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Heimart von Zweck, 94
Mattapoisett restaurant to close its doors
Brave a haunted library during Taber Library’s Halloweekend festivities
Spine-chilling ghost stories to fill an autumn Marion night
Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee monthly meeting
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Mattapoisett restaurant to close its doors
‘Good Morning America’ airs live segment in Rochester
‘It may be time’: Forester recommends intervention for town-owned woods property
Dog ordered to be leashed, muzzled allegedly seen unmuzzled, progress update indicates
In a sea of red under a sky of pink, people gather to promote food security
News
Dog ordered to be leashed, muzzled allegedly seen unmuzzled, progress update indicates
Correction: This article has been updated Oct. 17 to clarify that Marion Select Board Chair Norm Hills said he had seen...
‘It may be time’: Forester recommends intervention for town-owned woods property
MARION — A 1950 Standard-Times article described a tract of land tucked between Route 6 and Spring Street as “originally a...
‘Good Morning America’ airs live segment in Rochester
ROCHESTER — "Good Morning America" said good morning to flooded cranberry bogs as ABC’s national news program aired a...
In a sea of red under a sky of pink, people gather to promote food security
WAREHAM — Standing in a flooded cranberry bog under a bright pink night sky illuminated by the northern lights, local people...
Aurora borealis illuminates night sky above Tri-Town
The aurora borealis illuminated the sky above Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester and beyond last week. According to the Space...
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Schools
Old Rochester explores advertising to raise funds
MATTAPOISETT — The Old Rochester Regional School District’s athletic department is exploring on-campus and digital...
Old Rochester outperforms state in every 2024 MCAS test, Old Colony outperforms in science
Tri-Town students outperformed the state in a majority of grades and subjects in the 2024 Massachusetts Comprehensive...
Students dance to the beat of $12,141 fundraiser
MATTAPOISETT — Old Rochester Regional Junior High School students stepped away from desks onto the dance floor on Tuesday,...
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Opinion
Opinion: Candidate’s response to ‘Candidates and their civic responsibility’
Dear Kristen, Thank you for reaching out and for the opportunity to participate in the League of Women Voters of Southcoast...
Opinion: Candidates and their civic responsibility
To the editor: The League of Women Voters of South Coast, previously known as the League of Women Voters of Marion,...
Opinion: Taste of our Towns, a huge success!
To the editor: The Taste of Our Towns Event on September 16th, benefiting Turning Point, was a huge success! We want to...
Opinion: On the Mattapoisett roads project
To the editor: Mattapoisett residents interested in the proposed DOT road project may wish to tune in or attend the Select...
Opinion: Gratitude from the Friends of Elizabeth Taber Library for books donated
To the editor: On July 26 and 27, the Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library had one of their many book sales at the Marion...
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Obituaries
Heimart von Zweck, 94
Heimart von Zweck, 94, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Monday, October, 14, 2024. He was the husband of Laura (Pollock...
Carl A. Macedo, 77
ROCHESTER - Carl A. Macedo, 77, of Rochester died October 3, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Husband of Barbara J. (...
Hermina C. "Minnie" (Canastra) Souza, 96
Hermina C. "Minnie" (Canastra) Souza, 96, of Mattapoisett died Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital after a...
Harry DaSilva, 93
MARION – Harry DaSilva, 93, of Marion, died Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. Born in Marion...
Francis "Tim" Walsh, 80
Francis "Tim" Walsh died in the early hours of Friday, September 27, 2024, surrounded by his wife and children at the age of...
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Alumni run raises more than $500 for Old Rochester cross country, track
State leads Marion officials in tabletop exercise testing emergency response
Dog ordered to be leashed, muzzled allegedly seen unmuzzled, progress update indicates
‘It may be time’: Forester recommends intervention for town-owned woods property
‘Good Morning America’ airs live segment in Rochester
In a sea of red under a sky of pink, people gather to promote food security
Aurora borealis illuminates night sky above Tri-Town
Old Rochester explores advertising to raise funds
Lions Club fall festival features family fun
How much has changed since the Salem witch trials, new Marion play asks
Sports
Alumni run raises more than $500 for Old Rochester cross country, track
MARION — More than 30 participants raced 5 kilometers around Washburn Park on Sunday, Oct. 13 to raise money for the cross...
Old Rochester volleyball hangs on for thrilling victory, improves to 13-2
MATTAPOISETT — The Old Rochester Regional High School volleyball team found themselves hanging on for dear life towards the...
Old Colony football “plays with enthusiasm” on way to second straight win
ROCHESTER — The Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School football team found themselves in an unfamiliar place...
‘You’ve got to keep fighting’: Old Rochester cross country becomes cohesive through competition
MARION — The sheer difficulty — physical and mental — of competitively running long distances has brought the Old Rochester...
Old Colony volleyball has effort ‘to be proud of’
ROCHESTER — The Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School volleyball team faced a formidable test on Friday, Sept...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Two sworn in to Rochester Police Department
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Police Department grew by two members on Monday, Oct. 7 as a pair of “really great candidates”...
One hospitalized after car crashes into pizza restaurant sign
MATTAPOISETT — One person was hospitalized Monday, Oct. 7 after a collision between two vehicles caused one of the cars to...
Former Old Colony teacher indicted, arraigned on rape charge
BROCKTON — A former high school teacher in Rochester accused of raping a student has been indicted and arraigned in superior...
No people, animals injured in storage building fire
MARION — The cause of a Friday, Sept. 20 fire that started at a storage building at Great Hill Farm is still under...
Hit-and-run driver under the influence arrested in Marion
MARION — A Rochester woman was arrested in Marion after driving under the influence and fleeing the scene of two crashes on...
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People
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...
Mattapoisett man recounts running perimeter of United States
MATTAPOISETT — It was a Sunday night more than 45 years ago, and Charlie Bell was standing at a train station in Connecticut...
‘It’s a labor of love’: Penny Pinchers Exchange turns 50
MARION — Balloons, cupcakes and unbeatable prices were aplenty at the Marion Congregational Church’s Penny Pinchers Exchange...
Rochester town administrator meets, greets at welcoming party
ROCHESTER — On Friday, Sept. 6, Cameron Durant finished up his last day as the human resources director of Fairhaven. By the...
Mattapoisett resident walks 27,000th mile
MATTAPOISETT — Brad Hathaway reached his house to conclude his daily walk on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 31. He turned...
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Happenings
State leads Marion officials in tabletop exercise testing emergency response
MARION — With the help of a state agency, Marion officials tested the town’s emergency response plans Tuesday, Oct. 8, a...
A night of acoustic music
MATTAPOISETT — Mattapoisett residents and musicians Gary Brown and Seth Asser will be performing an “Evening of Acoustic...
Tri-Town early voting begins Saturday
Early voting begins soon in the Tri-Town. Those looking to cast their ballots in the 2024 general election ahead of...
Show us your aurora photos and a reminder to look again tonight!
Did you shoot a photo of the northern lights last night? We are looking to light up our website with aurora photos from...
Rochester club collecting donations for those affected by Hurricane Helene
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Lions Club is collecting donations of items desperately needed in North Carolina following...
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Arts
How much has changed since the Salem witch trials, new Marion play asks
MARION — This October and every October, hordes will flock to Salem to visit the city known for its history of trials...
100+ crowd experiences Grace Morrison’s ‘Saltwater Country’
Grace Morrison wowed a near sold-out crowd in her hometown of Wareham on Saturday, October 5, singing songs from her...
Tri-County Symphonic Band unveils 63rd season sechedule
The Tri-County Symphonic band has announced the schedule for its 63rd season. The season will kick off on Sunday, Oct. 27...
Marion Art Center seeking entries for final exhibition of 2024
MARION — The Marion Art Center is looking for entries for its final exhibition of 2024. Small Works and Holiday Shop will...
Dark comedy to debut at MAC theater in October
MARION — A dark comedy is coming to the stage at Marion Art Center in the month of October. Sarah Ruhl’s Becky Nurse of...
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Business
Cranberry season is in full swing in Rochester
ROCHESTER — About 2 months before cranberry sauce and cranberry pies are eaten across the country for Thanksgiving, the tart...
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From Our Members
Free Literacy Screenings for K-6 Students
Friends Academy
Oct 17
Friends Academy is offering free literacy screenings to families with children in Kindergarten...
Southcoast Health Welcomes Thirteen New Providers Across the Organization
Southcoast Health
Oct 16
Southcoast Health is pleased to announce that the not-for-profit community health system welcomed...
Dance the Night Away October 26
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Oct 15
On Saturday, October 26, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra presents “Dance the Night Away” in the...
History Book Club Launch
Sippican Historical Society
Oct 12
If you love history and reading, then the Sippican Historical Society’s “Let’s Talk History” book...
NIST Recommends New Guidelines For Password Security
ACT Smart IT
Oct 11
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recommended changing passwords only when...
Chamber Series Opener October 11, 12, and 13!
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Oct 11
Three dates to choose from for the South Coast Chamber Music Series season opener!
SING...
How to Safely Upgrade Your Phone or Computer
BankFive
Oct 10
Maybe you've scratched your screen, or your device is getting sluggish. Whatever your reason for...
Weighing Your Real Estate Options?
Upper Cape Realty
Oct 09
Weighing your options? Upsizing, downsizing, investing or just planning, Let's weigh those options...
Pink Party at Tide & True - Cancer Fundraiser
Tide & True
Oct 09
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month we're celebrating life at Tide and True with Salty Wrists...
Southcoast Health Pink Out for Breast Cancer Awareness
Southcoast Health
Oct 09
Get ready to turn the field pink this October as Southcoast Health teams up with local high schools...
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Upcoming Events
Today
12:45 pm
Woman’s club meeting to feature Massachusetts art...
6:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
Friends of Plumb Library to hold annual meeting in...
Friday, October 18
6:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
Talk turtles with Mass Audubon
Saturday, October 19
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Donate, buy books at Taber donation day
5:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
Party with Salty at annual soiree
7:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
Brave a haunted mansion in Rochester
Sunday, October 20
12:00 pm
Marion club to hold pig roast
2:45 pm
Support Taber Library with dinner and a book discussion
Tuesday, October 22
6:00 pm
Widely anthologized author to read at Mattapoisett...
Wednesday, October 23
(All day)
Decorate a great pumpkin for Taber Library contest
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Classifieds
Furnished Studio Apartment Marion
HANDYMAN AND MORE!
Wanted House
Not Your Average Antiques
Resident Service Coordinator
Solange D Kleaner
Personal driver
Painting
Lawn wizardz landscaping
Firewood
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Real Estate
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
Beautiful Views
Wareham
$750,000.00
Charming Cape-style home featuring 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms with breathtaking views of the...
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
UNDER CONTRACT! Stunning Wareham Waterfront
Wareham
$1,700,000.00
UNDER CONTRACT to Close Late September What an extraordinary home at 20 Maritime Drive, Wareham...
Bernadette Kelly Group
Views of Glen Charlie Pond
Wareham
$549,900.00
This NEW CONSTRUCTION home is available now! Water views from the back deck and several windows...
Upper Cape Realty
Saturday Open Houses
Hometown
$399,000.00
89 COHASSET ROAD, WAREHAM - $399,000: Open House Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 11:00am-1:00pm...
Open House:
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD - Marion Colonial with Premium Solar Installation
Marion
$720,000.00
SOLD for $725,000! Beautiful 10 room colonial in East Marion, abutting a large conservation area...
Bernadette Kelly Group
New Construction
Wareham
$750,000.00
Welcome to this beautiful new construction home that sits on a large lot in a quaint neighborhood....
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
East Falmouth ... Open House Weekend
Falmouth
$2,100,000.00
Simply spectacular and you’re invited to come tour this weekend. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY and SUNDAY...
Upper Cape Realty
New Construction
Wareham
$1,250,000.00
Welcome to your dream home, still under construction with stunning water views of Sunset Cove and...
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
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