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Hop into the Silvershell Beach Easter Egg hunt
Spring to the Pine Meadow Farm Easter Egg hunt
Hoppy Easter: Mattapoisett Lions Club to host annual egg hunt
Shoot for the moon at Elizabeth Taber Library’s Pink Moon party
Rochester Democratic Town Committee to host 2025 caucus
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Lights, camera, action! Town Wharf General Store to appear in upcoming feature film
Sandra Jeanine Hammond, 83
Lisa A. Grace, 68
Out of this world: Old Colony qualifies for nationals in NASA culinary competition
Select Board appoints new assistant harbormaster
News
Some Marion officials fear financial burden of $3.2 million Town House renovation
MARION — Marion is looking to approve over $3.2 million for the renovation of the Town House at the annual Town Meeting on...
Restoration company found for Marion clock project
MARION — Time has been ticking toward this moment — The Clock Tower Restoration Committee’s months of research into...
Rochester Fire Department responds to barn fire
ROCHESTER — The Regional Old Colony Communications Center received a 911 call for a structure fire at a residence on...
Lights, camera, action! Town Wharf General Store to appear in upcoming feature film
MATTAPOISETT — Town Wharf General Store stepped into the spotlight on Friday, April 4 when indie film “The Weekend on Cape...
The bigger the better: Sippican Land Trust expands Osprey Marsh
MARION — Sippican Land Trust has acquired a parcel of land located at 366 Point Road, expanding its oversight in the Osprey...
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Schools
Glitz, glam and giggles to take center stage in Old Rochester musical “The Drowsy Chaperone”
MATTAPOISETT — Old Rochester Regional High School’s upcoming production of “The Drowsy Chaperone” is anything but lethargic...
Tabor Rowing Team unharmed after boat accident in South Watuppa Pond
FALL RIVER — What should’ve been a routine practice for the Tabor Academy Rowing Team ended up becoming an emergency...
Out of this world: Old Colony qualifies for nationals in NASA culinary competition
ROCHESTER — For the Old Colony NASA HUNCH Challenge team, the sky is no longer the limit: it’s space. The team is heading...
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Opinion
Opinion: Supporting the expansion of Mattapoisett Select Board
To the editor: As our Town Meeting on May 12, 2025, approaches, we urge your support for the Citizen's Petition to expand...
Opinion: In favor of proposed Marion Historic District
To the editor: South Street in Marion has been my home for 55 years. Twenty-five years ago, I couldn’t see that a...
Opinion: Expand the Mattapoisett Select Board to five members
To the editor: I would like to express my opinion on expanding the Mattapoisett Select board from 3 to 5 persons. I have...
Opinion: Historic district will place undue burden on homeowners
To the editor: As long-time owners of property within Marion’s proposed historic district, our families hold dear Marion’s...
Opinion: Jennifer Rusinoski Memorial Scholarship open to donations
To the editor: A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came together to make the Jennifer Rusinoski Memorial Scholarship a...
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Obituaries
Robert "Bob" Bowers, 77
Robert "Bob" Bowers, of Mattapoisett, husband to Cathy Bowers, passed away peacefully at his home on April 1, 2025, at the...
Lisa A. Grace, 68
Lisa A. Grace, 68, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts died peacefully at home on Sunday, March 23, 2025. She was the daughter of...
Sandra Jeanine Hammond, 83
WAREHAM- Sandra Jeanine Hammond, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 3,2025,at the age...
Patricia "Pat" McPartland, 74
Patricia "Pat" McPartland, age 74, passed away on March 17, 2025 peacefully at home. She was born in Passaic, New Jersey....
Danielle Lucille Laurent Francis, 94
Danielle Lucille Laurent Francis passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on September 6, 1930, in...
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Glitz, glam and giggles to take center stage in Old Rochester musical “The Drowsy Chaperone”
She returns!: The Marion Art Center welcomes back Aimee Bayles
Tabor Rowing Team unharmed after boat accident in South Watuppa Pond
Some Marion officials fear financial burden of $3.2 million Town House renovation
Restoration company found for Marion clock project
Rochester Fire Department responds to barn fire
Out of this world: Old Colony qualifies for nationals in NASA culinary competition
Lights, camera, action! Town Wharf General Store to appear in upcoming feature film
Old Rochester assistant superintendent featured on ‘Teacher to Teacher’ podcast
The bigger the better: Sippican Land Trust expands Osprey Marsh
Sports
Old Colony freshman wrestles her way to the top and breaks school record
MIDDLEBOROUGH — Old Colony freshman, Middleboro High School wrestler and Mattapoisett resident Mila Boucher only had three...
From all around the world, students team up to squash the competition
The Tabor Academy squash program isn't like most other high school sports. Most high school teams are made of kids from the...
Old Colony Varsity Basketball Coach Matt Trahan Retires
ROCHESTER — After 27 seasons of decisive leadership, five championships won and four coach of the year awards, Matthew...
Tri-town swimmers make a splash at New England championship
Tri-town swimmers dove head first into the pool as they competed against some of New England's best swimmers. The Riptides...
A fight to the finish: Old Rochester boys basketball loses championship in overtime game
LOWELL — The Old Rochester boys basketball team pushed the state championship into overtime at the Tsongas Center on Friday...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Tabor Academy Rowing Team safe after boat incident in Fall River Pond
FALL RIVER — Dangerous weather conditions and strong winds caused an emergency boat situation at a Tabor Academy Rowing Team...
Multiple units respond to Marion two-acre brush fire
MARION — A helicopter from the State Air Wing spotted smoke coming from an out of control brushfire on Delano Road Friday,...
Injured tree worker rescued by Plymouth County Rescue Team
EAST BRIDGEWATER — The Plymouth County Technical Rescue Team and several other emergency responders banded together to...
Three suspects arrested for stolen car hit-and-run in Mattapoisett
MATTAPOISETT — Three men were taken into custody by the Mattapoisett Police Department on Friday, March 21 after stealing a...
Updated: Rochester man sentenced to state prison after fatal shooting of sister’s boyfriend
ROCHESTER — After being found guilty on criminal charges relating to the deadly shooting of his sister’s boyfriend,...
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People
Marathoners go the distance for charity
MATTAPOISETT — After watching the Boston Marathon in person for the first time together in 2014, Old Rochester alumni Abby...
Get to know Marion’s new State Senator Kelly Dooner
Newly elected State Senator Kelley Dooner began her first term this month, representing Marion and the rest of the Third...
Mattapoisett woman answers the spiritual call
MATTAPOISETT — When the Rev. Patricia Berry, of Mattapoisett, was 9 years old and attending Catholic Mass she wanted to be...
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Happenings
She returns!: The Marion Art Center welcomes back Aimee Bayles
MARION — The stage at the Marion Art Center will see the return of Aimee Bayles Friday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. Aimee Bayles is...
Rochester Republican Town Committee meeting has special guest speaker
ROCHESTER — State Representative Steven Xiarhos from the 5th Barnstable District will be at the Rochester Republican Town...
Spend spring break at the Mattapoisett Library
MATTAPOISETT — Bored on the week off from school? The Mattapoisett Library at 7 Barstow Street is hosting a multitude of...
Marion Democratic Town Committee to Hold Caucus
MARION — The Marion Democratic Town Committee invites all registered Marion Democrats to a caucus scheduled for Thursday,...
More than just books: Elizabeth Taber Library offering events
MARION — The Elizabeth Taber Library looks to keep the community busy with events this spring following the grand re-opening...
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Arts
Old Hammondtown students branch out with annual tree poster contest
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Tree Committee invited fifth grade students from Old Hammondtown Elementary to create unbe-...
Friends of Old Rochester Music pull out the stops for March concert
MATTAPOISETT — Friends of Old Rochester Music hit the right notes with two concerts —a choral concert held on Wednesday,...
Old Rochester middle schoolers make their mark in mischievous murder mystery play
MATTAPOISETT — A CEO, a movie star and a musician step onto a Los Angeles bound train only to discover a plot of murder and...
Marion Art Center presents pastel paintings in new exhibition
MARION — The Marion Art Center announced their newest exhibition: the Pastel Paintings of Janet Schwartz and Dave Kaphammer...
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Business
From grape to glass: Rochester couple transforms home into winery
ROCHESTER — For years, friends of Tony and Mary-Patrice Ruocco told them they should start selling the wine they made. They...
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From Our Members
Revolutionary Dartmouth
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Apr 08
Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Saturday, April 12, at 2 p.m. to mark the 250 th...
A is for Aoife!
Marion Art Center
Apr 07
Popular musician Aoife Clancy is back and playing at the Marion Art Center on Friday, April 18th at...
PFAS IN WATER - and How to Remove
H2O Care
Apr 07
PFAS IN WATER, HEALTH ISSUES, & HOW TO REMOVE PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a...
Local Handyman with Openings This Week – Ready to Help
Alton Barnes
Apr 06
SouthCoast, MA – If you’ve been waiting for the right time to tackle those household repairs, now’s...
From Honey-Do to Done: Local Handyman Takes the Stress Out of Home Repairs for Women Homeowners
Alton Barnes
Apr 05
SouthCoast, MA – For women juggling work, family, and a busy household, keeping up with home...
Southworth Library Book Sale – A Great Community Event!
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Apr 05
The Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries will sponsor their Spring Book Sale at the Southworth...
Need a Hand Around the House? Trusted Handyman Offers Reliable Repairs in the Sippican Region
Alton Barnes
Apr 04
Sippican, MA – Residents in Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester now have a go-to expert for all...
Southcoast Health Welcomes New Provider, Ericka Hersh, DO, MPH to Obstetrics & Gynecology
Southcoast Health
Apr 04
Southcoast Health is pleased to announce that the not-for-profit community health system welcomed...
Small Business Conference- Building Blocks for Success
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce
Apr 04
There is still time to register for this! Join us for three sessions that will assist in your...
Lola Trunk Show at Tide & True
Tide & True
Apr 04
The Massachusetts based jewelry line that is stealing all of our hearts, LOLA is coming to Tide and...
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 12
(All day)
Shoot for the moon at Elizabeth Taber Library’s Pink...
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Book it to the Friends of Mattapoisett Library...
11:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Lola Trunk Show at Tide & True
11:00 am
Hoppy Easter: Mattapoisett Lions Club to host annual...
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Hop into the Silvershell Beach Easter Egg hunt
2:00 pm
New Bedford Symphony and Seaglass Theatre to strike...
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Revolutionary Dartmouth
Sunday, April 13
1:00 pm
Marion Social Club to host “Taste of Italy” dinner
3:00 pm
Pouring out support for the Elizabeth Taber Library
3:00 pm
Tea time and tunes: Friends of Elizabeth Taber...
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Marketplace
OPEN WEEK, LET’S GET IT DONE! -HANDYMAN AVAILABILITY...
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Classifieds
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Handyman Help for Your Home! 😀...
Lawn mower repair
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Dave's Home Repair
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PLUMBING HEATING COOLING Repairs
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Eric Cordeiro Electric
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Real Estate
SOLD! Indian Mound Community has New Neighbors
Wareham
$430,000.00
Ask us about getting your FREE home study - you might be surprised at how much equity you have...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Plymouth Pondfront
Plymouth
$375,000.00
Just listed ... to SOLD! Everyone has been asking about our spring market predictions… and from...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD in Chiltonville
Plymouth
$770,000.00
Ask us about getting your FREE home study - you might be surprised at how much equity you have...
Upper Cape Realty
Commercial Land - 129-137 Main Street
Bourne
$675,000.00
PRIME LOCATION. Located in the heart of the village of Buzzards Bay across from the Cape Cod Canal...
Erin Hovan, Hovan Property Group, COMPASS
57 Oak Street - Waterfront Living Awaits!
Wareham
$1,295,000.00
Experience the beauty of sunset-facing water views from this charming waterfront home with its own...
Erin Hovan, Hovan Property Group, COMPASS
Senior 62+ Apartments Starting at $1,399
Wareham
$1,399.00
WAREHAM’S HIDDEN GEM! APPLY TODAY! 1- & 2-BR Apartments Available for Immediate Occupancy...
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