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Donate to Mattapoisett Friends yard sale
Learn to crochet, play music and more at the Mattapoisett Museum
Register for basketball league, childcare classes at Mattapoisett Recreation
Marion Natural History Museum announces fall and winter programs
Author Carol Wallace will present her latest book
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Marion Town Administrator finalist for job in Middleboro
Thomas N. Tilden
Golfers raise money in memory of ORR athlete
Opinion: Pythagorean Masonic Lodge is discriminatory institution
Beverly Yacht Club rides the wave to 150 years
News
Candidates interview for Marion Board of Health position
MARION — The Marion Board of Health will soon see a new face as candidates interviewed to fill a vacancy that has been...
Beverly Yacht Club rides the wave to 150 years
MARION — Four hurricanes, four clubhouses and 150 years later, the Beverly Yacht Club is going strong at its home in Marion...
Talk travel at Mattapoisett library
MATTAPOISETT – Joy Marzolf of the Joys of Nature, will return to the Mattapoisett library on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 2:00 p.m. for...
Bake sale and monthly programs with the Rochester Historical Society
ROCHESTER – Starting October off, the Rochester Historical Society will be at the Rochester Country Fair on Oct. 1. They...
Plumb Library announces new director
ROCHESTER – The Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library’s Board of Trustees has announced Kristen Cardoso as the new library...
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Schools
Center School open house connects families, school community
MATTAPOISETT — Students transformed into tour guides at the Center School open house Thursday, Sept. 17. “They love to show...
New principal meets and greets at Old Hammondtown open house
MATTAPOISETT — “The school year is going great, we’re off to a terrific start,” said Kevin Tavares, who assumed the role of...
New scholarship established for students of Cape Verdean descent
A new scholarship has been established for high school graduates of Cape Verdean descent from several southeastern...
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Opinion
Opinion: Pythagorean Masonic Lodge is discriminatory institution
Dear Editor, I laughed out loud when I read in your online Sippican Week about the Open House for the Affinity Maritime...
Opinion: Marion needs to invest in green energy
To The Editor: The problem is real, caused by humans, and potentially catastrophic. The impetus to act locally to address...
Opinion: Family of dangerous dog saddened, hurt by handling of case
Dear Editor, As the owner of our beloved rescue Stella, We would like to comment on the article “Dangerous Dog Euthanized”...
Opinion: Lack of notification about Mattapoisett Boatyard fire
Dear editor, I wanted to register my concern about the lack of police notification while the Mattapoisett boat yard was on...
Opinion: A Tree’s Plea
Dear Editor, Many pass this half tree trunk every day as they travel down Point Road. I think it is a very sad sight. I...
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Obituaries
Lois C. (Phillips) Straffin, 81
Lois C. (Phillips) Straffin, 81, of Rochester, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on September 22,...
Thomas N. Tilden
After almost 10 years, Thomas N. Tilden peacefully joined his beloved wife Linda on September 20, 2022. Their love story was...
Allan Snell Hartley, 83
Allan “Zeke” Snell Hartley, 83, of Rochester, died Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Alden Court Nursing & Rehabilitation...
Frederico R. Medina, Jr., 91
On Monday, September 5, 2022, Frederico R. Medina, Jr., of Marion, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at the age of 91. He...
Jean M. (Iannone) Cerulli
Jean M. (Iannone) Cerulli, the beloved matriarch of the Cerulli family, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022. Jean,...
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Candidates interview for Marion Board of Health position
Kickin’ it with Old Rochester Regional soccer teams
Beverly Yacht Club rides the wave to 150 years
Old Rochester football nearly pulls off huge comeback against rival Dartmouth
Golfers raise money in memory of ORR athlete
Things got wild with petting zoo at Taber Library
Marion Town Administrator finalist for job in Middleboro
Rochester hears from firms on public safety building
Rochester to hear public safety building presentations
Rochester Country Fair to kick off October
Sports
Kickin’ it with Old Rochester Regional soccer teams
Spirits are high within the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams at Old Rochester Regional High School despite the two teams being...
Old Rochester football nearly pulls off huge comeback against rival Dartmouth
DARTMOUTH — After a tough start to the game, the Old Rochester football team almost pulled off a comeback for the ages on...
Golfers raise money in memory of ORR athlete
MATTAPOISETT — More than 50 players signed up to take part in a memorial golf tournament on Sept. 25 to raise money for a...
ORR varsity volleyball takes decisive win against Wareham
MATTAPOISETT — In a landslide victory the Old Rochester Varsity Volleyball team beat the Wareham Vikings 3-0 on Monday, Sept...
Old Colony cross country suffers first season loss
The Old Colony Cross Country ran a close race against Fairhaven High School on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Jacob Patnuade was the...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Firefighters respond to Parkway Lane house fire
MARION — Fire Departments from Marion, Mattapoisett and Wareham responded to a fire at 11 Parkway Lane in Marion on Sept. 7...
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People
New Marion youth minister plans to show, not tell faith lessons
MARION — With the arrival of a new Youth Ministry leader at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Marion, the days of learning...
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Happenings
Game night and ice cream with Mattapoisett Congregational Church
MATTAPOISETT – Visit to Reynard Hall at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church, 27 Church St., this Sunday, Sept. 18 from 6...
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Arts
South Coast Lessons builds community through music
MATTAPOISETT — For Mattapoisett resident Jeff Angeley, traditional “stuffy” music lessons never quite worked for him. But...
Audition for a play, learn photography at the Marion Art Center
MARION – From joining a play to learning photography, the Marion Art Center (the MAC) has lots of events scheduled that will...
South Coast Children’s Chorus is welcoming new voices
MARION – The South Coast Children’s Chorus is welcoming new singers for the upcoming season. The SCCC is open to all...
Puppets and Pottery: Marion couple finds love at King Richard’s Faire
For Marion couple Vinny Lovegrove and Cynthia Naples, each fall brings a world of fantasy and imagination. They both work...
Mattapoisett library to display Peter Michael Martin prints
MATTAPOISETT – Mattapoisett resident, Peter Michael Martin, will be exhibiting a number of White-Line woodblock prints at...
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From Our Members
Understanding The Basics of Home Equity
BankFive
Sep 28
Home equity is one of the top reasons people decide to buy a home instead of rent one. When you...
Free Live Music and Refreshments with Damascus Road Coffeehouse
Damascus Road Coffeehouse
Sep 27
Come join the Dartmouth Bible Church on Friday, October 1 at 7:30 p.m. for the Damascus Road...
Cushing Community Center Yard Sale
Friends of the Marion Council on Aging
Sep 26
BARGAIN HUNTERS WELCOME!! The Cushing Community Center 3rd Annual Yard Sale is happening again at...
Trunk or Treat at the Gleason Family Y
YMCA Southcoast
Sep 23
Come celebrate Halloween in costume for a fun & safe afternoon of trick-or-treating at our 3rd...
Success in Real Estate: Cannabuyer’s Edition
Bernadette Kelly Group
Sep 21
Attention Cannabis Industry Professionals! Join us September 28, 2022 at Stone Path Malt from 5-8pm...
New Grant Program May Be Your Key To Homeownership!
Bernadette Kelly Group
Sep 21
The Bernadette Kelly Group is excited to share news with our New Bedford and Fall River neighbors...
Music in the Woods! - this Saturday, Sept. 24
Lloyd Center for the Environment
Sep 19
Reserve your spot today! Join us at the Lloyd Center for the Environment this Saturday, September...
NBSO Season Opens with American Dream
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Sep 18
On Saturday, October 1, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra opens the 2022-2023 season with American...
South Coast Chamber Series Season Opener
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Sep 16
South Coast Chamber Music Series Artistic Director Janice Weber would like to welcome you to a new...
Cushing Community Center Yard Sale
Friends of the Marion Council on Aging
Sep 16
The Cushing Community Center 3rd Annual Yard Sale is just around the corner! The area’s ultimate...
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Upcoming Events
Today
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Public Health Nurse at Marion Senior Center
Saturday, October 1
8:00 am
Rochester Historical Society at Country Fair
11:00 am
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3:00 pm
Celebrate fall and prep for spring at woman’s club...
Sunday, October 2
1:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Pizza, live music, raffle to raise money for boatyard
Tuesday, October 4
11:00 am
Scrabble Club
4:00 pm
Test your trivia knowledge at Mattapoisett library
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Classifieds
Moving Sale
Massage
GOMEZ LANDSCAPING
Weight loss workshop with hypnosis
Seven Knights Cleaning
Wareham - Neighborhood Yard Sale
Seasonal Cranberry Manufacturing...
House and Pet Sitting
Painting
AFFORDABLE HAULING - JUNK REMOVAL
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Real Estate
SOLD! Swifts Beach
Wareham
379,900.00
MLS # 72920434 Not your typical Swift's Beach cottage! This cute and cozy Ranch has been completely...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Wareham
Wareham
374,900.00
RARE OPPORTUNITY to live in this BEACHFRONT COMMUNITY! Established families, growing generation...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Mashpee
Hometown
525,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 57 Old Colony Drive, Mashpee! Listing...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Eastham
Hometown
499,000.00
EASTHAM Escape to this quintessential Cape Cod cottage overlooking the National Seashore. Just a...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Swifts Beach Colonial
Wareham
440,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 5 Stephens Ave in Wareham!...
Upper Cape Realty
Open House Saturday in West Bridgewater
Hometown
214,900.00
Over 55 and looking for economical living? MATFIELD WOODS is the place for you and your pet! Agent...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD By DiVito Realty . Lacasse Service Station
Wareham
295,000.00
SOLD by the DiVito team!! Opportunity! Own your own neighborhood service station, decades old, with...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
SOLD! Indian Mound Cottage
Wareham
319,000.00
Indian Mound Beach two bedroom ranch with a large front porch, full basement, upstairs laundry and...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD!! Impeccable and Almost Waterfront! SOLD!!
Wareham
609,900.00
Summer at Onset Beach is the quintessential New England experience, the sunshine is abundant and...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
Townhome - $359,900
Wareham
359,900.00
Left side attached townhouse style condo located in desirable West Wareham. This property is close...
Upper Cape Realty
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