By Beth David, Editor Millions of people demonstrated at peaceful “Hands Off!” rallies in more than 1200 cities across the US and in Europe and Canada on 4/5/25 to protest the Trump administration’s executive over­reach and resulting threats to our constitutional form of government, cuts to services, mass firing of government workers, and steep tariffs on… [Read More]

Are you ready for the New Bedford Film Festival 2025? April 10-13, 2025, we will celebrate bold and diverse cinematic stories and storytellers in the whaling city of New Bedford, Massachusetts! Film lovers and makers, save these dates to experience the New Bedford Film Festival for your first or second time! The New Bedford Film… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven candidates had two events to make their cases to voters this past week. On Thursday, 3/27/25, the Fairhaven Government Access Department in collaboration with the West Island Im­prove­ment Association held a candidates night where they answered questions asked by WIIA’s Bob Pink, while Derek Frates, Media Director, Fair­haven TV, emceed…. [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor It’s springtime at the winery! And that means bottling up, cutting vines, and burning vines (cane). The crew at Nasketucket Bay Vineyard in Fairhaven is busy getting ready for the season. One of those tasks is bottling the wine for sale.  Last fall the grapes were picked and crushed. Then they… [Read More]

By Christin Ritz on behalf of the Fairhaven Sustainability Committee  What’s the best thing you can do for an eco-friendly lawn? The answer might surprise you. Do nothing!  Resist Spring Fever Don’t clean up the yard too soon! The first pollinators appear in April, most wait for warmer May temperatures. Last year’s leaf litter provides… [Read More]

Healthy Food Dear Frankie, My parents are health nuts. Everything they eat and wear is organic. They have always cooked my food and prepared me a lunch box for doggie day­care. They think commercial dog food is poisonous and the cause of many canine illnesses.  At a recent play date, Skipper’s mom called us into… [Read More]

The Fairhaven High School Theatre Company is thrilled to announce the production of this year’s spring musical, Seussical. Experience the magical world of Dr. Seuss and his most famous characters in this musical for all ages!  When chaos erupts in the Jungle of Nool, it will take The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant,… [Read More]

AHA! AHA! Night: Project Planet is our annual celebration of the Earth, and more specifically, what we can do here to preserve our sustainable South Coast. Join or enjoy the Project Planet Procession as it moves through downtown New Bedford. It will feature our newly-crowned Mother Earth and Father Ocean, an appearance by Miss New… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Coastline Elderly Services held its annual March for Meals event this month, visiting several Councils on Aging, including Fairhaven on 3/21/25. The event celebrates the Meals on Wheels program at a time when budgets are strained more than ever.  Fairhaven Select Board member Andrew Romano took his hand at sealing up meals… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 3/24/25, the Fair­haven Select Board issued a proclamation to M.O. L.I.F.E. (Murphy and Others Living Interdependently for Future Endeavors) com­memorating its 30th anniversary. The organization, which was founded and is still run by SB member Charles Murphy, provides support services to people with disabilities so they can… [Read More]