Fire breaks out on Hixville Road, no one injured A fire broke out at a house on Hixville Road on Friday, Jan. 16. One person and dog escaped, while… Schwartz School student selected for 50th annual Meeting Street Telethon When Alex Murphy of West Bridgewater was still in his mother’s womb he had a stroke that caused… Rhode Island man sentenced for assault, robbery in Dartmouth Muhammad Sheikh, 41 of Woonsocket, Rhode Island was sentenced to serve two years at the state… No school but snow much fun This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, kids spent their day off frolicking in the snow. There were… Dartmouth vs. Dartmouth in girl's varsity basketball The girls varsity basketball teams from Dartmouth High School and Bishop Stang faced off on Monday… What's New District attorney not seeking reelection Bristol County Jail eliminates nearly $3 million A Valentines Day for the whole fam Parking ban in effect until 12 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19 Most Popular Fire breaks out on Hixville Road, no one injured Round the Bend Farm has their first winter open farm day Schwartz School student selected for 50th annual Meeting Street Telethon Fourth graders sing a chorus or two UMass Dartmouth earns prestigious Carnegie classification News Rhode Island man sentenced for assault, robbery in Dartmouth Muhammad Sheikh, 41 of Woonsocket, Rhode Island was sentenced to serve two years at the state prison and three years of… No school but snow much fun This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, kids spent their day off frolicking in the snow. There were snowmen built, sleds sliding… Select Board seat up for grabs in upcoming Town Election As the Annual Town Election cycle kicks into gear, the race for a spot on the Select Board is the only potentially… Parks and Recreation department hosts hip hop classes The Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting hip hop dance classes for ages five to 13. The classes will be on… Parks and Recreation department holds a theater class Magic mirror on the wall, who will be Snow White in the Department of Parks and Recreation play? Anyone ages five to 15 is… Schools Artificial Intelligence is aiding natural intelligence at the Dartmouth public schools The Dartmouth High School has begun to integrate artificial intelligence into their education. While this has not been… Rates of 'high needs' students are on the rise due to state laws and social factors Due to a combination of changing state laws and potential social factors, the rate of high needs students in Dartmouth… Approaching deadline for Southcoast Community Foundation scholarship program The deadline for applications to the Southcoast Community Foundation scholarship program is Tuesday, Jan. 6. … Opinion Opinion: Regarding proposed housing developments To the Editor, Given that water rates have just increased an additional 13% I am a bit miffed that the town is entertaining… Opinion: regarding Dartmouth ZBA meetings A few weeks ago, I reached out to the Dartmouth ZBA to consider having on-line meeting access like the Conservation and… Opinion: Regarding Harry Reynolds Park Safety Concerns To the Editor,This writing is to express sincere concern about ongoing issues at DRPT/Harry Reynolds Park. The park closes… Opinion: To the road work scheduler To the Editor: As automobile traffic is rerouted at the last minute - to seemingly all motorists' surprise - for road work… Opinion: How did Dartmouth get so expensive? To the Editor: In a recent letter about Dartmouth's finances and future, I argued that the current state of our town is not… Obituaries Carl Andersen, 44 Carl Andersen, 44, formerly of Dartmouth died unexpectedly on Sept 4, 2025, at his home in Fairbanks Alaska. He… Victor Andersen, 78 Victor Andersen, 78 of Dartmouth passed away on Oct. 15, 2025, from complications of Parkinsons Disease. He grew up… Barbara (Klein) Murray, 89 Barbara (Klein) Murray, 89, of Dartmouth died Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Hathaway Manor after a period of declining… Donald L. Andrade, 72 Donald L. Andrade, 72, of Dartmouth died December 26, 2025 at Brigham & Womens Hospital after a courageous battle with… Paul J. Kennedy DARTMOUTH – Paul J. Kennedy, husband of the late Alice Kennedy, died on Sunday, December 28, 2025, leaving his beloved and… Fire breaks out on Hixville Road, no one injured Schwartz School student selected for 50th annual Meeting Street Telethon Rhode Island man sentenced for assault, robbery in Dartmouth No school but snow much fun Dartmouth vs. Dartmouth in girl's varsity basketball UMass Dartmouth earns prestigious Carnegie classification Round the Bend Farm has their first winter open farm day Fourth graders sing a chorus or two Select Board seat up for grabs in upcoming Town Election Eighties ghost stories brought back to life in new film Sports Dartmouth vs. Dartmouth in girl's varsity basketball The girls varsity basketball teams from Dartmouth High School and Bishop Stang faced off on Monday, Jan. 19, and Dartmouth… No feeling blue in Smurf League basketball Smurfs were running around Cushman Elementary School, but they weren’t blue or living in mushroom houses. These were… Dartmouth High School varsity girls score toward their season goal The Dartmouth High School varsity girls basketball team started the season slow, but after their victory against Middleboro… Goal scored! Dartmouth high school varsity hockey gets its revenge The Dartmouth High School boys varsity ice hockey team got their revenge against Norwood High School at a local tournament… Gimme a "1." Cheer team places in national competition Gimme a “C,” gimme an “H,” gimme an “E” “E” “R.” What’s that spell? The Dartmouth Pop Warner Indians cheer teams made it to… Police, Fire & Courts Dartmouth Jail receives funding for correctional classes The Healey-Driscoll administration announced they are awarding the Bristol County Sheriff’s office $63,208 for welding… Car caught fire on State Road, cause unknown Around 12 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2 a Hyundai Sedan caught fire on State Road near the Dartmouth Towne Center, and the cause… Dartmouth teen charged in New Year's Day alleged hit-and-run that killed pedestrian in New Bedford A 16-year-old from Dartmouth faces five charges for an early New Year’s Day car crash that killed Nicolasa Ventura Colaj, 33… People It's crystal clear why this Dartmouth local makes glass art When Dartmouth local Jackie Hopp makes her pieces of glass art, she starts with a circle of clear glass. She then chooses a… Dartmouth resident calls for kindness One Dartmouth resident wants everyone to take a moment to take a deep breath, and remember to be kind to those in the… Happenings Parks and Recreation department holds wacky science class Kids ages eight to 11 can do some wacky science with the Parks and Recreation Department during their Wacky Lab Week.… Arts Eighties ghost stories brought back to life in new film Kids who grew up in Dartmouth in the 80s remember the tales and warnings of demonic cults lurking in the woods. Filmmaker… Dartmouth residents display art at new Marion Art Center gallery MARION — The walls of the Marion Art Center were adorned with paintings, photographs and even quilts giving artists from… Business Round the Bend Farm manifests love one seed at a time For the past five years, Round the Bend Farm has been growing and distributing food to local non-profit organizations as… From Our Members Southcoast Health Expands Care Teams with Four New Providers Southcoast Health Jan 22 Southcoast Health is pleased to announce that the… See what our patients are saying about us Southcoast Dental Jan 20 “I cannot recommend Southcoast Dental enough! My daughter needed a tooth fixed, and the entire… Do you snore? There could be relief Southcoast Dental Jan 20 Better Sleep. Better Health. 😴 Snoring can lead to restless nights, low energy, and poor… What if dental visits didn't make you nervous? Southcoast Dental Jan 20 What if dental visits didn't make you nervous? 😌 At Southcoast Dental, we've eliminated… Stage Left, Stage Right: Arts at the Stone Church Plays Both Arts at the Stone Church Jan 20 Get ready to mark your calendars for an evening that celebrates both creative talent… Rolling in the Dough Valentine Cookie Pop-Up at Tide & True Tide & True Jan 16 Award winning cookier, Debi Lindsey-Morrison of Rolling in the Dough is popping up at Tide &… Valentine's Day at Tide & True Tide & True Jan 16 Will you be our Valentine's? Stop by Tide & True for a fun filled Valentine's Day Saturday… The SS Larchmont Remembered Friends of Dartmouth Libraries Jan 14 Join the Friends of the Dartmouth… How an FHA 203k Loan Works BankFive Jan 14 Buying a home that needs repairs can feel overwhelming. Many buyers find a house they like but… Upcoming Events Tuesday, January 27 11:00 am to12:00 pm 35th ANNUAL MOLLY LITTLE FILM SERIES 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Wednesday, January 28 6:30 pm Elect delegates and attend a Republican Town Commitee... 6:30 pm