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Dirty Dan Murder Mystery Returns!
“It is with grievance beyond words that I must announce today, April 23, that we found the missing clown underneath a bale of hay on Harris Avenue,” announced Mayor Wilson. In 1891 Adam Forepaugh’s ‘Oldest, Largest, Richest Exhibition in the World’ paraded through...
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Chicken Fest
The table is covered in chicken themed novelties: lamps, placemats and napkins. A toy “BAWKS” loudly at a late arrival. The pre-meeting chatter is a steady stream of chicken puns and low groans. We’re at the headquarters for the First Annual Fairhaven Chicken Fest,...
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Fairhaven Trees
On the corner of Harris and 11th in the heart of Fairhaven, a family sits around the statue of J.J. Donovan, enjoying their Acme Ice Cream on the shaded bench. Passersby glance up at fluttering leaves “It’s a good day for sailing” they say, making plans...
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Fairhaven is in full summer swing
Fairhaven is in full summer swing, and we’d like to give an update on the Fairhaven arts, and what you can expect from local artists this summer. This month’s blog post is courtesy of Fairhaven’s own Southside Living Magazine. As we watch our vibrant village of...
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We all love Fairhaven
Though we all love Fairhaven, we all experience it to varying degrees. You may work in Fairhaven, or enjoy going there for dinner. Or maybe you take sunset strolls on the boardwalk and finish the night with a cocktail or an ice cream. Fairhaven has so much to...
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Sustainable business culture
Since Earth Day has come and gone, I thought it was fitting to focus on sustainability in Fairhaven for this month’s blog post. Striving for a sustainable business culture is vital for a small town like Bellingham (and Fairhaven) to succeed and stay relevant...
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Dirty Dan Harris, a Legend of Fairhaven.
With our first ever Murder Mystery Weekend now in the rear view mirror, I think we should take a deeper dive into the legend behind the mystery. Detectives and clue-seekers started their journey on the Fairhaven Village Green, at the statue of fabled Fairhaven...
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New sidewalk plaques in Fairhaven
This past month saw the installation of two more sidewalk plaques in Fairhaven, adding to the historical markers visible on a walk through the village. Located just off the corner of 12th and Harris Ave, these plaques mark two of Fairhaven’s most well known...
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Heading into 2021: A Covid-19 Update
By Galen Koon For our first blog post of the new year, I thought it apt to address the Covid-19 pandemic, and provide a sort of snapshot as to where we are currently. Though we have flipped the calendar to 2021, the pandemic continues to impact our beloved village...
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