Sailing toward the win The Dartmouth High School Sailing team started this season off strong, and plan to continue… This presenter had a penny as her thoughts at the Dartmouth Library Since the last penny was printed after 232 years, Nancy Franks has been visiting towns around… Horseneck Road homicide suspect pleads guilty to racketeering in 2020 killing, two other murders On Wednesday, April 15, an alleged La Mara Salvatrucha member pleaded guilty to racketeering for… Household hazardous waste drop-off day scheduled for May 2On Saturday, May 2 the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District will be hosting a… Students showcase their commitment to civics Dartmouth Middle School students stood in groups in front of colorfully decorated tri-fold boards… What's New Book it to the Southworth Library book sale Learn about Slocums River water quality monitoring efforts Letter to the Editor: Regarding a demolition request before the Local Historic District Commission Veteran's office is moving to Town Hall UMass Dartmouth is helping to combat food insecurity Most Popular Horseneck Road homicide suspect pleads guilty to racketeering in 2020 killing, two other murders Public hearing for the Residences at Hawthorne closes School Committee approves $58 million school budget 4-1 Daffodils burst into bloom at Parson's Reserve At the heart of it: Dartmouth man to run Boston Marathon for children's hospital News Household hazardous waste drop-off day scheduled for May 2 On Saturday, May 2 the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District will be hosting a household hazardous waste… Dartmouth Libraries win March Madness The Dartmouth Public Libraries won the March Madness reading challenge, with a total of 1,192,723 minutes logged during the… Town receives $135,000 grant for Department of Public Works Dartmouth will be receiving a $135,000 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for several… Free bagged lunches for kids during spring break The Town of Dartmouth is offering kids a free bagged lunch during Spring Break, from April 21 to April 23. The town is… UMass Dartmouth brings back the Clothesline Project Red, pink and orange shirts representing surviving rape, yellow shirts representing surviving physical assault or domestic… Schools Students showcase their commitment to civics Dartmouth Middle School students stood in groups in front of colorfully decorated tri-fold boards, showcasing the research… UMass Dartmouth graduate programs earn national recognition With 32 programs across five academic colleges, UMass Dartmouth's graduate programs have earned neational recognition in the… Owl about it? vOWLS crowned spelling bee champions The Dartmouth High School auditorium was buzzing with excitement and a whole lot of spelling as students, educators and… Opinion Letter to the Editor: On considering changing precinct 9's polling location To the Editor, Voters in the Ninth Precinct of Dartmouth Massachusetts deserve a polling place that is close to where they… Letter to the Editor: Regarding voter turnout in local elections To the Editor, On April 7th, Dartmouth will elect a Select Board member. In a town of 34,000 with roughly 24,000 registered… Letter to the Editor: Regarding School Choice funds To the Editor, School choice is a program that lets school districts voluntarily accept students from outside the… To the Editor: Regarding the town budget To the Editor: Dartmouth schools will receive millions in additional funding in FY27. In the Select Board’s FY27 Town… Letter to the Editor: Regarding Dartmouth Public Schools' budget needs To the Editor, I have lived in Dartmouth for 29 of my 40 years. I was a student in Dartmouth Public Schools, I taught… Obituaries James R. Donovan, 71 James R. Donovan, 71, of Dartmouth, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, after a courageous battle with leukemia. Jim was the… Bradford James Leal, 85 Bradford James Leal, 85, of Dartmouth passed away on Easter Sunday April 5, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Born in… Peter Joseph Ouellette, 87 Dartmouth, MA – Peter Joseph Ouellette, 87, of Dartmouth, MA passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital on Thursday… Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Magee, 92 Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Magee passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, at the age of 92. The third of six Murray children… Aurore B. Chace, 104 updated with celebration of life information Aurore B. Chace, 104, of South Dartmouth, passed away peacefully at her home… Sailing toward the win This presenter had a penny as her thoughts at the Dartmouth Library Horseneck Road homicide suspect pleads guilty to racketeering in 2020 killing, two other murders Household hazardous waste drop-off day scheduled for May 2 Students showcase their commitment to civics Dartmouth High School girls lacrosse sticks to a season of growth Daffodils burst into bloom at Parson's Reserve At the heart of it: Dartmouth man to run Boston Marathon for children's hospital Town receives $135,000 grant for Department of Public Works Public hearing for the Residences at Hawthorne closes Sports Sailing toward the win The Dartmouth High School Sailing team started this season off strong, and plan to continue sailing on this success.… Dartmouth High School girls lacrosse sticks to a season of growth As the spring sports season gets underway at Dartmouth High School the girls varsity lacrosse team is looking to play a… Love-all: Bishop Stang unveils new tennis courts For around 10 years tennis players at Bishop Stang High School have had to travel to Buttonwood Park in New Bedford to play… Hoops, they did it again! DGAL and DYAA battle it out on the court For most of the day Sunday, the gym at Dartmouth Middle School was taken over by basketball players of all ages. Kids in… People Dartmouth “Cocktail Guru” shakes up zero proof fun MATTAPOISETT — After working in bars and restaurants for years, Jonathan Pogash, the “Cocktail Guru” teaches people how to… Dartmouth resident receives Southcoast Chamber award One Southcoast Chamber is honoring two community leaders, one of whom is a Dartmouth resident, at their 2026 Chamber… Meet Al Oliveira Al Oliveira is running for the Select Board to keep a veteran’s voice on the board and use his more than 20 years of city… Meet Curtis Nunes Lifelong Dartmouth resident and current Board of Assessors member Curtis Nunes is running for the Select Board to help… Meet Kevin Melo With over 20 years of experience in town government, lifelong resident and Select Board candidate Kevin Melo is looking to… Happenings This presenter had a penny as her thoughts at the Dartmouth Library Since the last penny was printed after 232 years, Nancy Franks has been visiting towns around Massachusetts to explain the… Arts Photos not taken with a digital camera at the Cultural Center The Dartmouth Cultural Center took an alternative approach to their monthly show, featuring photography prints created by… They've got your back: School orchestra honors 'Big Nik,' spreads a message of unity NEW BEDFORD — With a slideshow of photos of Nikoles Joseph — or "Big Nik" — playing… Want some more? Take A Bow to take on 'Oliver!' With heads bowed and arms outstretched, kids marched through the hall of the Smith Mills Christian Congregational Church… Students to perform a murder mystery in the midst of a bingo game When someone thinks of high school theater the first thing that may come to mind are stage productions put on in a dark… Business Local business raising money for the Special Olympics Paige Santos of Paige’s Paracord and More has participated in the Dartmouth Special Olympics since it was first created,… Big Blue Swim School makes a splash of a difference Kids between the ages of three months and 12-years-old swam in 90-degree water, sometimes with a parent by their side or a… From Our Members Drawn to the Land: A Reading with South Coast Authors Friends of Dartmouth Libraries Apr 19 Join the Friends of the Dartmouth… Eco-Friendly Banking Tools That Can Lower Your Carbon Footprint BankFive Apr 17 Banking may not be the first thing people think about when it comes to the environment, but… Reminisants Live at Warrens Harborview Warren’s Harborview Apr 15 Get ready for a night of feel-good nostalgia as The… Concert This Saturday! New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Apr 14 The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) invites audiences to experience The Human… RealTrends names Compass the #1 Brokerage in the US! Erin Hovan, Hovan Property Group, COMPASS Apr 12 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Erin… Music to Change the World - Beverly & Lewis Marion Art Center Apr 10 Music at the MACCarl Beverly & Richard D. LewisMaking Music to Change the World… Southcoast Health Welcomes Two New Providers to Enhance Patient Care Southcoast Health Apr 09 Southcoast Health is pleased to announce that… An Invitation from Yaniv New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Apr 06 Dear friends, This is the concert I’ve been looking forward to the most in our… Upcoming Events Tuesday, April 21 10:00 am to12:00 pm Constitutional Writes 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday, April 22 6:00 pm Attend the Dartmouth High School Alumni Association's... 6:00 pm Thursday, April 23 3:00 pm to9:00 pm Enjoy Lucky Goat Brewing & Support Damien's Pantry Sunday, April 26 11:00 am to3:00 pm Fleurever Blooming Botanicals Pop Up at Tide & True 11:00 am to 3:00 pm