The Smile Factory Hospital Caring Clown School just graduated their third class of students, just in time to visit all three of our hospitals for the Holiday Season.  The classes are each Tuesday evening for 10 weeks and take place at 88 Hatch Street in New Bedford. from 6:30-8:45. Subjects studied are: Improv, Pocket magic,… [Read More]

Christmas Guest Dear Frankie, I just got a big lecture from my mom about being friendly and welcoming to Boomer, her boyfriend’s dog, who will be staying with us for three nights over Christmas.  She said I should remember the meaning of Christmas is joy and peace.  That’s all well and good for her to… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven High School Blue Devils beat the Dartmouth Indians 21-14 in the traditional Thanksgiving Day football matchup, played in Dartmouth this year.  The Blue Devils scored early on, bu the game was not decided until the end of the last quarter. The game was tied for much of the game, but… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor In a quick meeting on 12/1/25, the Fairhaven Select Board approved a Hyundai dealership and made several appointments to different committees. The former site of the Alden/GMC dealership on Alden Road will get a new life soon. The board approved Tasca Hyundai Fairhaven to operate at the site. The dealership will sell… [Read More]

Boy Scout Troop 52 helped out the North Fairhaven Improvement Association on 11/29/25, decorating Benoit Square in Fairhaven for the Holiday season. The square is at the intersection of Main Street and Howland Road. The lights will be turned on for the season on Friday, 12/5, at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Claus and friends will sing… [Read More]

By Jonathan Comey, Neighb News Correspondent When responding to a marine emergency, teamwork is of the highest importance. So it was fitting that it took some top-notch teamwork between departments, administrations and towns to bring the shiny new Marine 34 fire boat to the Fairhaven fleet. “This is an historic moment for our community and our… [Read More]

National Dog Day Dear Frankie, The upcom­ing holiday season has me thinking about how much people spend on holidays from Halloween to New Year’s Day. In 2024, they spent 994.1 billion on holiday shopping — including gifts, travel, and entertain­ment. In 2025, they spent 34 billion dollars on Mother’s Day and 24 billion on Father’s Day…. [Read More]