Submitted The sixth annual Picnic on the Lawn was held on Saturday August 3rd on the lawn of the Unitarian Memorial Church in Fairhaven. Sponsored and underwritten by Howe Allen Realty, the proceeds of the event go to support the work of the Fairhaven Historical Society, which operates a museum on the second floor of… [Read More]
Day Tripping: Newport, Rhode Island
By Beth David, Editor The original destination was Block Island. But when Friday afternoon rolled around, my friend Tori and I had only decided that we wanted to leave from Newport because it’s a shorter ferry ride than Fall River. We still needed to research ferry times, places to visit, etc. So, we just decided to… [Read More]
Donut Factory officially opens in Fairhaven
The Donut Factory opened its second location at 7 Howland Road in Fairhaven on Sunday, 8/4, and offered a free glazed donut to the first 50 customers. Kyle Vicino of Marion was the first customer at 6:10 a.m. and got his free donut, along with a half-dozen to take out. “These are good donuts,” he… [Read More]
Fairhaven EEE threat upgraded to “high risk”
Submitted by the Fairhaven Health Agent The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced on August 2 that EEE virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Fairhaven, Massachusetts. They Have updated our status to HIGH RISK. The Fairhaven board of Health is requiring a restriction of all outdoor activities from dusk till dawn until further… [Read More]
105th Feast has variety of activities
Thousands braved the heat for the 105th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, the Portuguese feast in New Bedford, last weekend. It is the largest feast of its kind in the world. Entertainment included live music on five stages, carnival rides, lots and lots and LOTS of food and drink, and dancing and lots of meeting… [Read More]
Fire hose fun teaches fire safety, too
The Fairhaven Fire Department and the Millicent Library held their annual fire safety event on Friday, 7/26/19, when the department mixed up some fire safety information with some good old fashioned fire hose fun. The children learned all about what happens in a fire,, what to do, and how to react to the firefighters when… [Read More]
Ninety-eight and going strong
By Beth David, Editor She swears she has no secret, it’s just the way it is. Maybe it’s just enjoying life a little at a time. That’s about all the explanation Barbara O’Brien will give for why she has managed to hit the 98-year-old mark this month, still going strong, still independent, still reading books and… [Read More]
Wood School has new principal, assistant principal
On Wednesday, 7/24/19, the Fairhaven school district administration and teachers held a meet-and-greet with the new Leroy L. Wood Elementary School Principal and Assistant Principal. “The District is excited to welcome Yolanda Burnett as the new Principal and Marybeth Callanan as the VP to our district,” wrote the district on its Facebok page. “We are… [Read More]
Animal Shelter holds Open House
By Beth David, Editor Hot dogs and puppy-dogs alike could be found at the Fairhaven Animal Shelter open house on Saturday, 7/27. Visitors enjoyed face painting, raffles, a yard sale, and other activities for children. Dogs, cats, guinea pigs and kittens got to try to make an impression on families interested in adopting them. Fairhaven Animal… [Read More]
Bella’s owner pleads guilty to animal abuse
By Beth David, Editor Paulo Raposo of 7 Morton Street, Fairhaven, pleaded guilty to felony animal abuse at Third District Court in New Bedford on Thursday, 7/18/19. Mr. Raposo had admitted to police in an interview last summer, that he had abused “Bella,” a Portuguese Water Dog mix that had a wound consistent with being burned… [Read More]
