantry know about the importance of helping the area’s needy. What is accomplished year round cannot be over stated. Even… [Read More]

This letter of thanks goes out to all who participated in this year’s annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning.  First and foremost, we thank both the Greater New Bedford Track Club (GNBTC) and Union Running from Fairhaven, for planning and coordi­nating this yearly run that helps out the Shepherd’s Pantry, located in Acushnet. This year,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Well, here it is, the much anticipated (by me, anyway) last issue of 2021.  I have to say I am seriously looking forward to the next couple of weeks. Not only will I be free of deadlines, I will be free to seek out Santa! He’ll be cruising through Fairhaven on… [Read More]

Mass DPH Launches Quit Smoking Campaign The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is launching Take the First Step, a campaign that educates adults about free resources designed to help them quit smoking, vaping, or using other tobacco or nicotine products. The campaign offers information about 1-800-QUIT-NOW, Massachusetts’ Quitline for tobacco/nicotine, and encourages residents to call for… [Read More]

Phew! It’s a good thing Santa has Christmas magic or he would not have been able to be every­where around here this weekend. And he was everywhere. Wow. See page 12 for his Fairhaven visit, page 13 for his Acushnet visit, and page 11 for his upcoming visit next week.  I got my booster! See… [Read More]