Fall sports get a running start ahead of season With the start of the new school year just days away and sporting competitions beginning shortly… Developers looking to reserve eight acres for potential future use at The Hathaway On the last day of the public hearing for The Hathaway, a proposed 280-unit apartment complex that… Dartmouth holds annual Overdose Awareness Day The town of Dartmouth held its fourth annual Overdose Awareness Day on Thursday, Aug. 27, giving… Dartmouth man looks for charge dropped, evidence suppressed in vehicular homicide trial Andrew Johansen, 35 of Dartmouth, who was charged with motor vehicle homicide, will be filing… Elementary school principals look to the school year ahead With school starting on Wednesday, Sept. 2, Dartmouth’s elementary schools are preparing to… What's New Parks and Recreation fall youth classes Michael Walker, 84 Learn about life during the American Revolution Dianne M. (Antaya) Lopes, 74 UMass Law sees highest enrollment yet Most Popular Dartmouth man looks for charge dropped, evidence suppressed in vehicular homicide trial Padanaram Bridge closed Dartmouth High School prepares to welcome back students Developers looking to reserve eight acres for potential future use at The Hathaway Elementary school principals look to the school year ahead News Dartmouth holds annual Overdose Awareness Day The town of Dartmouth held its fourth annual Overdose Awareness Day on Thursday, Aug. 27, giving those suffering from… Get ready to vote! Dartmouth voters will vote for the democratic and republican candidates for the Bristol Ninth Bristol County District… Road painting scheduled The Department of Public Works will be painting lines on a number of roads in Dartmouth starting on Monday, Aug. 24. … Humane Society welcomes kids for summer camp The Humane Society and Shelter Southcoast has been having kids visit to learn more and interact with animals each summer… 'I wouldn't miss it for the world': Allens Neck annual clambake returns Nearly 140 years ago, Allens Neck Friends Meeting held their first annual clambake as a First Day School event. Years later… Schools Meet Marc Hayes, the new Dartmouth Middle School principal Twenty-two years ago, Marc Hayes began his career in education as a teacher and football coach in New Bedford. Now, he’s… 'To help our community': Shoppers help stuff a bus with school supplies As shoppers bustled into the State Road Walmart, RE/MAX Vantage employees stood near a school bus, waving signs and handing… Bishop Stang names new Director of Advancement Bishop Stang High School has appointed Ava Lambert of Fall River as its new Director of Advancement. Lambet brings more than… Opinion To the Editor: Regarding the September 1 primary To the Editor, Two months ago, it may have seemed as though only one candidate was running to replace Chris Markey as our… To the Editor: In response to a letter to the editor regarding 4 Tannery Lane To the Editor, I write in response to Ms. Diane M. Gilbert’s June 20 Letter to the Editor, which is a masterclass in… To the Editor: Regarding fireworks To the Editor, People………Fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts - this means fireworks are illegal in every city and town in… To the Editor: Overbuilding and accidents To the Editor, This is becoming a very serious matter. The tow is continuing to grant permits to these contractors putting… To the Editor: A response to Gerard Koot's letter To the Editor, I wasn’t planning on sending an opinion piece on the matter of Russell’s Mills Village, the RMV 40C Historic… Obituaries Michael Walker, 84 Michael Walker, 84, died in Dartmouth, MA, on August 19, surrounded by his family. Michael was born and raised in… Dianne M. (Antaya) Lopes, 74 Dianne M. (Antaya) Lopes, 74, of Dartmouth died August 22, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital.She was the wife of the late Malcom… Carmen M. Allain, 97 Carmen M. Allain, 97, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. She… Charles A. “Chuck” Cotter, 86 Charles A. “Chuck” Cotter, 86, of Dartmouth, formerly of New Bedford, passed away Tuesday August 18, 2026. Born in New… Daryl R. Sylvia, 79 Daryl R. Sylvia, 79, of Dartmouth, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026. He was the husband of Nancy J. Sylvia for 59… Fall sports get a running start ahead of season Developers looking to reserve eight acres for potential future use at The Hathaway Dartmouth holds annual Overdose Awareness Day Dartmouth man looks for charge dropped, evidence suppressed in vehicular homicide trial Elementary school principals look to the school year ahead Dartmouth High School prepares to welcome back students Get ready to vote! Padanaram Bridge closed Artists embrace gray skies during eighth annual Wet Paint Humane Society welcomes kids for summer camp Sports Fall sports get a running start ahead of season With the start of the new school year just days away and sporting competitions beginning shortly after, athletes at… Dartmouth Dynamites win Summer Blast Tournament Over the July 25 and 26 weekend, the Dartmouth Girls Athetlic League's Dynamites 14U team won the annual Summer Blast… Police, Fire & Courts Fire department holds annual pig roast The Dartmouth Fire Department District 3 continued their 18-year tradition of inviting the community to a pig roast,… People Meet State Representative candidate Chester Tam Describing the way he gets involved in local and state politics as an “activist,” Republican Chester Tam is now vying to… 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… Dartmouth resident turns 103 Happy birthday to Nellie Jackson, and to many more. Jackson turned 103 on Sunday, Aug. 2. Jackson was born in 1923 in… Arts Artists embrace gray skies during eighth annual Wet Paint Scattered around Dartmouth, artists set up their easels, some using their car trunks as cover from rainy weather and others… Greater New Bedford Choral Society looking for new members The Greater New Bedford Choral Society is starting up its fall season on Wednesday, Sept. 9 and is now looking for new… Eighth annual Wet Paint to return to Padanaram On Saturday, Aug. 22, around 36 artists will be setting up easels throughout Padanaram to create original works inspired by… Business Autumn Glen associate honored with 2026 Care and Wellness Award Telma Baganha, a career associate at Autumn Glen has been honored with a 2026 Care and Wellness Award from the Massachusetts… From Our Members Here’s what’s new in Copilot Wave 3 ACT Smart IT Aug 24 If you use Microsoft 365 every day, you’ve probably noticed that Copilot hasn’t stood… Clean Out Your Closets for Damien's Pantry FunDrive Damien’s Pantry Aug 24 Clean out your closets for Damien's Food Pantry! We are collecting clothes, household… Learn to Play Mahjong! Sippican Woman's Club Aug 22 Have you always wanted to learn how to play Mahjong? Now's your chance! Join us for a… Reality Check: A Guide to Navigating the AI Information Flood Friends of Dartmouth Libraries Aug 22 … Your Phone Probably Isn’t Listening to You… But The Truth Is Even More Disturbing ACT Smart IT Aug 21 Most of us have already decided that our phone is spying on us. The surprise is that… Chamber Series Tickets Now On Sale New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Aug 21 South Coast Chamber Music Series Announces 2026–… Movies by the Bay Wareham CORE Aug 17 A Community Movie Night Returns to the Lillian Gregerman Bandshell in Onset Wareham CORE to… Exploring Historical Fiction: Inspiration & Education Friends of Dartmouth Libraries Aug 17 Join the Friends of the Dartmouth… Upcoming Events Saturday, August 29 5:30 pm to8:30 pm DNRT Summer Bash 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Sunday, August 30 9:00 am Register for the annual Pedal for the Path bike ride 9:00 am
