Owl about it? vOWLS crowned spelling bee champions The Dartmouth High School auditorium was buzzing with excitement and a whole lot of spelling as… 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… Town Election is almost here, with one contested race With Dartmouth’s annual town election scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 and less than one week away,… Nitrous canisters found outside a Dartmouth school The Dartmouth Police Department announced on Wednesday, March 25, the they found a number of… Schools to submit statement of interest for middle school replacement The Select Board approved of sending a statement of interest to the Massachusetts School Buidling… What's New Letter to the Editor: On considering changing precinct 9's polling location Fire District 1 receives grant funding for firefighter safety equipment On the role of public media for the First Amendment Spring Town Meeting warrant begins taking shape Free composting materials for Dartmouth residents Most Popular Dartmouth joins the national call for 'No Kings' Dartmouth man charged for allegedly manufacturing ghost guns Study looks at town salary and ways to improve competitiveness They've got your back: School orchestra honors 'Big Nik,' spreads a message of unity Want some more? Take A Bow to take on 'Oliver!' News Town Election is almost here, with one contested race With Dartmouth’s annual town election scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 and less than one week away, the town ballot is set to… Nitrous canisters found outside a Dartmouth school The Dartmouth Police Department announced on Wednesday, March 25, the they found a number of nitrous oxide canisters at… Padanaram Bridge closed due to jack replacement The Padanaram Bridge is closed for repairs and is expected to be closed for a few hours. It closed at 8:30 a.m. this… Stanley Mickelson finishes career on the Select Board Stanley Mickelson attended his last meeting of the Select Board as a member of the board on Monday, March 30. It wasn’t… Parks and Recreation summer programs announced The Department of Parks and Recreation has announced a number of spring and summer programs for those of all ages. … Schools 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… Schools to submit statement of interest for middle school replacement The Select Board approved of sending a statement of interest to the Massachusetts School Buidling Authority regarding… Cuts made to proposed school budget As talks about funding the Dartmouth Public Schools proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget continue, James Kiely, the assistant… Opinion 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… 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… Obituaries 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… Nancy R Gates-Hickney Nancy R Gates-Hickney died on January 15, 2026 at St Lukes Hospital. She was born in New Bedford MA on June 12, 1951 to… Joan Frances (Mendes) Bobrowiecki, 90 Joan Frances (Mendes) Bobrowiecki died peacefully on the evening of March 1, 2026, with her loving family by her side.… Michael T. Rhodes It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael T. Rhodes (aka: Mike Casey) a devoted husband, proud father… Owl about it? vOWLS crowned spelling bee champions They've got your back: School orchestra honors 'Big Nik,' spreads a message of unity Town Election is almost here, with one contested race Nitrous canisters found outside a Dartmouth school Schools to submit statement of interest for middle school replacement Cuts made to proposed school budget Padanaram Bridge closed due to jack replacement Hoops, they did it again! DGAL and DYAA battle it out on the court Study looks at town salary and ways to improve competitiveness Stanley Mickelson finishes career on the Select Board Sports 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 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… Meet Nathan Silva Nathan Silva’s interest in town government began several years ago when he heard about the challenges the school district… Happenings Register for Citizen's Academy to get the inside scoop on town operations Registration is now open for the Town of Dartmouth's first-ever Citizen's Academy program — a civic education designed to… Arts 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… High school students show off their artistic talents Every year, the Dartmouth Cultural Center hosts a show featuring the Dartmouth High School’s AP Art Student’s work. This… Color guard performers are the architects of their story Peeking in and out of doors and twirling flags featuring floor plans, the Dartmouth High School winter guard put on a… From Our Members Oyst-Her Skincare Pop-Up at Tide & True Tide & True Apr 03 Everyone loved these Oyst-Her scrubs at Christmas time so we're bringing them back for a pop up… How to Build Better Savings Habits BankFive Apr 01 Let’s take a look at some common savings challenges as well as some practical strategies you can… April with the Wareham Land Trust Wareham Land Trust Apr 01 April with the Wareham Land Trust As spring returns, it is the perfect time to get… April 18: The Human Element New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Mar 30 The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) invites audiences to experience The Human… Students Showcase Artwork in Museum Exhibition Friends Academy Mar 30 Art by 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students on display at New Bedford Art Museum through April 30… Southworth Library Book Sale Friends of Dartmouth Libraries Mar 27 The Friends of the Dartmouth… Happy Retirement, Penny! Friends of Dartmouth Libraries Mar 19 Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Saturday,… Upcoming Events Today 5:00 pm to7:00 pm Alternative photography exhibit 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm 6:30 pm Hunting for eggs by the light of a flashlight 6:30 pm Saturday, April 4 10:00 am to3:00 pm Cape Cod Mermaid Hair at Tide & True 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Thursday, April 9 3:00 pm to9:00 pm Enjoy Lucky Goat Brewing & Support Damien's Pantry 6:00 pm Learn CPR 6:00 pm