Students at Fairhaven High School had a list of topics for their civics project. Students Lyla Brun, Alena Bendiksen, Rory Bradshaw, and Brianna Correy, chose the story of Manjiro Nakahama after visiting the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship House and Museum in Fairhaven.  “Their research focused on the historical rescue of Manjiro by Captain Whitfield in the mid-1800s… [Read More]

The students at St. Joseph School in Fairhaven began Holy Week celebrating the Triduum (Holy Thursday through Easter). It began with a triumphant entrance into “Jerusalem” with a donkey leading the way! The students walked down the sidewalks surrounding the school waving palm branches and shouting “Hosanna! Hosanna to the Son of David!” ••• Click… [Read More]

Baby, dad and granddad have something special in common Three generations sharing the same birthday. That must be kind of rare, right? According to the census, it’s a 1 in 130,000 chance.  Right here in New Bedford, we have a new one. Shania Dos Santos Duarte gave birth to Liliana, 9 lbs., 3 oz., on 4/5/26,… [Read More]

Travel Troubles Dear Frankie, My mom and I took the new train to Boston for our yearly trip to the zoo and lunch at my favorite place, the Bark Café.  But things didn’t go as planned.  At the station, we had to scan a black box on a sign to park, but my mom didn’t… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Approximately 400-500 children and their adults joined the fun at the annual egg hunt sponsored by the North Fairhaven Improvement Asso­cia­tion on 4/4/26. The totally free event includes an egg hunt with 3,000 candy-filled plastic eggs; special prizes to those who find the 120 special wooden eggs; goodie bags; hot chocolate; raffle… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The town of Fairhaven is contem­plating a Proposition 2 1/2 override vote in June. Property owners are concerned about the increase in property taxes they will have to pay if the override passes. The town has added a tax calcu­lator to its website so individuals can see how the override will affect… [Read More]

Fairhaven’s election is on Tuesday, 6/9/26, and nomination papers are available. To be on the ballot, candi­dates must collect 50 signatures of registered voters. The last day to take out papers is Thurs., 4/16. Last day to return papers is Tues., 4/21.  The last day to register to vote is Fri., 5/29 by 5 p.m…. [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor According to a press release from the Fairhaven Fire Department posted on Facebook, on Easter Sunday, 4/5/26, at 7:44 a.m., the Department responded to a fire at 31 Day Street. While responding, Fairhaven Police updated that there were flames showing. Chief Correia re­quested a first alarm assignment to bring in additional resources… [Read More]

By Caden Lisa, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven High School boy’s lacrosse team defeated Dighton-Rehoboth at home, 7-6, on 4/6/26.The Blue Devils played from behind during the beginning of athe contest, as the Falcons netted two goals to start the game. Liam Pickup tied the game at four with nine minutes to go in the fourth… [Read More]