Easter Egg Hunt Dear Frankie, My parents host an annual Easter Egg Hunt and invite my friends from the dog park. Spike said this year’s hunt was the best yet be­cause my parents hid the eggs in unusual places, and it took forever for everyone to fill their baskets. I told Spike it was the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The 12th annual West Island 5K lucked out in the weather category this weekend. The Sunday race, on 4/27/25, missed the big storm on Saturday, to end up with cool and cloud skies and a temperature hovering around 60, but with lots of wind. Perfect for running, a little chilly for… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Board of Health attended the Fairhaven Select Board meeting on Monday, 4/28/25, and asked the SB to shut down the wind turbines due to complaints from residents. At the same meeting, the SB heard a presentation from Fairhaven Wind, which is seeking to amend the terms of the contract with… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Lots of things cause stress, anxiety and even trauma in modern life. One of those things is a fire in the home.  One Fairhaven man says that the quick, professional, and empathetic response by first responders helped him get through the ordeal. David Krol, who owns the house with his girlfriend,… [Read More]

From the Fairhaven Historical Commission Facebook Page We understand that there is some incorrect information regarding the Fort Phoenix flagpole swirling around town. We welcome everyone with an interest in Fairhaven, its history, and our historic sites to like and follow our page to ensure they are receiving facts and not rumors or misinformation.  The… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor McGraw’s on the Porch Ice Cream has been quietly operating for several months on a weekend schedule, but that all changed on April 24, 2025, when the Town of Fairhaven’s Economic Development Committee held an official ribbon-cutting. Matt and Sharon McGraw have realized a lifelong dream with the opening of the ice… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Yogaguru has actually been around for quite a few months, now, but that did not stop the town and business from enjoying a ribbon cutting on 4/25/25 to celebrate. Vineeta Mattos owned and operated Yogaguru in New Bedford, and recently moved to Fairhaven. She said they offer yoga, pilates, medita­tion, strength… [Read More]

The Ring Dear Frankie, Hank and I have been dat­ing for two years.  Just before my birthday, Hank’s sister, Hilary, told me he bought me a present that would knock my socks off. I begged her to tell me what it was, but she said Hank would kill her if she let the cat out… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The annual egg hunt sponsored by the North Fairhaven Improvement Asso­ci­a­tion drew hundreds of young’uns and their adults on 4/19/25. The free activities included hot choco­late, although it got pretty warm after a bit. The NFIA spread and hid more than 2500 plastic eggs, each with a goodie inside. They also… [Read More]