Fairhaven held its second annual National Night Out Event on Tuesday, 8/7, on the front lawn of Fairhaven High School. Members of the public enjoyed free entertainment, including a K-9 demonstration, helicopter landing, music, and a chance to “Dunk a Cop” in the dunk tank. A variety of groups provided information on community resources, free… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Public invited to tour “America’s Tall Ship” in NB Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, “America’s Tall Ship,” is scheduled to visit New Bedford, Aug. 10-13. The 295-foot Barque Eagle is set to dock at the State Pier Friday, Aug. 10, and will have the following free and public tour schedule: Friday, Aug. 10,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Board of Health received $30,000 from the state to implement the “IQ Kit,” designed to improve recycling rates. The goal is to reduce contamina­tion in the recycling bins. Residents have been using the 95-gallon recycle carts, with orange covers; and the 65-gallon trash carts, with blue covers, since March of… [Read More]

Press Release Just before noon time on Monday, 8/6, Fairhaven Police Detectives observed a male party leave Stop & Shop with a carriage full of groceries without paying for the items. As the shoplifter approached a waiting vehicle, which was occupied by two females, officers approached the trio and identified themselves as police.  The operator… [Read More]

About 100 people joined the annual Teddy Bear parade through Fairhaven center on Wednesday, 8/1/18, signalling the end of the summer reading program at the Millicent Library. This year’s theme was “Libraries Rock.” Scores of young’uns, towing their adults behind them, marched from the library to Our Lady’s Haven, where residents handed out candy, waved… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Monday Morning Fun, sponsored by the Fairhaven Office of Tourism in July and August, has just two programs left for the summer. So if you haven’t gotten there yet, set your sights on next Monday, August 13, for Ruth and Abby, the 1850s Ladies from the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park;… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The rain may have turned “Picnic on the Lawn” into “Picnic in the Hall,” but it did not dampen the spirits of those who fancy getting dressed up in white and sharing a meal together. The fifth annual get-together, which benefits the Fairhaven Historical Society, moved indoors to the Unitarian Memorial Church… [Read More]

Despite the stifling heat, the 104th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament delighted thousands this weekend, from Thursday, 8/2 to Sunday, 8/5/18, at Madeira Field in New Bedford. It is the largest Portuguese feast in the world, and features children’s activities, music for adults and children, dancing, Portuguese food, a place for people to make their… [Read More]