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Meet State Representative candidate Henry Bousquet

Henry Bousquet. Source: Henry Bousquet

Living in New Bedford his whole life, Republican Henry Bousquet said he has “deep ties to the surrounding communities.” Now, he wants to continue serving the South Coast…

Meet State Representative candidate Chester Tam

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Describing the way he gets involved in local and state politics as an “activist,” Republican Chester Tam is now vying to take Rep. Chris Markey’s spot in the State House.…

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Dartmouth resident turns 103

Nellie Jackson blows out the candles on her cake. Photos by Kat Sheridan

Happy birthday to Nellie Jackson, and to many more. Jackson turned 103 on Sunday, Aug. 2. Jackson was born in 1923 in Georgia. She moved around, living in New Jersey before coming to Dartmouth. She worked at Westinghouse Electrical Company for 35...

Dartmouth author wins poetry award

The Catholic Media Association awarded “Resting Place” by Dartmouth resident Theresa Hickey first place in their poetry division. Hickey has written three other poetry books. Her poem is also being published in “PIECES of SALEM,” an anthology...

Dartmouth teen makes her case for Miss Massachusetts Teen title

Kercheena Pamphile wears a yellow gown that represents her personality. Photos by Steve Smith Photography

Three years ago, Kercheena Pamphile saw then Dartmouth senior Hannah Lima compete in the Miss Massachusetts Teen competition and soon knew it was a program she wanted to be a part of. Pamphile, who graduated from Dartmouth High School this year,...

Dartmouth resident nearly completes 25th Buzzards Bay Swim

Nancy Smith with her grandchildren, Erin and Ryan. Submitted photos.

Nancy Smith, 86 of Dartmouth, was halfway to the finish line during her 25th Buzzards Bay Swim on June 20 when safety boats started getting the swimmers out of the water due to unsafe conditions. The Buzzards Bay Swim is a 1.2 mile race from Cisco...

Dartmouth couple wins international trip

James and Susan Thompson. Submitted photo

Two Dartmouth residents, James and Susan Thompson, won a $10,000 award to travel anywhere in the world from the Bristol Rotary of Rhode Island. The couple chose to travel to Galway, Ireland, where they will enjoy a stay, dinner, and golf at the...

All work no play with the red pandas

Zane and Kevin Moriarty pose in front of the sun cover they built for Jacob the red panda. Photos by Kat Sheridan

NEW BEDFORD — The Buttonwood Park Zoo got a couple of upgrades thanks to Dartmouth Eagle Scout Zane Moriarty and his grandfather Kevin. “I like animals, and I figured doing something for them would be pretty cool,” said Zane. Zane wanted to do...

Henry Bousquet announces bid for State Represenative

Henry Bousquet. Source: Henry Bousquet

Henry Bousquet of New Bedford has announced that he will be running for the Ninth Bristol State Representative seat in the upcoming midterm election. He has experience in the classroom as an educator, commercial kitchens and on the City Council....

At the heart of it: Dartmouth man to run Boston Marathon for children's hospital

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Every year tens of thousands of runners flock to Hopkinton, Mass. to run the Boston Marathon, each with a story of what brought them to the starting line, and Dartmouth resident Matt Medeiros is no exception. Medeiros first ran the Boston Marathon...

Dartmouth “Cocktail Guru” shakes up zero proof fun

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MATTAPOISETT — After working in bars and restaurants for years, Jonathan Pogash, the “Cocktail Guru” teaches people how to make zero proof cocktails also known as mocktails. On Tuesday, March 31 Pogash of Dartmouth held a non-alcoholic mocktail...

Dartmouth resident receives Southcoast Chamber award

Anne P. Tangen. Source: Hunter Tackett

One Southcoast Chamber is honoring two community leaders, one of whom is a Dartmouth resident, at their 2026 Chamber Invitational Golf Tournament on April 27. Anne P. Tangen, the president and CEO of BankFive, is being honored for her service in...

Meet Al Oliveira

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 management expertise in Dartmouth. Oliveira, who served for 22 years in the military first as a Marine and then as a member of...

Meet Curtis Nunes

Curtis Nunes

Lifelong Dartmouth resident and current Board of Assessors member Curtis Nunes is running for the Select Board to help residents navigate the rise in the cost of living in Dartmouth. “I feel the cost of living is going to be going up, and so I want...

Meet Kevin Melo

Kevin Melo

With over 20 years of experience in town government, lifelong resident and Select Board candidate Kevin Melo is looking to keep Dartmouth affordable for all. “That includes first time home buyers,” Melo said. “That includes our seniors who have run...

Meet Nathan Silva

Nathan Silva

Nathan Silva’s interest in town government began several years ago when he heard about the challenges the school district was facing, and with two daughters in the district, he wanted to understand the root causes. Now Silva is running for a seat...