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Meet Rochester School Committee candidate Barbara Lee
Meet Rochester School Committee candidate Kristin Jimenez
Letter to the Editor: Regarding the Marion Village Historic District
Learn about water safety
Charles L. Sylvester
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Marion historic district rejected at Town Meeting
John Hoagland wins Marion Select Board seat
Stretch Energy Code removed from Marion bylaws
Marion Town Meeting approves $2.7 million in road and sidewalk funding
Joseph Patrick Keogh III, 82
News
Rochester Town Meeting is tonight
ROCHESTER — Rochester Town Meeting is tonight and will feature expanding the Rochester Crossroads development, several...
Two vie for one seat on the Rochester School Committee
ROCHESTER — Two names will appear on the ballot for one Rochester School Committee seat in the upcoming Rochester Town...
John Hoagland wins Marion Select Board seat
MARION — Marion voters elected John Hoagland for one open seat on the Select Board, beating out opponents Cynthia Callow and...
Marion Town Meeting approves $2.7 million in road and sidewalk funding
MARION — After reaching a two-thirds majority vote, Marion Town Meeting approved the appropriation of $2.7 million that will...
Local author talks loneliness and how to avoid it
MARION - Have you called your mother today? Or your sibling, or even your best friend? If you haven’t, you’re not alone....
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Schools
Wheelie good times at Old Rochester’s Touch A Truck event
MATTAPOISETT — Face painting, bubble blowing and a ton of trucks took center stage at Old Rochester Regional High School’s...
Curiosity meets discovery in element-ary science fair
ROCHESTER — A baking soda volcano, two guinea pigs, a chicken and more filled the Rochester Memorial School cafeteria...
Old Colony fuels a car-efully crafted fundraiser
ROCHESTER — Cars with popped hoods to display their engines, a tractor and a handful of old pickup trucks lined the parking...
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Opinion
Opinion: Regarding SEL curriculum
To the Editor: It was disheartening that only 2 parents attended the ORR district rollout of Social Emotional Learning for...
Opinion: Regarding the proposed historic district
To the Editor:As someone who was born and raised in Marion, who spent my entire childhood on Pie Alley, I want to lend my...
Opinion: The importance of keeping Marion a Green Community
To The Editor : The Green Communities Program is a transformative initiative that champions environmental sustainability...
Opinion: Regarding short term rental concerns
To the Editor: As proposed, the draft Short Term Rental (STR) bylaw is contrary to the Marion Master Plan goals of Village...
Opinion: Why Massachusetts Veterans Deserve a National Mesothelioma Registry
To the Editor: Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that occurs after prolonged exposure to asbestos. In the U.S., data reported...
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Obituaries
Charles L. Sylvester
Charles L. Sylvester September 8, 1945 – May 11, 2025 Charles L. Sylvester, of Rochester, Massachusetts, passed away after...
Joseph Patrick Keogh III, 82
Joseph Patrick Keogh III, age 82, passed away on May 8, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Mass., after a brief...
Gary James Ramos, 66
Gary James Ramos, 66, of Wareham, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025. He was the husband of Deborah (Lopes) Ramos...
Richard J. McNeil, 76
ROCHESTER – Richard J. McNeil, 76, of Rochester, passed away on May 7, 2025, at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. He was the much-...
Marilyn J. (Parker) Urquhart, 81
WAREHAM – Marilyn J. (Parker) Urquhart, 81, of Wareham, formerly of Marion, passed away on May 3, 2025, at St. Luke’s...
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Rochester Town Meeting is tonight
Two vie for one seat on the Rochester School Committee
Musicians Matt Richard and Dino Govoni unplug at the Marion Art Center
Wheelie good times at Old Rochester’s Touch A Truck event
John Hoagland wins Marion Select Board seat
Curiosity meets discovery in element-ary science fair
Marion Town Meeting approves $2.7 million in road and sidewalk funding
Local author talks loneliness and how to avoid it
Marion historic district rejected at Town Meeting
Stretch Energy Code removed from Marion bylaws
Sports
A mom-umental race for mothers and families alike
MATTAPOISETT — Mothers pushed strollers, carried their children and ran hand-in-hand with their kids under a blue, cloudless...
Play ball! Old Rochester Youth Baseball marches into a new season
ROCHESTER — Old Rochester Youth Baseball hit a home run with their annual Opening Day Parade on Saturday, May 3, directly...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Marion man found with suspected fentanyl, cocaine and more
MARION — Marion resident Dylan McCoog, 25, was arrested Tuesday, April 25 after police found large quantities of suspected...
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People
Rochester welcomes familiar Tri-Town face to planning
ROCHESTER — While Michaela Shoemaker has had careers in Hanover, Falmouth and Kingston — she’s finally returning to her...
Couple celebrates 100 years and decades of adventures
MARION — For over 70 years, Ann and Will Wingate have traveled around the world, and this year the couple is embarking on a...
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...
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Happenings
Musicians Matt Richard and Dino Govoni unplug at the Marion Art Center
MARION — Musicians Matt Richard and Dino Govoni will hit all the right notes at their upcoming performances at the Marion...
Elizabeth Taber Library fully booked with events
MARION — There are several events coming to the Elizabeth Taber Library. In recognition of Water Safety month, Family Water...
Grab a bite to eat at a food outreach event
MATTAPOISETT — The Lamb of God Christian Church of Mattapoisett is once again holding its no-cost Food Assistance Outreach...
Rochester Republican Town Committee is hosting a candidate’s forum
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Republic Town Committee is hosting its next meeting on Monday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. where there...
Walk with the early birds
ROCHESTER — Grab a pair of binoculars and lace up walking shoes for the Rochester Land Trust’s upcoming bird walk. The walk...
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Arts
Shrek takes on Shakespeare in an upcoming Old Rochester play
MATTAPOISETT — Shrek ventures outside his swamp and journeys into the world of Shakespeare in an upcoming Old Rochester...
Bringing ‘60s back in a concert for the ages
MARION — The Rolling Stones may not have gotten satisfaction, but the Sippican Choral Society is all set to bring some of...
ArtWeek to soon take center stage
MARION — Grab a paintbrush, gardening tools and a box of popcorn in anticipation for the return of the annual ArtWeek South...
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Business
New grooming business looks for a ‘paw’-sitive start
MATTAPOISETT — Dog and cat grooming have been a part of Jay Gagnon’s life ever since he was a kid and now, after working in...
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From Our Members
The Bridge Between Buying and Selling
Erin Hovan, Hovan Property Group, COMPASS
May 18
THE BRIDGE BETWEEN SELLING AND BUYING Compass Private Exclusive gives you the edge in today’s real...
Scams Jeopardy!
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
May 17
Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Tuesday, May 20, at 2 p.m. for an interactive...
What is MyActivity.Google.Com?
ACT Smart IT
May 15
My Activity is a Google process that allows you to review and manage your activity across various...
What is MyActivity.Google.Com?
ACT Smart IT
May 15
My Activity is a Google process that allows you to review and manage your activity across various...
MAC Theater Playwrights Incubator Presents JAB
Marion Art Center
May 15
Jab
is the story of Marissa facing her ultimate match. She’s trapped in the cycle and pain of...
Creating a Website for Your Business
BankFive
May 14
In today’s digital age, having a website is essential for businesses of all sizes. It can serve as...
Mudstone Studios Summer Session is Coming!
Mudstone Studios
May 13
The summer Session is almost upon us! Mudstone Studios in Wareham is offering some wonderful...
Painting the Past, Preparing for the Future: A Farewell in Rochester
Alton Barnes
May 13
By Alton Barnes, Alton Barnes Painting Services Sometimes, the hardest part of painting a home isn’...
Copilot could soon auto-open in Microsoft Edge
ACT Smart IT
May 12
Microsoft is really leaning into AI lately. And its latest idea is to make Copilot open...
IRON IN WATER SOLUTIONS
H2O Care
May 12
IRON IN WATER SOLUTIONS
The EPA recommended maximum allowable level for iron in water as...
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Upcoming Events
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Mattapoisett Land Trust extends scholarship deadline
Tuesday, May 20
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Mattapoisett’s annual town meeting and election are...
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Scams Jeopardy!
Wednesday, May 21
5:30 pm
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The Loneliness Epidemic at the Marion Institute
7:00 pm
Stay cool and sing along at Rochester Historical...
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Marketplace
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Amgee Domain: Publish Date:
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