By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s 49th Homecoming Day Fair, sponsored by the Fairhaven Improvement Association, drew in a crowd that packed the streets around Town Hall on Saturday 6/27/26. The fair is best known for connecting people who have not seen each other in a long time, often since the previous year’s Homecoming. Parking was tight… [Read More]

The public can enjoy parades, fire­works, reenactments this weekend as the nation celebrates its 250th Independence Day. Fairhaven Parade, Car Cruise, Cannon Fire The Fairhaven Village Militia will officially participate in the town’s annual Independence Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday, July 4, 2026, bringing living history to life as part of a landmark community… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Belonging Commit­tee sponsored the annual Fairhaven’s Got Pride event in support of the LGBTQ+ community in front of town hall on 6/28/26. The event celebrates everyone and welcomes everyone. The event included vendor and food booths, live performances, beer garden, and some open mic time for people to tell their… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The 6th annual Full Bloom Fest took over Cushman Park with music and fun activities for kids on 6/28/26. Vendors and information booths lined the perimeter of the field near the bandstand while performers took to the stage all day, right through to 8 p.m. Activities included a training/ fitness course, bounce… [Read More]

Due to the historic nature of the building, the Millicent Library does not currently have air conditioning. High heat and humidity have become an ongoing problem throughout the hotter and more humid months of the year. In 2022, the library was closed 7 days, in 2023 the library was closed 3 days, in 2024 the… [Read More]

James Patrick Sylvia James “Jim” Patrick Sylvia, 90, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, after a long illness. He was born in New Bedford to the late Domingo and Margaret (Maloney) Sylvia. After graduating from Fair­haven High in 1953, Jim served in the Army and started a family in Indiana. He returned to Fairhaven… [Read More]

Frederick William Rothwell Jr. Frederick William Rothwell Jr., 91, of Kiln, Mississippi, passed away on June 10, 2026. He was born on February 28, 1935, in San Diego, CA, to Frederick (U.S.N.) and Mildred (Clapp) Rothwell. He grew up in Acushnet, MA, attending Acushnet public schools and the Acushnet Methodist Church. He honorably served his country… [Read More]

Press Release Alltrust Credit Union is pleased to announce this year’s scholarship recipients. Scholarships were awarded to five graduating high school credit union members entering college as freshmen this fall.  The 2026 Scholarship recipients are: Chase Almeida, Old Rochester Regional High School; Ethan Cleveland, Bishop Stang High School; Sophia Duphily, Dartmouth High School (not pictured);… [Read More]