Approximaely 350 people rallied at Fairhaven High School on Saturday, 8/2/25, as part of a nationwide protest against the policies of the Trump Administration.  The high school has been the site for protests in Fairhaven over the past few months. This month’s theme was “Rage Against the Regime,” and was part of a nationwide protest… [Read More]

On July 1, 2025, participants of M.O. L.I.F.E’s Fairhaven and Middleborough CBDS (Community-Based Day Support) program enjoyed a private tour of the State House in Boston! State Rep. Mark Sylvia (D), Fairhaven, gave the tour. “Thank you to State Rep Mark Sylvia for organizing this and helping us to provide this great experience!!” wrote Charles… [Read More]

Returns Dear Frankie,  I was adopted for the second time a year and a half ago. I never thought I could love another mom, but I was wrong.  My new mom is single and treats me like a best friend. She takes me with her anywhere dogs are allowed. We go for bagels and coffee… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has developed a Fact Sheet to raise awareness for their I-195/ Rt 18 Interchange Rehabilitation Project happening in New Bedford beginning this summer.  According to the Fact Sheet, the goal of the project is to address poor conditions on the aged structure, improve safety and mobility,… [Read More]

Fairhaven Takes it on opening night of Poulin 12U Tourney The Michael Poulin/Matty Oliveira Memorial 12U All Star Tournament got underway on Friday evening, 7/25/25, after torrential rains threatened to postpone the evening’s schedule. However tournament director John Seed and his staff got the fields ready to the point that the schedule was not completely… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 7/28/25, the Fairhaven Select Board (SB) voted to accept the contract terms worked out with Kingston’s Keith Hickey for him to become Fairhaven’s next Town Administrator, pending final approval from Town Counsel. Mr. Hickey was set to give his formal notice to the town of Kingston this week… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Alyssa Botelho, an alumna of the University of Rhode Island and a historical fiction filmmaker from Southeastern New England, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant to conduct research in the Azores, Portugal, for the 2025–2026 academic year. Her project, The Last Frontier: War, Whales, and American-Azorean Family Bonds in… [Read More]

Fairhaven Historical Society awards scholarship Press release The Fairhaven Historical Society is pleased to announce the awarding of the Enrique Goytizolo Scholarship to Miss Carlie Francis of Fairhaven High School. Carlie Francis captained both her Field Hockey and Lacrosse teams and was vice president of the National Honor Society.  She plans to enter the six-year… [Read More]

Press Release Fairhaven resident, Ireland Nordstrom, graduated Cum Laude from St. George’s School in Newport, Rhode Island.  During her time at St. George’s, Ireland served as Senior Prefect and was recognized with the Arete Award for scholastic excellence in her independent study, “Sub­stantive Due Process and Its Role in Shaping American Society”.  This fall, she… [Read More]

From Press Release Materials Blue Stream Shellfish launched the Commonwealth’s first all-electric work skiff — a major milestone in clean energy, maritime innovation and sustainable aquaculture.  Funded by the Massachusetts Divi­sion of Marine Fisheries’ Environ­mental Economic Innovation and Resiliency Grant Program, the 26-foot aluminum vessel was constructed by Atlantic Marine Boats (Scarborough, ME) and is powered… [Read More]