By Caden Lisa, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven High School boy’s lacrosse team defeated Dighton-Rehoboth at home, 7-6, on 4/6/26.The Blue Devils played from behind during the beginning of athe contest, as the Falcons netted two goals to start the game. Liam Pickup tied the game at four with nine minutes to go in the fourth… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven High School’s per­formance of “Anastasia” two weeks ago was well received by audiences, and even got a great review on Facebook on opening night.  Based on the 1997 animated film, Anastasia follows the story of a brave young woman as she sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued… [Read More]

Press Release Southcoast native and nationally recog­nized advocate Ashley Bendiksen has released a new children’s book designed to help families talk about bounda­ries, safety, and self-advocacy.  Her book, A Kids Book About Boundaries, published by DK Books / Penguin Random House, helps children understand how to identify unsafe situations, communicate their needs, and respect the… [Read More]

Press Release The Fairhaven Cultural Council would like to publicly acknowledge and congratulate the 2026 Cultural Council Grant Recipients. We received 54 grant applications during this cycle. Through monies from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Town of Fairhaven, we were able to fund 18 projects. These programs, events, and activities will take place in… [Read More]

Frankie is on TikTok & Instagram Dear Frankie has expanded to video! Now you can see and  hear Frankie in her own voice as she doles out her dog-to-dog advice on TikTok and Instagram. Please sign up as a follower and ask your friends and their friends to become followers so we can support shelters…. [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The 25th annual Flashlight Egg Hunt at the Fairhaven Recreation Center on 3/27/26 had 105 registered participants. Children and their adults hunted for plastic, goody-filled eggs in a darkened gym, using their flashlights to get the eggs with the corresponding numbers on them. After collecting their goodies in the eggs, children could… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board met on Monday, 3/30/26, to discuss the budget, a possible Proposition 2 1/2 override, and articles on the Town Meeting warrant. The board voted to approve all except for three articles:  the operating budget (Article 8); the proposed override (Article 9); and the General Fund Capital Plan be­cause… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board, Finance Committee, and School Committee held a joint meeting on Tuesday, 3/31/26, to discuss the budget and a possible Proposition 2 1/2 override vote. The Select Board and School Committee both managed to agree on the budget numbers, but the Finance Committee did not vote, deciding to hold off… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor New Bedford provided three chances to join in the No Kings 3 protest held around the caountry, and the world, on Saturday, 3/28/26. Protesters took to the streets to protest the authori­tarian policies and actions of the Trump administration.  About 1,000 people gathered at Buttonwood Park at noon and lined the streets… [Read More]

By Caden Lisa, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven High School softball team defeated Dartmouth on the road, 21-1, on 3/30/26.  The Blue Devils earned its first win of the 2026 season. Fairhaven roared to the tune of 16 runs in the fourth inning. Freshman (17) Brianna Pierce pitched a complete game and hit a home run… [Read More]