Tiny mythical creatures spotted at Ridge Hill Reserve Most of the year, squirrels, possums, deer and raccoons run around the forests in Dartmouth. Once… Dartmouth honors Veterans, rain or shine “Memorial Day asks something important of us, it asks us to pause amid the music, the marching… Quinn School introduces Enzo's Book Club Enzo is like any young one. He enjoys playing, but he also loves falling asleep while being read… Memorial Day Parade cancelled, ceremonies still happeningThe parade scheduled for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25 has been cancelled due to the weather.… Summer began a month early here in Dartmouth Summer may not begin until June 21, but summer began on May 22 at Running Brook Vineyard with… What's New Eleven students, three coaches to be inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame Dartmouth seniors receive scholarships, departmental awards Thomas H. McGill, 89 'Recovered Dreams and New Creations' at the Dartmouth Cultural Center Register for the eighth annual Wet Paint Padanarm Plein Air Most Popular Residences at Hawthorne approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals Summer began a month early here in Dartmouth Public issue with the height of the proposed The Hathaway Quinn School introduces Enzo's Book Club Memorial Day Parade cancelled, ceremonies still happening News Tiny mythical creatures spotted at Ridge Hill Reserve Most of the year, squirrels, possums, deer and raccoons run around the forests in Dartmouth. Once the April showers pass… Habitat for Humanity looking for wheelchair ramp donations The Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity is looking for wheelchair ramps for their Ramp Donation Program. They have… Dartmouth honors Veterans, rain or shine “Memorial Day asks something important of us, it asks us to pause amid the music, the marching bands, the waving flags and… Varsity softball team makes it to tournament The Dartmouth Varsity softball team made it to tournaments, after ending their season with 11 wins and eight losses.… Theresa Street 5K raises funds for unified sports On Saturday, May 16, nearly 200 runners and walkers set off from Dartmouth High School to Padanaram in the fifth annual… Schools UMass students graduate On Thursday, May 21 and Friday, May 22, UMass Dartmouth celebrated the over 1,800 graduates, 628 of which are from the… Two Dartmouth students graduate from Bristol County Agricultural High School Two Dartmouth students graduated from the Bristol County Agricultural High School. Adrianna Ptaszenski graduated with… Dartmouth High School Alumni Association announces 2026-2027 officers The Dartmouth High School Alumni Association elected officers for the 2026-2027 year during their annual meeting. … Opinion To the Editor: Why we should be opposing the development of large-scale data centers in the 9th Bristol District To the Editor, The rapid expansion of large-scale data centers across the United States presents significant concerns for… Letter to the Editor: Regarding a demolition request before the Local Historic District Commission To the Editor, On April 21, 2026, an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of the house… Letter to the Editor: Regarding a demolition request before the Local Historic District Commission To the Editor, In his March 16th letter to the Russells Mills Historic District Commission, Mr. Mark Rasmussen outlines the… 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… Obituaries Thomas H. McGill, 89 Thomas H. McGill, 89, of Dartmouth died Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Vantage Health and Rehab of New Bedford. He was the husband… Stephen Wayne "Steve" Marshalek, 64 Stephen Wayne "Steve" Marshalek, age 64, of South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, passed away after a courageous battle with ALS… Leonora (Aguiar) Ramos, 98 Leonora (Aguiar) Ramos, age 98, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Alden Court Nursing Care and… Carlos A. Machado, 91 DARTMOUTH—Carlos A. Machado, 91, of Dartmouth, passed away May 13, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his family. He… Derek N. Amaral, 43 DARTMOUTH—Derek N. Amaral, 43, died May 1, 2026. Husband of Sandra P. (Tiburcio) Amaral; son of Nelson and Giselle (Da… Tiny mythical creatures spotted at Ridge Hill Reserve Dartmouth honors Veterans, rain or shine Quinn School introduces Enzo's Book Club Memorial Day Parade cancelled, ceremonies still happening Summer began a month early here in Dartmouth Varsity softball team makes it to tournament Residences at Hawthorne approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals Public issue with the height of the proposed The Hathaway Sailing team sails closer to the nationals Theresa Street 5K raises funds for unified sports Sports Sailing team sails closer to the nationals The Dartmouth High School Sailing team won the Cape and Islands League Championship on Wednesday, May 20. Two of the… Girls lacrosse team spreads 'Morgan's Message' The Dartmouth girls varsity lacrosse team played to raise awareness of Morgan’s Message, an organization that aims to… Police, Fire & Courts New firefighter joins District 1 after graduating Dartmouth Fire Department District 1added a new firefighter to its ranks. Jacob Andrade, the son of retired District… Man charged with vehicular homicide out on bail Dartmouth resident Andrew Johansen, who was charged for hitting and killing Mary Ptaszenski with his car, is out on bail.… Man who possessed fireworks suspended for two years Kevin Ruiz, who possessed illegal firework materials that blew up his ex-girlfriend Jennifer Taylor’s house on Sept. 2, was… Fairhaven man arrested for breaking and entering in Dartmouth Andre Kerman, 51 of Fairhaven, was arrested and charged with breaking into and stealing from Pearl Vision Center at 83B… Update on Westport Mid City Scrap fire WESTPORT — As of 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5 fire crews were still on the scene of a fire that broke out at Mid City Scrap,… People All work no play with the red pandas NEW BEDFORD — The Buttonwood Park Zoo got a couple of upgrades thanks to Dartmouth Eagle Scout Zane Moriarty and his… Henry Bousquet announces bid for State Represenative Henry Bousquet of New Bedford has announced that he will be running for the Ninth Bristol State Representative seat in the… At the heart of it: Dartmouth man to run Boston Marathon for children's hospital Every year tens of thousands of runners flock to Hopkinton, Mass. to run the Boston Marathon, each with a story of what… 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… Happenings Concert Series at Apponagansett Park The 26th Annual Concert Series at Apponagansett Park is going to begin on June 17. The concerts, which are hosted by the… Dartmouth Farmers Market to return June 5 The Dartmouth Farmer's Market's 2026 season will be beginning on Friday, June 5, running weekly thorugh October 23 in… Upcoming Republican Town Committee meeting On Wednesday, May 27, the Republican Town Committee will be meeting at the Stackhouse Club for its monthly meeting. Speaking… Arts Not just a thesis at UMass Dartmouth's art department Three masters of fine arts students at UMass Dartmouth chose to highlight their thesis projects at the Art and Design… Picture pefect: Students display their artwork in annual district show Under 5,000 but “definitely in the thousands.” That’s the estimate Dartmouth High School art teacher Morgan Bozarth had for… Picture this: ArtWeek returns to Dartmouth ArtWeek SouthCoast is set to return on Friday, May 8 and will feature several Dartmouth events. The 10-day event celebrates… Art in wax at the Dartmouth Cultural Center This couple makes very different art with the same medium: wax. David Formanek and Susan Medyn unveiled their exhibit, “… That's so fetch. Dartmouth theater to perform Mean Girls musical On Wednesdays, The Plastics wear pink, but soon Dartmouth High School theater students will be donning the color instead.… Business No need to wine, new tasting room opens in Dartmouth Hidden between North Dartmouth and Padanaram, thousands of grape vines grow that will be pressed into locally made wines.… From Our Members Salt & Light: Kim Gatesman, Christy Gunnels, Barbara Healy opening reception - Friday! Marion Art Center May 27 Reception: Salt & Light Kim Gatesman, Christy Gunnels, Barbara Healy… Smith Mills Family of Christ Family Fun Day & Open House Smith Mills Preschool & Kindergarten May 26 Smith Mills Family of Christ Church will be holding a Spring Family Fun Day on June 6th from 1-… Vote for Padanaram Harbor: Best Harbor in the U.S. 2026 Tides Real Estate May 25 Padanaram Harbor Nominated for Best Harbor in the U.S. 2026 Padanaram Harbor… Gatemen Alumni Tommy Troy Called Up to Major Leagues Wareham Gatemen May 24 An injury to the Arizona Diamondbacks’ outfield brings a need for 24-year-old Tommy Troy to join… Jollie Jars Pottery & Sewn Goods at Tide & True Tide & True May 24 Jollie Jars is coming back to Tide & True with not only her fun vibrant pottery pieces but… Damien's Pantry Summer Hours Damien’s Pantry May 20 Damien's Pantry Summer Snack Bags Damien’s Pantry May 20 Come down to Damien's Pantry on Friday evenings this summer to get a free grab bag filled with… ‘Just another Tuesday on the Cape’ Gatemen Alumni Brendan Summerhill turned cod ball lessons into pro ball success Wareham Gatemen May 19 Most Cape Cod Baseball League teams have certain connections to the collegiate ranks. Maybe it's… Southeastern Massachusetts and the American Revolution Friends of Dartmouth Libraries May 18 Join the Friends of the Dartmouth… Cape Cod Mermaid Hair at Tide & True Tide & True May 17 Our favorite mermaid is swimming back to Tide & True for a fun filled day of mermaid hair! Get… Upcoming Events Saturday, May 30 8:30 am to11:00 am Paper shredding day 8:30 am to 11:00 am 10:00 am to2:00 pm Jollie Jars Pottery & Sewn Goods at Tide & True 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
