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Honor veterans at Memorial Grove
Veterans to be saluted for service at annual luncheon
Opinion: Regarding the town’s shrinking farmlands
Computer lab to get an update
Dartmouth High School sees growth in its internship program
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Aurora borealis lights up the night sky across Dartmouth
Town Meeting votes to indefinitely postpone health insurance study request
A day for Dartmouth delights
Fiery fun flares into fire safety at open house event
On the hunt for Padanaram treasures
News
Town Meeting votes to indefinitely postpone health insurance study request
Town Meeting approved all but one request at its fall meeting Tuesday, Oct. 15, indefinitely postponing a citizen’s petition...
First affordable housing project in decade breaks ground
Dartmouth’s first affordable housing project in a decade has finally broken ground and will celebrate its achievement...
Early voting begins Saturday, Oct. 19
Early voting for the General Election will begin on Saturday, Oct. 19 and will end on Friday, Nov. 1. Voting will be held...
Multi-generational Halloween fun returns to the Cottages
Witches, a shark, a princess and a female Pennywise were seen at an unlikely place on Sunday, Oct 13 — the Cottages of...
On the hunt for Padanaram treasures
Across Padanaram, businesses hid treasures, including mice with lavender bows on their tails, a picture of the Magic Kingdom...
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Schools
Dartmouth School Committee approves District Strategic Plan
The Dartmouth School Committee approved its five-year District Strategic Plan at a committee meeting on Monday, Oct. 7....
UMass Dartmouth recognized for excellence in new U.S. News & World Report rankings
For the ninth year in a row, the U.S. News & World Report named UMass Dartmouth one of the top national and public...
Superintendent ‘pleased’ with 2024 MCAS results
Quinn Elementary School was named a School of Recognition on Tuesday, Sept. 24 in tandem with the release of 2024 MCAS...
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Opinion
Opinion: Regarding unlimited inmate phone calls
To the editor: Massachusetts taxpayers are unknowingly paying millions of dollars more a year than was expected. In 2023,...
Opinion: Regarding safety on the water
To the editor: Dartmouth residents are blessed with an amazing harbor alongside the beautiful village of Padanaram, so much...
Opinion: Regarding Sheriff Heroux’s holistic approach to improving the correctional system
To the editor: During Paul Heroux’s campaign for sheriff he consistently spoke about the conditions and issues he believed...
Opinion: South Dartmouth has a trash problem
To the editor: As a four-year resident of South Dartmouth, I absolutely love the area — beaches, local restaurants,...
Opinion: In response to prior opinion on Kamala Harris
To the editor: Regarding the opinion of Margaret A. Sweet (August 3, 2024) “Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party,” and...
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Obituaries
Victoria L. Graham, 79
Victoria L. Graham, age 79 passed away on October 12, in Dartmouth, MA. Born in Columbus, Ohio she was the daughter of...
Sophie Teresa (Stys) Golen, 95
Sophie Teresa (Stys) Golen, aged 95, passed away on October 11, 2024, in Dartmouth surrounded by family. Born on July 23,...
Carl A. Macedo, 77
ROCHESTER - Carl A. Macedo, 77, of Rochester died October 3, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Husband of Barbara J. (...
Arthur “Archie” Correia, 91
Arthur “Archie” Correia, 91, of North Dartmouth, died peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was...
Nelma E. (Scow) Eastman, 85
Nelma E. (Scow) Eastman, 85, of Dartmouth passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024 at home after a long illness. She was the...
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Things to do: Week of Oct. 17
Town Meeting votes to indefinitely postpone health insurance study request
Multi-generational Halloween fun returns to the Cottages
Big hearts in short supply: Pairing highlights the value of mentorship
A vocalist and string quartet come together in an unlikely pairing
‘We were fighters’: The ‘DVB Fam’ stands strong together despite defeat
Aurora borealis lights up the night sky across Dartmouth
A day for Dartmouth delights
Fiery fun flares into fire safety at open house event
Halloween frights to become Christmas delights at Spirit Christmas
Sports
‘We were fighters’: The ‘DVB Fam’ stands strong together despite defeat
The gym was packed with fans Friday night, Oct. 11 to watch Dartmouth volleyball’s second season game against Old Rochester...
Cheerleaders look to stunt pompom-shaking clichés
Cheerleading is often associated with Friday night football games, but athletes on the Dartmouth High School varsity...
Dartmouth unified basketball dribbles into second victory of the season
Though it was close throughout, the final half of the unified basketball game Monday afternoon, Oct. 7 crowned Dartmouth as...
A legacy lives on at the Burgo Basketball Association
While a few are vying to get their name on the new Burgo Basketball Association Basketball Complex through monetary...
Darian Dias digs deep to achieve 1,000 career digs for Bishop Stang volleyball
[Editor’s Note: This story was submitted by Sophomore Chrishtiona Stephenson, editor of the Bishop Stang Script and...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Police say stop ‘sign-snatching and squabbling’ – instead, head to the polls
With the Nov. 5 election quickly approaching, the Dartmouth Police Department is encouraging residents to “leave the sign-...
Former Dartmouth police officer sentenced to prison for child rape, molestation
Shawn Souza, a former Dartmouth Police officer, was sentenced to serve 10 to 15 years in prison on Thursday, Oct. 3 after...
Alleged La Mara Salvatrucha members charged for possible role in two state murders
Three alleged members of La Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, have been charged for their possible roles in two separate murders...
Former Deputy Sheriff pays $65,000 after violating conflict of interest law
Former Bristol County Deputy Sheriff Floyd Teague has paid a $40,000 civil penalty and $25,000 in economic advantage damages...
Three arrested in undercover child exploitation sting
On Wednesday, Sept. 25, members of the Dartmouth Police Department Investigative Services Division and Community Impact Unit...
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People
Big hearts in short supply: Pairing highlights the value of mentorship
When Teliyah Burke was 5 years old, her mother decided to sign her up for the Big Brother Big Sister program, but she wouldn...
Paws in the pews: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church hosts a fur-real blessing for pets
At first it would seem like just any other Sunday service at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Elm Street Oct. 6, until the...
Wampanoag powwow celebrates Native culture in the South Coast
Smoke billowed across Wetu Field, rising from a tended fire slow-cooking two bluefish. It wafted through the air, bringing...
Alpacas chow down at Hill Crest farm festival
To celebrate National Alpaca Day, Hill Crest Alpaca Farm hosted a farm festival, complete with a pony ride, carnival games...
Healing with the help of hypnosis
When consulting hypnotist John Barboza was a kid, he found books about hypnosis in his local library’s occult section, right...
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Happenings
Things to do: Week of Oct. 17
Saturday, Oct. 19
Beach cleanup
Every year thousands of volunteers across the state come together to clean up the...
‘Book it’ to this autumnal library sale
Looking to stock up on books for the winter? Or just want to pick up the next read? Head to the Friends of the Dartmouth...
Pumpkin painting to be a ‘gourd’ time for the ghouls
Looking for a gourd way to spend a Saturday afternoon with the little ghouls? The Dartmouth Cultural Center, located at 404...
Celebrate 100 years of care for abandoned or strayed animals
The Humane Society and Shelter — SouthCoast is hosting its 19th “Give Me Shelter” gala to celebrate its 100th anniversary on...
Attend a meat pie supper to keep warm this fall
Begin the fall and brave the chilly temperatures by attending a warm meat pie supper on Saturday, Nov. 2. The meal will be...
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Arts
A vocalist and string quartet come together in an unlikely pairing
A deep baritone voice, accompanied by a string quartet and pianist, blanketed the audience in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church...
Author’s poems shine in evening poetry reading
As the sun set, poet Matthew Porto read from his new book, “Moon Grammar.” With the lights dimmed low, Porto read by...
Tuned into the trees with gratitude at the Lloyd Center
For its fourth year, the Lloyd Center for the Environment’s Music in the Woods event returned, bringing an array of...
Rain doesn’t stop the painting in Padanaram’s ‘plein air’
For the second year in a row, the Dartmouth Cultural Center’s Wet Paint Padanaram event was postponed due to inclement...
Wet Paint rescheduled due to rain
The Dartmouth Cultural Center has rescheduled its 6th annual “Wet Paint Padanaram” plein air event for Sunday, Sept. 22 due...
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Business
Halloween frights to become Christmas delights at Spirit Christmas
Every fall, Spirit Halloween stores pop up across the country, often in abandoned businesses or buildings, to sell costumes...
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From Our Members
Free Literacy Screenings for K-6 Students
Friends Academy
Oct 17
Friends Academy is offering free literacy screenings to families with children in Kindergarten...
Southcoast Health Welcomes Thirteen New Providers Across the Organization
Southcoast Health
Oct 16
Southcoast Health is pleased to announce that the not-for-profit community health system welcomed...
Dance the Night Away October 26
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Oct 15
On Saturday, October 26, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra presents “Dance the Night Away” in the...
History Book Club Launch
Sippican Historical Society
Oct 12
If you love history and reading, then the Sippican Historical Society’s “Let’s Talk History” book...
NIST Recommends New Guidelines For Password Security
ACT Smart IT
Oct 11
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recommended changing passwords only when...
Chamber Series Opener October 11, 12, and 13!
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Oct 11
Three dates to choose from for the South Coast Chamber Music Series season opener!
SING...
How to Safely Upgrade Your Phone or Computer
BankFive
Oct 10
Maybe you've scratched your screen, or your device is getting sluggish. Whatever your reason for...
Weighing Your Real Estate Options?
Upper Cape Realty
Oct 09
Weighing your options? Upsizing, downsizing, investing or just planning, Let's weigh those options...
Southcoast Health Pink Out for Breast Cancer Awareness
Southcoast Health
Oct 09
Get ready to turn the field pink this October as Southcoast Health teams up with local high schools...
New! After School Art Programs!
Marion Art Center
Oct 04
Coming up! New availability for our Art in the Afternoon children's program. Children who are at...
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Upcoming Events
Today
7:00 pm
Return to the football field with the Council on Aging
Saturday, October 19
10:00 am
COASTSWEEP 2024 is now underway across Massachusetts
10:00 am
to
11:30 am
Finding balance with the Council on Aging
12:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Pumpkin painting to be a ‘gourd’ time for the ghouls
7:00 pm
Veterans of Foreign Wars to host annual costume party
Sunday, October 20
12:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Book it to the 17th annual Authors’ Brunch
1:30 pm
Preservation through partnership with the Waterfront...
Tuesday, October 22
1:00 pm
Stop into an upcoming silent film showing
Thursday, October 24
(All day)
Southworth Library Book Sale – A Great Community Event!
10:00 am
Fall into a good book at the Southworth Library fall...
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Attend fundraiser for holistic education
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Classifieds
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Real Estate
New Construction
Wareham
$1,250,000.00
Welcome to your dream home, still under construction with stunning water views of Sunset Cove and...
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
SOLD - Marion Colonial with Premium Solar Installation
Marion
$720,000.00
SOLD for $725,000! Beautiful 10 room colonial in East Marion, abutting a large conservation area...
Bernadette Kelly Group
Lakeville Waterfront on Assawompsett Pond
Lakeville
$824,900.00
Gorgeous, waterfront home in a very special location on the bluffs of Assawompsett Pond. a limited...
Bernadette Kelly Group
Traditions Remain Strong in Sagamore Highlands and Sagamore Beach
Bourne
$1,500,000.00
9 Ridgehill Lane is for sale. Just completed, come tour and start decorating! Call UPPER CAPE...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Spectacular Waterfront Home!
Wareham
$875,000.00
Wareham offers over 52 miles of coastline, and these buyers scored the perfect dream waterfront...
Upper Cape Realty
Indian Heights
Wareham
$599,000.00
Buttermilk Bay at Indian Heights! This is a great floor plan with lots of room to entertain and...
Upper Cape Realty
Charming Colonial
Wareham
$520,000.00
Step back in time and embrace the charm of this 3- 4 bedroom,1.5-bath Colonial This home exudes...
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
Build a Waterfront Family Compound
Wareham
$800,000.00
Holy Opportunity!!! Creating multi-generational homes and family compounds are extrememly popular...
BOLD Real Estate
55 Plus Community Rochester
Rochester
$639,000.00
The Village at Plumb Corner. EMBRACE Rochester’s newest Active Adult community in Historic,...
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
Marion Colonial For Sale: 15 Rezendes Terrace
Marion
$679,000.00
Lovely 4 bedroom / 2.5 bath colonial on a cul de sac in East Marion awaits new owners So many...
Bernadette Kelly Group
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