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John Timothy Andrewski, 42
With biggest cookie she had ever made, Marion baker wins Food Network show
Mattapoisett places moratorium on public meeting space in town buildings
Seekonk man arrested after breaking into Marion home, fleeing police
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News
Revisiting 2024 in the Tri-Town
With 2025 in sight, Tri-Town community leaders and residents can look back on an eventful year of triumphs, losses,...
Pine Meadow Alpaca Farm delights visitors with sparkling Holiday Extravaganza
MATTAPOISETT — Pine Meadow Farm held its first ever “holiday extravaganza” on weekends during December. The extravaganza...
Alleged open meeting law violation filed against Rochester Parks Commission
ROCHESTER — In the midst of a saga surrounding renovations to Gifford Park Playground, the Rochester Parks Commission, in...
With biggest cookie she had ever made, Marion baker wins Food Network show
MARION — For about eight months, Debi Lindsey-Morrison had to keep her experience competing on a Food Network baking...
Mattapoisett places moratorium on public meeting space in town buildings
MATTAPOISETT — The town of Mattapoisett placed a moratorium on the use of public meeting space in town buildings Tuesday,...
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Schools
School fundraiser culminates in ‘Devoll on the Wall’
MATTAPOISETT — A spin on “Elf on the Shelf” closed out school in 2024 at Old Rochester Regional High School. As the day...
New science curriculum paying off according to ORR educators
MATTAPOISETT — Old Rochester Regional School District students tested comfortably above the state average in 2024 MCAS exams...
Global event has Rochester students coding
ROCHESTER — Millions of students across the world are spending an hour a day this week learning how to read and write code...
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Opinion
Opinion: Local law enforcement should not engage in federal immigration enforcement
To the editor: With the impending implementation of Project 2025, and as a Mattapoisett resident, I write to urge the...
Opinion: Thank you, Tobey Hospital
To the editor: We are very fortunate to have a state-of-the-art emergency facility so close to our homes: The Baldwin...
Opinion: Thank you for electing me as your next state representative
To the people of the 10th Bristol District – Thank you for electing me as your next state representative. On Jan. 1, 2025,...
Opinion: An appeal to the community on behalf of our students
To the editor: My name is Sheilah Sullivan. I’ve lived in Marion for over 30 years, raised my two kids here and had the...
Opinion: Thank you from state representative race runner-up
Friends and supporters, I am filled with immense gratitude for the tremendous amount of support I've received throughout...
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Obituaries
John Timothy Andrewski, 42
John Timothy Andrewski, born October 20, 1982, was called home to Heaven on December 5, 2024 at the age of 42 in Marion,...
Steven Bowman
Steven Bowman of Old Pine Island Road, Mattapoisett MA passed away December 18, 2024 at St Luke's Hospital in New Bedford....
Leonard C. Higgins, 88
Leonard C. Higgins, 88, died peacefully on December 14,2024 surrounded by family at The Oaks Nursing Home. He was the...
Julie Ann (Marshall) Hillier
Julie Ann (Marshall) Hillier of Mattapoisett passed away after a brief illness on December 13th, 2024. She was the daughter...
Richard "Dick" M. Cotter, 87
November 11, 1937 - December 5, 2024 Richard "Dick" M. Cotter passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the age of 87,...
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Revisiting 2024 in the Tri-Town
Pine Meadow Alpaca Farm delights visitors with sparkling Holiday Extravaganza
Blind for years, Marion resident uses mindfulness to overcome
Alleged open meeting law violation filed against Rochester Parks Commission
School fundraiser culminates in ‘Devoll on the Wall’
Seekonk man arrested after breaking into Marion home, fleeing police
With biggest cookie she had ever made, Marion baker wins Food Network show
‘Wonderful’ chorus and band help parents get into the holiday spirit
Mattapoisett places moratorium on public meeting space in town buildings
New science curriculum paying off according to ORR educators
Sports
ORR ice hockey falls to Dartmouth in overtime nail-biter, 5-4
The Old Rochester Regional High School Bulldogs faced a “tough loss” on the ice Saturday night, Dec. 14, going against...
Old Colony’s Max Finney scores 1000th point
ROCHESTER — Max Finney’s youth travel basketball coach once told him he’d be the next player to score 1,000 points at Old...
Alumni defeat Old Rochester boys soccer for 10th straight year
MATTAPOISETT — For 10 years, Old Rochester boys soccer players of the past and present have come together to play an annual...
Under sheets of rain, Old Rochester football season comes to close
MATTAPOISETT — Under endless and cold sheets of rain, Old Rochester Regional High School’s football season came to a close...
Old Rochester handily wins powderpuff game
WAREHAM — Old Rochester Regional High School ran to victory Wednesday, Nov. 27 in the annual powderpuff game against Wareham...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Seekonk man arrested after breaking into Marion home, fleeing police
MARION — A Seekonk man was arrested in Marion on Friday, Dec. 20 after entering a home, stealing possessions and fleeing...
Rochester officers gather to celebrate promotions, appointment
ROCHESTER — Uniformed police officers suddenly surrounded Rochester Town Hall on Monday, Dec. 15. But rather than being in...
Rochester man arrested after standoff with state police
ROCHESTER — After a 30-minute standoff with state police officers, a Rochester resident was arrested late on Sunday, Dec. 8...
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People
Blind for years, Marion resident uses mindfulness to overcome
MARION — Two surgeons on either side of Deborah Greenslit’s face chiseled away at her eyeball. With her head, arms and legs...
Mattapoisett native writes murder mystery taking place in hometown
MATTAPOISETT — Jack Matthews knew from the time he was in high school at Old Rochester in the early 1960s that he wanted to...
Mark Sylvia
Mark Sylvia, Democrat: Fairhaven native Mark Sylvia has always had a passion for government and how it can do good things...
Joe Pires
Joe Pires, Republican: Raised in Dartmouth and a Rochester resident for more than 20 years, Joe Pires is running to...
Book release a family affair at Sippican Healthcare
MARION — When Sarah Wyman was just three years old, her father Rudd Wyman would place her on his shoulders and “take her to...
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Happenings
Memory loss caregiver support group at Rochester Council on Aging
ROCHESTER — A bimonthly support group for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s is held at the Rochester Council on Aging....
Rochester Memorial student wins ‘golden ticket’ for charity
ROCHESTER — A fourth grade student at Rochester Memorial School won a golden ticket from the Feldstein Foundation, which...
Old Rochester educators awarded Cape Cod 5 mini-grants
MATTAPOISETT — Five teachers in the Old Rochester Regional School District were awarded “Education Mini-Grants” from Cape...
Reset with Marion Institute 21-day program, wellness event
The Marion Institute announced its third annual “21-Day Reset,” a “guided, stress-free program” beginning in January, the...
Old Rochester grad ranks first in university class
An Old Rochester Regional High School 2024 graduate has been named to the dean’s list and was ranked first in her class at...
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Arts
‘Wonderful’ chorus and band help parents get into the holiday spirit
ROCHESTER — Some Rochester Memorial School fifth and sixth graders spent time spreading Christmas cheer rather than doing...
Auditions for ‘dangerous game of one-upmanship’ play set for January in Marion
MARION — The Marion Art Center has announced auditions for its productions of “Ripcord,” written by David Lindsay-Abaire and...
Kids take the stage in ‘Peter Pan’
MARION — More than 90% of the actors in the upcoming show at the Marion Art Center are below the age of 18. For many in the...
Etchings of 20th-century British artist donated by Marion residents
MARION — The pieces began to mount up in the hallway of Benjamin Dunham and Wendy Rolfe’s home. The Marion residents had...
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Business
To be closer to home, family, Wareham residents open Marion restaurant
MARION — Toast breakfasts each bearing the names of Rochester, Marion and Mattapoisett can be found toward the middle of the...
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From Our Members
Winter Registration for After School programs now open!
Marion Art Center
Dec 24
Art, Music and Dance after-school programs are open for registration for the Winter Sessions at the...
What is the Gmail+ Trick?
ACT Smart IT
Dec 18
Have you ever had a need for multiple email addresses but want to avoid the hassle of managing them...
The Science of Well-Being
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Dec 18
Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Thursday, January 16, at 5 p.m. to hear wellness...
Warren's Harborview Open for Dinner & Bar All Week. Reserve Online!
Warren’s Harborview
Dec 18
We are excited to invite you to enjoy our beautiful bar and a limited dining menu for the remainder...
How to Build Credit with a Savings Secured Loan
BankFive
Dec 17
One way to get your foot in the door and start building credit is to take out a savings secured...
“Nova’s Wish” Book Signing at Tide and True
Tide & True
Dec 15
Saturday 12/21 Local author Deborah Thompson will be signing her book "Nova's Wish" from 10:00am-1:...
12/21 Cape Cod Mermaid Hair Pop-Up at Tide and True
Tide & True
Dec 14
Cape Cod Mermaid Hair is popping up at Tide and True Saturday December 21st! 10-3pm. Come by and...
Southcoast Health Welcomes Seven New Providers to the System
Southcoast Health
Dec 13
Southcoast Health is pleased to announce that the not-for-profit community health system welcomed...
3 Important Financial Metrics for Small Business Success
BankFive
Dec 11
Running a small business can be challenging in a variety of ways. When you're focused on taking...
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Upcoming Events
Today
(All day)
Mattapoisett church to celebrate Advent with several...
Wednesday, December 25
11:00 am
Swim in sea on Christmas, support Mattapoisett...
Saturday, December 28
11:00 am
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2:00 pm
Solve a mystery photo at Sippican Historical Society
1:00 pm
Lower, lift pole for osprey platform at Sippican...
Monday, December 30
1:00 pm
Marion Council on Aging to end year with ‘60s...
6:30 pm
Knit with others at Plumb Library
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Real Estate
Merry and Bright
Wareham
Yes, it’s been said, many times, many ways, but we still mean it just as much!
Merry...
Upper Cape Realty
Open House 9 Ridgehill Lane, Bourne
Bourne
$1,500,000.00
This brand new home is NOW READY TO TOUR - CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS HERE Open House Saturday,...
Upper Cape Realty
Lakeville Waterfront on Assawompsett Pond
Lakeville
$824,900.00
Gorgeous, waterfront home in a very special location on the bluffs of Assawompsett Pond. a limited...
Bernadette Kelly Group
New Condos in Buzzards Bay
Bourne
$569,900.00
New to the neighborhood....Canal Landing. Now offering one of 4 very special condominium homes in...
Upper Cape Realty
Marion 2018 Build $625,000 Under Contract in One Week!
Marion
$625,000.00
10 FIeld Stone Lane, Marion (Sippican Woods) Listed for $625,000 Gorgeous, like new built in 2018...
Bernadette Kelly Group
Marion 4 beds / 2.5 Baths $649,900
Marion
$649,900.00
15 Rezendes Terrace, Marion New Price $649,000 Unbelievable Updates Throughout! New flooring,...
Bernadette Kelly Group
Marion 4 beds / 2.5 Baths $649,900
Marion
$649,900.00
15 Rezendes Terrace, Marion New Price $649,000 Unbelievable Updates Throughout! New flooring,...
Bernadette Kelly Group
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