Fairhaven Guide

18/09/2025

New Bedford native Off. Sean Gannon worked with the Yarmouth PD, where he excelled as a K9 handler with his German Shepherd, Nero. On April 12, 2018, the 32-year-old was fatally shot during an arrest warrant ex*****on in Barnstable; Nero was wounded but survived.

In a heartfelt tribute to the unsung heroes of law enforcement, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has approved a new specialty license plate designed to celebrate K9 officers and their handlers while raising funds for retired police dogs battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). At the cen

18/09/2025

"Evening on the Neck...Skylight." Photo by Tom Short.

17/09/2025

“We prepare today to say goodbye to our brother. Although their is sadness, while I type this I cannot help smiling at the memories of working with and being around Dickie.

"We prepare today to say goodbye to our brother. Although their is sadness, while I type this I cannot help smiling at the memories of working with and being around Dickie. Richard "Dickie" Claflin did policing and life the right way and showed us younger officers that this job, though stressful

16/09/2025

"Regardless of which area high school or high schools the Acushnet School Committee decides to enter a new tuition contract with when existing ones with New Bedford and Fairhaven high schools expire next summer, Acushnet residents attending either school at the time will be free to continue there through graduation, superintendents say."

Acushnet school officials are readying to discuss their decision on what area high schools to contract for their students beyond Grade 8, as districts discuss potential outcomes.

16/09/2025

"Yesterday evening on Sconticut Neck; Outer Harbor." Photo by Tom Short.

16/09/2025

FOUND STRAY:

"Is this someone’s kitty?! He followed me from my car, on Green St, Fairhaven." Contact: https://www.facebook.com/courtney.lombardo.1/

15/09/2025

Four-bedroom, two-bathroom home with 2,247 square feet, located at 32 Green St in Fairhaven, MA. Built in 1920, the property includes a two-car garage, full basement, and is situated near local amenities.

Full pictures/details in the comments.

15/09/2025

Meet Fall River Forever Paws Pet of the Week Stryker who is the sweetest shepherd mix and he’s quickly becoming a staff favorite because he is 100% a good boy with a heart of gold!

Meet Fall River Forever Paws Pet of the Week Stryker! Stryker is the sweetest shepherd mix and he's quickly becoming a staff favorite because he is 100% a good boy with a heart of gold, even if he is a bit of a cowardly lion. He's about five years old and weighs around 56lbs and once he's comfort

15/09/2025

An alleged plan to execute children and teachers at Falmouth schools was thwarted after an 18-year-old was discovered "casing" an elementary school. Police found his 3D printer to make fi****ms, his plans, and tributes to mass killers. Photos:

FALMOUTH, Mass. — An 18-year-old East Falmouth resident faces serious charges after authorities uncovered evidence of a potential school shooting plot, including a 3D printer capable of manufacturing fi****ms and materials glorifying the infamous 1999 Columbine massacre. Ian F. Fotheringham was

14/09/2025

"Rainbow from a visit to Padanaram." Photo by Charleen Arruda Moniz.

13/09/2025

Does anyone have some fall/autumn photos we could change the header image of the page to?