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Online forum will be set to discuss Indian mascot

The public will be invited to provide input on whether to retain or eliminate the Dartmouth High School Indian mascot via an upcoming online event, members of the Equality and Diversity Subcommittee agreed at their meeting Wednesday, Aug. 18. “This...

Letter writers decline invite to upcoming mascot meeting

The authors of a letter supporting the controversial Dartmouth High Indian logo have declined an invitation to speak at an Aug. 18 meeting on the topic, calling for federally recognized tribes to be heard first and citing “prior professional and...

Students must wear masks when school reopens, committee says

All students and staff — regardless of vaccination status — in Dartmouth’s public schools will be required to wear masks when class begins Sept. 1, School Committee members agreed Tuesday. One year to the day after deciding that the 2020-21 school...

Prepare for upcoming school year with virtual presentation

The Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries will be hosting a virtual presentation to prepare children for the upcoming school year amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The presentation will be held on Thursday, Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Dartmouth Youth...

Select Board urges public input on Indian logo debate

Before any decision is made on the controversial Dartmouth High Indian logo, town officials would like to see a process more inclusive of community sentiments. At an Aug. 9 meeting, the Select Board unanimously voted to send a letter to the School...

Eight local students receive Community Foundation scholarships

Seven students from Dartmouth High School and one student from Bishop Stang High School were among the scholarship recipients from the SouthCoast Community Foundation at a July 28 award ceremony. “Scholarship season is always a highlight for the...

Fuller named permanent chancellor at UMass Dartmouth

After months of searching, UMass Dartmouth’s interim chancellor Dr. Mark Fuller was tapped to permanently head the school. UMass Board of Trustees announced his appointment at a meeting Monday. Fuller has served as interim chancellor since replacing...

New assistant principal appointed at Bishop Stang

Bishop Stang High School has a new assistant principal of academics for the upcoming school year. The Catholic school announced Aug. 6 that Marion resident Dan Dias will take over the role. “I am both humbled and honored to accept the position of...

Church community supplies students with classroom items

As UMass Dartmouth students prepare to return to school, the community at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is working to ensure everyone has the supplies they need. The church is coordinating a school supply drive for Arnie's Cupboard, the food pantry...

Mascot public meeting delayed due to Covid concerns

An open public forum for community members to discuss whether to retain or replace the Dartmouth High School Indian mascot will likely be postponed because of concerns about large gatherings as Covid cases increase, School Committee Chair Dr...

Children hone skills, make Friends at academy summer camp

Whether exploring nature, building rockets or riding in canoes, participants in the summer camps at Friends Academy displayed a “really positive energy’’ this year, said Susan Yao, director of summer programs at the academy. “They were happy to be...

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