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Marion residents graduate from Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School
Join the Well-Read Wednesday Book Club
Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee to meet
Twist and shout at free yoga classes
A fabulous fair at the Rochester Council on Aging
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The end of the road: Mattapoisett 7-Eleven closes permanently
John and Lucy Fearing
Mattapoisett Select Board member announces congressional campaign
Rochester rodeo to debut June 14
‘I am an advocate for others’: YMCA Southcoast welcomes new CEO
News
‘I am an advocate for others’: YMCA Southcoast welcomes new CEO
MATTAPOISETT — Lucria Ortiz, the new CEO and President of YMCA Southcoast, sees herself in the communities she serves each...
Nate Reece remains Park Commission winner after recount
ROCHESTER — Nate Reece remains the winner of the Park Commission race in the Rochester Town Election after incumbent David...
Things to do June 14-June 17
Saturday, June 14 Summer Reading Kickoff MARION — School’s out! Enjoy Elizabeth Taber Library’s free Summer Reading...
Mattapoisett Select Board expansion moves ahead
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Select Board is now one step closer to expanding from three to five members. On Tuesday,...
New director selected for Mattapoisett Council on Aging
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Council on Aging may soon have a new director. At a Select Board meeting on Tuesday, June...
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Schools
Honoring 20 years of service on the School Committee
ROCHESTER — After serving 20 years on the Rochester School Committee, Sharon Hartley was recognized for her elected service...
Old Rochester senior receives Arthur Scholarship
MATTAPOISETT — Old Rochester Regional High School senior Elizabeth Houdelette received the Sippican Lands Trust Helen A....
Fun-draising and fitness at Rochester Memorial School
ROCHESTER — As the school year winds to an end, Rochester Memorial School cut classes for a day and traded books for...
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Opinion
Opinion: Regarding Mattapoisett Select Board expansion
The May 27 Select Board meeting perfectly illustrated why Mattapoisett needs to expand from three to five Select Board...
Opinion: On the Mattapoisett Select Board stalling citizen petition for Board expansion
If you are looking for evidence to support the expansion of our Mattapoisett select board from 3 members to 5, look no...
Letter to the Editor: Regarding the Marion Village Historic District
To the Editor: A letter to the Marion Village Historic District Study Committee and District Supporters, A sincere thank...
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...
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Obituaries
John and Lucy Fearing
MATTAPOISETT - John and Lucy Fearing, of Mattapoisett passed away July 31, 2024 and August 1, 2024 respectively. Relatives...
Catherine A. (Reed) Hartley, 84
WAREHAM – Catherine A. (Reed) Hartley, 84, of West Wareham formerly of Rochester passed away on March 20, 2025. Wife of...
June Worthington Mendell, 85
June Worthington Mendell, 85, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her home on Saturday, March 8...
Benjamin H. Tavares, 80
Benjamin H. TavaresNovember 30, 1944 - May 28, 2025 NEW BEDFORD - Benjamin H. Tavares, 80, of New Bedford, entered eternal...
John R. Guerzoni, 45
NEW BEDFORD - John R. Guerzoni, 45, of New Bedford, formerly of Marion, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Charlton...
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‘I am an advocate for others’: YMCA Southcoast welcomes new CEO
Nate Reece remains Park Commission winner after recount
Things to do June 14-June 17
Three rescued after boat overturns in Buzzards Bay
Honoring 20 years of service on the School Committee
Mattapoisett Select Board expansion moves ahead
New director selected for Mattapoisett Council on Aging
Railroad Avenue parking limited following safety concerns
The end of the road: Mattapoisett 7-Eleven closes permanently
Grammy Award-winning conductor to lead Buzzards Bay Musicfest
Sports
Old Rochester tennis, lacrosse eliminated from playoffs
MATTAPOISETT — Old Rochester Regional High School’s spring playoff run has come to an end, with the girls tennis team and...
Old Rochester girls tennis ace first playoff game
MATTAPOISETT — In the first game of the playoff season, the Old Rochester girls tennis team beat Auburn High School, winning...
Game, set, match: The Sippican Open is set to make its return
MARION — The Sippican Open, a Universal Tennis Rating-Verified Tennis Tournament, is set to return Saturday, June 21 and...
Tri-town spring sports are playoff bound
Warm weather is on the horizon and spring sports within the Tri-town are heating up. Multiple Old Rochester Regional...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Three rescued after boat overturns in Buzzards Bay
MARION — Three people were rescued after their boat capsized in Buzzards Bay in the early afternoon on Wednesday, June 11....
New Rochester Police Department statue is on patrol
ROCHESTER — There’s a new sheriff in town, and his name is Officer Bog. Proudly hoisting an American flag in front of the...
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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...
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Happenings
Knot your average pastime
ROCHESTER — Wool you join the Knitting Group? On Monday, June 16, 23 and 30, the Knitting Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m...
Shelf-care at the Rochester Council on Aging book club
ROCHESTER — Get reading with the Rochester Council of Aging’s book club from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17 to discuss “...
Sum-more reading
ROCHESTER—This summer, reading is a novel idea. The annual Summer Reading Program at Plumb Library, on 17 Constitution Way...
Knot your average pastime
ROCHESTER—Wool you join the Knitting Group? Monday, June 16, 23 and 30, the Knitting Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. at the...
A babbling book
ROCHESTER—Get your feet wet on some pages during the Books and Babble Book Club to discuss “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury...
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Arts
Grammy Award-winning conductor to lead Buzzards Bay Musicfest
MARION — Internationally acclaimed conductor JoAnn Falletta will serve as the Buzzards Bay Musicfest guest conductor for...
Local author writes all a-boat close to home boat racing history
MARION — When Marion resident Charles Poekel Jr. was growing up, he heard countless stories about his great grandfather,...
Playwright takes a jab at a theatrical production
MARION — For a year and a half, first-time playwright Kate Herily stepped into the ring of theatrical production — writing,...
Changing tides: new art exhibit to open at the Marion Art Center
MARION — On May 24, artist Peter C. Stone’s exhibition “TIDELANDS and Other Stories” will open at the Marion Art Center....
Old Rochester students color outside the lines at Annual Art Show
MARION — Sculptures, paintings and mixed media projects lined the walls of Uncle Jon’s Coffee as Old Rochester Regional High...
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Business
Rescue cat-ches attention on Facebook
Rochester — Nestled into the woods, at 103 Marion Rd in Rochester, is a house with some fluffy, furry and fast residents....
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From Our Members
Annual Networking Sunset Canal Cruise!
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce
Jun 13
Wednesday, June 25th is a collaborative networking event. The Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber and the...
Ribbon Cutting!
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce
Jun 13
Join the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce in welcoming a new business to the area! The...
Support Damien’s Pantry & Cheer on the Wareham Gatemen!
Damien’s Pantry
Jun 12
Come support Damien’s Pantry and cheer on the Wareham Gatemen as they take on the Yarmouth-Dennis...
Damien’s Pantry Updates Service Area
Damien’s Pantry
Jun 11
Damien’s Pantry has updated our service area. Due to the increasing and urgent needs of nearby...
MAC Theater presents The Glass Menagerie - by Tennessee Williams opens Friday!
Marion Art Center
Jun 11
MAC Theater Presents "The Glass Menagerie" By Tennessee Williams Directed by Donn Tyler Join us for...
Southcoast Health Expands Access to Specialty Care Services in Wareham
Southcoast Health
Jun 10
This week, Southcoast Health leadership, providers, nurses and staff celebrated the newly expanded...
WHOLE HOUSE WATER FILTRATION
H2O Care
Jun 09
Whole house water filtration systems will address various water quality issues experienced in...
Kids Story Hour with G’Pa Rhymes at Tide & True
Tide & True
Jun 08
Stop by with the kids for this fun morning event at Tide and True in Onset! 10:30 am - 11:30 No...
Southcoast Health Welcomes Five New Providers to the Community Health System
Southcoast Health
Jun 04
Southcoast Health is pleased to announce that the not-for-profit community health system welcomed...
We’re Sculpting Sea Creatures at Mudstone Studios!
Mudstone Studios
Jun 04
Mudstone Studios is offering a Sea Creatures handbuilding class beginning on Wednesday, August 13th...
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Upcoming Events
Today
10:30 am
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11:30 am
Kids Story Hour with G’Pa Rhymes at Tide & True
Saturday, June 14
1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Games, snacks and live music at ‘Summer Reading...
Sunday, June 15
10:00 am
Celebrate Father’s Day with a hike
Monday, June 16
5:30 pm
Learn about the lone star tick
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Knot your average pastime
Tuesday, June 17
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Painting pastels at the Marion Art Center
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Shelf-care at the Rochester Council on Aging book club
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
CREATING TEXTURE WITH WATERCOLOR
Wednesday, June 18
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
CREATING TEXTURE WITH WATERCOLOR
Thursday, June 19
2:00 pm
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6:00 pm
A fabulous fair at the Rochester Council on Aging
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Come up roses and create custom floral arrangements
6:30 pm
Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee to meet
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Real Estate
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
Landmark Waterfront Villa
Bourne
$2,300,000.00
A Waterfront Paradise Awaits - Step into a Mediterranean-inspired villa like no other, perfectly...
Upper Cape Realty
Traditions Remain Strong in Sagamore Highlands and Sagamore Beach
Bourne
$1,399,000.00
Traditions Remain Strong in Sagamore Highlands and Sagamore Beach Contact UPPER CAPE REALTY...
Upper Cape Realty
BUTTERMILK BAY BEACH HOUSE - WINTER RENTAL or WEEKLY SUMMER RENTAL
Wareham
$4,500.00
BUTTERMILK BAY BEACH HOUSE - WINTER RENTAL SEP-MAY $4500/month or WEEKLY RENTAL JUN-AUG $4900/week...
Erin Hovan, Hovan Property Group, COMPASS
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