Humane Society hosts trick-or-treating There were no tricks, but lots of treats at the shelter during the Southcoast Humane Society and… Kids fill the streets for treats Hundreds of creatures flooded Padanaram Village on Halloween: fairies, witches, scarecrows and… Dartmouth celebrates football, cheer and band seniors The football and cheer teams along with the marching band celebrated their seniors during the… Local business receives outpouring of love following harassing phone callsLocal business Lebanese Pita Pockets has received hateful phone calls because the business is… Town Hall employee receives citation for "heroic actions" After running out of town hall to stay with the victim of a car crash, Gabrielle Richards has… What's New Arthur C. Larrivee, 95 Paul W. Langlois, 86 Roadway reconstruction continues What to do with pumpkins and cornstalks after the holiday Most Popular Property value reevaluation will affect April bills Town Hall employee receives citation for "heroic actions" Man arrested after allegedly hit school bus while drunk Dartmouth marching band hosts annual band show Kids fill the streets for treats News Humane Society hosts trick-or-treating There were no tricks, but lots of treats at the shelter during the Southcoast Humane Society and Shelter's first trick-or-… Local business receives outpouring of love following harassing phone calls Local business Lebanese Pita Pockets has received hateful phone calls because the business is Lebanese/Middle Eastern.… Get ready to vote! Around 5% of registered voters have submitted a vote With around two weeks left to vote, about 5% of registered Dartmouth voters have already cast a ballot for the statewide… Raccoon tests positive for rabies A racoon found on Slades Farm Lane tested positive for rabies. This is not uncommon in the state of Massachusetts,… Trunk or treating with the town What kid doesn’t want to trick or treat a week before Halloween, especially if it comes with popcorn, games and ice cream… Schools MCAS results announced The 2026 MCAS results are in, and Dartmouth was labeled “Not needing assistance intervention” as the school is making “… Dartmouth schools to offer free breakfast The Dartmouth Schools will now be participating in the School Breakfast Program, as well as the National School Lunch… UMass Dartmouth receives $500,000 in state funding for offshore wind research Governor Maura Healey 20 across the state groups funding for projects that will prepare workers for careers in offshore… Opinion To the editor: age and voting Age is unquestionably the major issue in this election for senator in Massachusetts, as it is in many other states. … To the Editor: Vote No on Ballot Question 7 As a current member of the Dartmouth Select Board and former Chair of the Dartmouth Planning Board, I have spent years… To the Editor: recent pancreatic cancer trials Everyone in the cancer community knows how devastating is pancreatic cancer. It’s typically not caught until late stages… To the Editor: Ash Street Jail In view of the well documented archaic structure, and historically reported problems in the New Bedford Ash Street jail,… To the Editor: Town of Dartmouth Town Meeting, Article 15 -Sidewalk snow removal Dear Dartmouth Town Meeting Members: The sidewalk snow removal article at the Spring Town meeting that was… Obituaries Arthur C. Larrivee, 95 Arthur C. Larrivee, 95, of New Bedford and Copperas Cove, Texas passed away October 6, 2026, at Advent Hospital in Killeen… Paul W. Langlois, 86 Paul W. Langlois, 86, of Dartmouth, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital with his family by his… Anne Alexander Gray, 47 April 13, 1979 – August 10, 2026 Anne Alexander Gray was so easy to be with and is so hard to be without. She died on… Ernest E. “Ernie” Mello, Jr., 59 Ernest E. “Ernie” Mello, Jr., 59, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Born… Karen (Paduch) Bolton, 70 Karen (Paduch) Bolton, 70, of Dartmouth, passed away on September 28, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Born on October… Humane Society hosts trick-or-treating Kids fill the streets for treats Dartmouth celebrates football, cheer and band seniors Local business receives outpouring of love following harassing phone calls Town Hall employee receives citation for "heroic actions" Property value reevaluation will affect April bills Get ready to vote! Around 5% of registered voters have submitted a vote Dartmouth resident organizes powerlifting competition Man arrested after allegedly hit school bus while drunk Raccoon tests positive for rabies Sports Dartmouth celebrates football, cheer and band seniors The football and cheer teams along with the marching band celebrated their seniors during the Friday, Oct. 30 game. The… Dartmouth resident organizes powerlifting competition Lifters pumped iron in style at the Gleason Family YMCA’s fourth annual Powerlifting Fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 25… Volleyball team wins senior night In what ended up being a close and energetic game, the Dartmouth High School Volleyball team won their Senior Night game on… Dartmouth field hockey celebrates its 6 seniors The Dartmouth High School Field Hockey team celebrated their senior night with a win five to two against Barnstable High… DGAL field hockey celebrates 15 years The Dartmouth Girls Athletic League celebrated 15 years of field hockey, which was started by Sherri Tetrault in 2010.… Police, Fire & Courts Dartmouth firefighter graduates from training academy Nathan Cox of the Dartmouth Fire Department District 3 recently graduated from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Call/… People Cultural Center gallery director set to retire The Dartmouth Cultural Center is undergoing more than physical changes to the building, with gallery director Jill Law… Dartmouth resident wins Miss New Bedford Dartmouth resident and Dartmouth High School senior Avery Barboza, 18, was crowned Miss New Bedford during the Miss New… Meet State Representative candidate Ed Pacheco Democrat Ed Pacheco describes himself as a “Dartmouth Guy,” having lived in town for over 25 years. Now, he’s vying to take… Meet State Representative candidate Henry Bousquet Living in New Bedford his whole life, Republican Henry Bousquet said he has “deep ties to the surrounding communities.” Now… Meet State Representative candidate Steve Medeiros Democrat Steve Medeiros remembers some wise words from his grandfather: “You have two ears and one mouth and you need to… Happenings New Bedford Symphony Orchestra comes to Dartmouth The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra will hold a series of concerts in Marion over the next few months. Each concert will be… Kids yoga Join the Dartmouth Natural Resource Trust for a yoga event for kids. The class is designed for ages 7 to 12, but is open to… From Our Members Celebrate the Season with Holiday Pops on December 20 New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Nov 02 Two festive performances at The Zeiterion bring generations together for an… Ribbon Cutting Event, Salt & Ivy Boutique Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce Nov 02 Join the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce as we cut the ribbon for a new member! … November with the Wareham Land Trust Wareham Land Trust Nov 01 November is a beautiful time to be outside in Wareham, and we have a full month of trail… Holiday Wishlist Weekend at Tide & True Tide & True Oct 31 It's one of our all time favorite weekends at Tide & True! Holiday Wishlist Weekend! Come by… Thinking About Your Next Move? Erin Hovan, Hovan Property Group, COMPASS Oct 29 There's something truly special about calling Marion, Mattapoisett,… A Haunting Musical Journey New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Oct 29 South Coast Chamber Music Series Presents All Souls October 31 and November 1… Fall Family Fun Day Smith Mills Preschool & Kindergarten Oct 29 Smith Mills Family of Christ Church and Smith Mills Christian Preschool & Kindergarten… Local Business Spotlight: A&T Plumbing Heating & Mechanical Co. Inc. BankFive Oct 29 From apprentice to business owner, learn how George Faria built on A&T Plumbing’s legacy… Annual Holiday Collectible Ornament and Candy Cane Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce Oct 27 The Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that the 2026 collectible… Beauty and Restlessness Collide on November 21 New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Oct 27 New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Presents “Goosby Plays Brahms” on November 21 at The… Upcoming Events Thursday, November 5 6:00 pm Hidden in Plain Sight 6:00 pm Friday, November 6 11:30 am Veterans' luncheon 11:30 am Saturday, November 7 10:00 am to3:00 pm Saint Julie's Ladies Guild craft fair 10:00 am to 3:00 pm 8:00 pm to10:00 pm Humane Society gala 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm