By Barbara Leger, Special to the Neighb News Tucked away in history as one of the world’s oldest waterdogs, the Barbet (bar-bay) is a breed like no other. Beloved in Europe and Canada for centuries, this intelligent affec­tionate companion is finally making its mark in the U.S. However, with only a few thousand in the… [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]

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]