Press Release Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School proudly celebrated the Class of 2026 during its graduation ceremony, honoring the accomplishments, perseverance, and future promise of its graduating seniors. The ceremony brought together students, families, faculty, staff, district leaders, and community members to recognize the graduates as they completed their high school journey… [Read More]

Press Release Fairhaven Public School District is pleased to announce Joshua W. Hibbard as the school’s next principal. The district received feedback from staff, students, and community members who expressed the desire to find an instructional leader who would continue the school’s focus on supporting “All kids; All the time” while enhancing our career pathways…. [Read More]

By Caden Lisa, Neighb News Correspondent The #6 Fairhaven Blue Devils hosted the #22 Danvers Falcons on 6/4/26 in the MIAA Division 3 round of 16 at the Joe Jason Senior Champions Field at Pope Park in Acushnet. Fairhaven opened the tournament with a low-scoring win against #27 Taconic. Ryan Pires pitched a complete-game shutout leading… [Read More]

On 6/3/26, the Fairhaven Colonial Club awarded four $1,000 scholarships to these graduating seniors at an awards dinner at the Century House in Acushnet:  Elaine Monroe, Bridgewater State University; Braley Boucher, Western New England University; Margaret Martin, Franciscan University of Steubenville; Harrison Zheng, Georgetown University. Congratulations and much success in the future!  ••• Click here… [Read More]

More than 70 people attended the Fairhaven Pickleball Association’s opening day on 5/31/26 at Livesey Park. The day included food, door prizes, music, awarding of scholarships, pickleball clinics, and lots more fun stuff.  For more information on Fairhaven Pickleball Association go to https://www.fairhavenpickleball.com or email us at fairhavenpickleball@gmail.com.  ••• Click here to download the 6/11/26… [Read More]

Why Can’t I be Interested in What Other Girls Like?  Dear Frankie has expanded to videos. Find her on Facebook, Instagarm, and TikTok. Search for dearfrankie dogtodogadvice.  Dear Frankie, Most of what my girlfriends talk about or want to do is of little interest. I go to the mall to look at new leashes and coats,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Under sunny skies and winds to blow the mortarboards away, Fair­haven High School held its graduation on Sunday, 5/31/26, in the Alumni Stadium. The program included remarks by students and staff, presentation of the class gifts, music by the band, and playing of the class song, “Landslide,” by Fleetwood Mac. Salutatorian, Emma… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven will hold its annual election on Tuesday, 6/9/26. All elected offices will be on the ballot, including Town Meeting members by  precinct. Voters will also face three ballot questions. Polls are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. All precincts vote at the Fairhaven Recreation Center, 227 Huttleston Ave. (near Stop… [Read More]