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Tri-Town Against Racism to hold story walk
Nomination papers available for Marion town election
Marion Democrats to meet, discuss school committee
Marion resident launches literary magazine
Making friends with the pack: OutHounds adventure hike
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Fundraiser planned for hometown hero Becket Kiernan
Marion town administrator named, will start in March
With loss of tree a reminder of Marion’s past
‘This is home’: Old Rochester alumni returns with Harvard a capella group
Seventh annual chili cook-off brings heat, flavor to Mattapoisett
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Seventh annual chili cook-off brings heat, flavor to Mattapoisett
MATTAPOISETT — Everyone has a different idea about what makes a good chili. Some like it hot, while others say there needs...
Learn knitting, indoor gardening at Mattapoisett Library
MATTAPOISETT — Learn new skills at two fun do-it-yourself programs at the Mattapoisett Library this month. First, on...
Hot chocolate hike, scavenger hunt over February vacation
MATTAPOISETT — Don’t get stuck indoors during school vacation week, join the Mattapoisett Land Trust for a Hot Chocolate...
Learn about old-growth forests
MARION — Join the Marion Natural History Museum for a presentation by David Orwig, Senior Ecologist and Forest Ecologist...
Register for Taber Library’s ‘Tables of Content’
MARION — The Elizabeth Taber Library invites guests to the fourth annual “Tables of Content” dinner and book discussion...
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Schools
Old Rochester teachers awarded grants for classrooms, projects
MATTAPOISETT — Four teachers in the Old Rochester Regional School district were awarded with grants to pursue projects,...
‘This is home’: Old Rochester alumni returns with Harvard a capella group
MATTAPOISETT — The Krokodiloes, Harvard University’s oldest a cappella group, took a break from their globe-trotting music...
Old Rochester celebrates Students' work in genealogy course
MATTAPOISETT — On Jan. 18, students, faculty and families attended an event in the Old Rochester Regional High School...
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Opinion
Opinion: Lost man
To the editor: There is a man I’ve never met who needs some help. With maturity. I know this because he has hung a distress...
Opinion: Embrace our human melting pot
To the editor: In Southcoast-Today’s January 18th edition, the article Anti-Racism Group to Expand by Matthew Ferreira was...
Opinion: TTAR response to school committee comments
To the editor: After hearing Joe Pires speak at the end of the Joint School Committee meeting on 1/19 and reading his...
Opinion: The nerve of the ORR school district not to give Good Friday off
To the editor: A recent letter to the editor whined about the Old Rochester Joint School committee voting to make “Good...
Opinion: ORR and Good Friday
To the editor: I was quite disappointed to see that the ORR Joint School Committee voted to make Good Friday a full school...
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Obituaries
Richard DaSilva, 79
MARION – Richard B. DaSilva, 79, of Marion died Friday, February 3, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River after a...
Kari Sgourakes
Kari Beth Sgourakes passed away peacefully at her home in Rochester, MA on January 22nd, 2023. She was with her daughter and...
Robert Sanderson, 79
Robert Sanderson, a longtime resident of Marion, Massachusetts, died early in the morning of Monday, January 9, 2023. He was...
Nancy J. (Downing) Fletcher, 79
Nancy J. (Downing) Fletcher, 79, of Mattapoisett died Saturday, December 31, 2022 peacefully in her home surrounded by her...
Carol W.”Bibe” (Winslow) Lawrence, 88
ROCHESTER – Carol W.”Bibe” (Winslow) Lawrence, 88, of Rochester, passed away on Dec. 31, 2022, in Nemasket Healthcare Center...
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Old Rochester teachers awarded grants for classrooms, projects
Seventh annual chili cook-off brings heat, flavor to Mattapoisett
‘This is home’: Old Rochester alumni returns with Harvard a capella group
Marion Portuguese, Azorean and Cape Verdean communities to share experiences
Marion town administrator named, will start in March
Old Rochester celebrates Students' work in genealogy course
Fundraiser planned for hometown hero Becket Kiernan
Rochester finance committee kicks off budget season
With loss of tree a reminder of Marion’s past
Mattapoisett first responders outline 2024 capital expenses
Sports
Running for a good cause at Old Colony
ROCHESTER — The morning of Saturday, Jan. 28 was cool and sunny — the perfect day for a run, said participants in Old Colony...
Old Rochester Regional girls ice hockey team breaks record
BOURNE — The Old Rochester Regional girls ice hockey team beat their seasonal record after a win against Dennis-Yarmouth...
Old Rochester golf coach, players honored by Boston Globe
MATTAPOISETT — 2022 was a big year for Old Rochester Regional High School’s golf team. After playing an undefeated season...
Old Rochester esports tops league, learns life skills
MATTAPOISETT — Gunner McGrath expertly maneuvered the ball from centerfield and past his opponents. Playing a tough offense...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Mattapoisett first responders outline 2024 capital expenses
MATTAPOISETT — First responders in Mattapoisett are planning to keep costs low for Fiscal Year 2024. Mattapoisett Fire...
Mattapoisett firefighter wins Core Competency Award
MATTAPOISETT — Firefighter Drew Weaver won the Mattapoisett Fire Department’s 2023 Core Competency Award. The winner was...
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People
Fundraiser planned for hometown hero Becket Kiernan
ROCHESTER — Becket Kiernan’s mother, Lynda, remembers her son as a “scholar warrior,” and she hopes that with the...
Life at 103: Rochester’s oldest resident honored
ROCHESTER — In the year 1919 European powers signed the Treaty of Versailles, the United States ratified the prohibition on...
Brodie strong: Marion family battles childhood cancer
MARION — Brodie Yeaw is a 12-year-old student at Sippican School in Marion. Like many children his age, he loves sports —...
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Arts
Mattapoisett photographer imparts wisdom, advice at library lecture
MATTAPOISETT — Mattapoisett-based photographer Richard Van Inwegen puts a lot of thought into his artwork. He analyzes star...
Harvard Krokodiloes to perform at Old Rochester Regional High School
MATTAPOISETT — Harvard’s Oldest A Cappella Group, the Harvard Krokodiloes, will make an appearance at Old Rochester Regional...
Marion Art Center launches playwright incubator program
MARION — Put pen to paper and craft an original play with the Marion Art Center’s Theater Playwrights Incubator. This...
Nolan Gibbons Memorial Fund opens scholarship and grant opportunities
The Nolan Gibbons Memorial Fund has opened multiple scholarship and grant applications for talented young people. There are...
Mattapoisett’s got talent: open mic night brings out musicians
MATTAPOISETT — The lights in the Mattapoisett Museum burned a little later on Friday, Jan. 20. as the pews of the church-...
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From Our Members
Winter at Smith Mills Preschool and Kindergarten
Smith Mills Preschool & Kindergarten
Feb 06
Smith Mills Preschool and Kindergarten celebrated the winter season with a Winter Wonderland Event...
Come see us this week at Southcoast Dental!
Southcoast Dental
Feb 06
Did you know that in addition to general dentistry services, we also offer dental implants,...
SUPPORT THE WAREHAM LAND TRUST AS YOU SHOP!
Wareham Land Trust
Feb 05
Stop & Shop’s GIVE BACK Community Bag program has chosen the Wareham Land Trust as the...
Art Camp at NBAM/Artworks!
New Bedford Art Museum
Feb 03
Introducing Art Camp at NBAM/Artworks! Bring your lunch and come to New Bedford Art Museum/Artworks...
South Coast Chamber Music Series Presents Travelogue
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Feb 03
The South Coast Chamber Music Series (SCCMS) presents “Travelogue”, a planetary tour. Missy Mazzoli...
Is tooth pain getting in the way of enjoying your life?
Southcoast Dental
Feb 03
We’re your gateway to great dental care. We offer in-house payment plans and work with many...
SUPPORT THE LIBRARY FRIENDS!
Friends of the Wareham Free Library, Inc.
Feb 01
Did you mark your calendars? Let’s all meet at El Mariachi Restaurant on Monday, February 20 any...
Why Is Your Credit Score So Important?
BankFive
Feb 01
Borrowing money allows you to purchase items you might not otherwise be able to afford upfront,...
Ask us about Kleer
Southcoast Dental
Feb 01
A great alternative to dental insurance, it allows patients gain access to affordable coverage that...
Real Estate Education Course
Upper Cape Realty
Jan 31
You’re floundering around the house and not sure what to do ... hmmm, how about learning &...
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Upcoming Events
Today
6:00 pm
Rochester Republican Town Committee to hold meeting
6:30 pm
to
7:45 pm
Meet with Mattapoisett Republicans
Wednesday, February 8
10:00 am
to
11:30 am
Itty Bitty Storywalk at Tinkhamtown Woodlands
Friday, February 10
12:00 pm
Learn what the Elizabeth Tabor Library has to offer
1:00 pm
Flower arranging workshop
Saturday, February 11
(All day)
Valentine’s Day at Plumb library
1:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
Intro to Geocaching at The Bogs
1:00 pm
Tri-Town Against Racism to hold story walk
Monday, February 13
1:00 pm
Sing along to the great love songs
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Classifieds
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Real Estate
SOLD!
Wareham
509,999.00
SOLD!! Gorgeous Move In Ready Home with Panaramic Views of Sandy Beach in Onset!!
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
UNDER AGREEMENT - Traditional Bourne Hip Roof Colonial
Bourne
499,000.00
Located in Bourne Village by the Cape Cod Canal this charming Hip Roof Colonial home has much to...
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
SOLD! Indian Mound Beach
Wareham
367,500.00
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL MATCH! The new owners are surely going to enjoy this summer here in this well...
Upper Cape Realty
Sold! 63 Oakdale Ave, Marion
Marion
450,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 63 Oakdale Ave, Marion!...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! 2 Depot Street, Wareham
Wareham
82,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 2 Depot Street, Unit 6 in Wareham!...
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 - Swifts Beach
Wareham
449,900.00
WAREHAM: Space seekers have met their match! Over 30 years of memories made in this impeccably...
Upper Cape Realty
Sold! 13 Barker Rd, Wareham
Wareham
415,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to announce 13 Barker Rd. has closed! Congratulations to the new...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD 136 Minot Avenue Unit 1, Wareham
Wareham
370,000.00
Bernadette Kelly Group is happy to announce 136 Minot Ave Unit 1 has closed! Congratulations to the...
Bernadette Kelly Group
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