The Fairhaven High School Blue Devils beat the Dartmouth Indians in the 97th annual Thanksgiving Day football matchup under clear blue skies and temperatures in the 40s. Playing at home this year, the Blue Devils started the scoring in the second quarter, but then saw the game tied at 7-7 until the Blue Devils scored… [Read More]

Lighting of Benoit Square and Sing Along Join the North Fairhaven Improve­ment Association for the annual Lighting of Benoit Square, on Fri., 12/2, at 6:30 p.m. (intersection of Main Street and Howland Road), Fairhaven. The lights will be turned on for the season; caroling with Miss New Bedford and friends; and you can even see Santa!… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor During half time of the Thanks­giv­ing Day Football game, the Fairhaven School Committee dedicated the new turf field to former Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert N. Baldwin.  SC chairperson Pamela Kuechler told the crowd that when she first got elected to the SC 15 years ago, she realized the district was moving… [Read More]

More than 750 runners ran the 13th Fairhaven Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, 11/24/22. With mild temperatures in the 40s and very little wind, the numbers came back to pre-pandemic participation. The annual event raises money and food donations for local food pantries.  ••• Click here top download the entire 12/1/22 issue: 12-01-22 Football Support… [Read More]

Sibling Angst Dear Frankie,  I never thought about having a sister or a brother, that is, until Tina, our next-door neighbor, brought home Chance and Lance, two drop-dead adorable Golden Retriever Puppies.  My heart melts whenever I see them snuggling and playing until they drop.  They started me thinking about what life would have been… [Read More]