By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven is known for many historical accomplishments. And now, it will be known as the home of the Guinness world record-holder for the heaviest sumo deadlift in one minute. Raymond Saraiva, 26, lifted 408 pounds 57 times in 60 seconds. That’s 23,256 pounds. Mr. Saraiva made the lifts last July 7, when… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s LL Wood School com­mu­nity is mourning the loss of a kindergarten student, and struggling to explain it all to her classmates. Teagan Palmer, 6, died the night of February 10-11 and the cause of her death is a mystery. Parents of classmates are heart­broken as they try to explain to… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor About 30 people showed up to a public forum to give their input on regulating recrea­tional retail sales of marijuana, or possibly instituting an outright ban, held by the Fairhaven Selectboard on Monday, 2/5, in the Town Hall auditorium. Mostly resi­dents, but a few non-residents who otherwise have a stake in… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Police Department got a pleasant surprise and show of support recently when Michael Ouimette donated a hand-made wooden flag for the station. According to Sgt. Kevin Kobza, Mr. Ouimette came up with the idea and donated the flag on his own. The flag is on the wall where both… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven saw the passing of two well-known officials this week. Al Benac, the town curator, outspoken Town Meeting member, and former member of a variety of committees died at St. Luke’s Hospital on February 1. As town curator, Mr. Benac was respon­sible for taking care of countless articles owned by the… [Read More]

Press Release The Fairhaven Cultural Council is pleased to announce the Fairhaven Local Cultural Council Grant award winners for 2018. In addition to demonstrating compliance with Massachusetts Cultural Council and local grant project guidelines, winning projects demonstrated the most benefit to our community and specifically for residents of Fairhaven, providing opportunities for all ages to… [Read More]

Press Release Fairhaven Police responded to the emergency room at St. Luke’s Hospital Monday night to take a report of a robbery that occurred in Fairhaven earlier that evening. Officer Marcy Haaland met with the victim who reported being picked up on Hedge Street in Fairhaven by a known acquaintance. The victim informed Officer Haaland… [Read More]