January 1st

Care Free Homes of Fairhaven is sponsoring the online contest that begins on January 1.

The state's income tax rate drops Jan. 1 from 5.1 percent to 5.05 percent.

The Polar Plunge at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven attracted more than 300 participants this year despite bitter cold and wind. Hundreds lined up at the water's edge just before 10am, with Fairhaven's Allen Days providing a count-down. After the firing of a musket, there was a quick dash into the water for many, and an even quicker run back out to a waiting towel...