Old Rochester students cook up a holiday fundraiser to share MATTAPOISETT — The junior student body class officers of Old Rochester Regional High School wanted… Run for a Santa Cause: Mattapoisett mom, teacher to host fundraiser run for MS MATTAPOISETT — Mattapoisett mother and Fairhaven Middle School teacher Jennifer Pease was inspired… Feast of victory for Old Rochester football at Thanksgiving rivalry LAKEVILLE — Old Rochester Regional High School closed their season with a win at the annual… Old Colony thankful for its team, regardless of the score ROCHESTER— Old Colony Vocational High School lost 51-14 to Tri-County Regional Vocational/… Old Rochester Bulldogs show off their grit in annual powderpuff gameMATTAPOISETT - The Old Rochester Regional Bulldogs hosted the annual powderpuff flag football game… What's New Letter to the editor: Thank you for the support of Old Colony William L. Long, 85 Jane H. Lonsdale, 95 Closures and upcoming storytimes at Elizabeth Taber Library Romanian man charged with credit card fraud in Mattapoisett Most Popular Old Rochester vies for Acushnet students in tuition deal Sylvia A. (Hales) Fales, 82 Gravy train: Old Colony cooks up Thanksgiving for the Rochester Council on Aging Water meter debate heats up at Marion Town Meeting, discussion postponed to May Feast of victory for Old Rochester football at Thanksgiving rivalry News Marion adopts Stormwater Management Bylaw following EPA warning MARION — Marion property owners will now be required to apply for a permit if they plan to begin a construction project… $288 million Old Colony project denied by voters The five member towns of the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical School district did not approve a proposed $288… Marion Town Meeting to discuss stormwater management, outdoor water meters MARION — Marion voters will consider adopting a stormwater management bylaw and a citizens petition that could allow… Community outreach is sweet as pie at Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church MARION — Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church wants everyone to have a piece of the pie. At this year’s “Great Pie Challenge”… Schools Old Rochester students cook up a holiday fundraiser to share MATTAPOISETT — The junior student body class officers of Old Rochester Regional High School wanted a fundraiser that… Old Rochester students give back at the second annual Day of Giving MARION — Old Rochester Regional High School students spread across the Tri-town to give back to their community and continue… Gobble, gobble: Old Rochester Junior High School serves up turkey at Mattapoisett Council on Aging MATTAPOISETT — Nearly 300 older adult Tri-town senior citizens were served with kindness, energy and big smiles at the Old… Opinion Letter to the editor: Old Colony Deserves a Yes Vote — Here's Why On November 18 residents of Acushnet, Carver, Lakeville, Mattapoisett and Rochester will vote on a proposed new facility for… Letter to the editor: Rent stabilization matters To the editor: Last year, rent in Massachusetts rose faster than wages in nearly every county. For many families, this meant… Letter to the editor: Farmers Need Relief To the editor: Farming is a risky business due to unpredictable weather, commodity prices and cash flow. Now, U.S.… Letter to the editor: Regarding Town Meeting procedures To the editor: Thanks to all who attended the October 4 th Special Town Meeting. Town Meeting is a Mattapoisett tradition… Letter to the editor: A wake-up call for Mattapoisett To the editor: On Saturday, Oct. 4, I attended a Special Town Meeting to address a significant change in our local… Obituaries William L. Long, 85 MARION - William L. Long, 85, passed away at his home in Marion, Massachusetts on November 24, 2025. Bill was… Jane H. Lonsdale, 95 MATTAPOISETT – Jane H. Lonsdale, 95, of Mattapoisett, died Saturday, October 18, 2025 after a period of declining health.… Sylvia A. (Hales) Fales, 82 Sylvia A. (Hales) Fales, 82, of Mattapoisett died peacefully on November 19, 2025 at the Sacred Heart Home in New Bedford.… Robert Daniel Maher Robert Daniel Maher, “Rob“, “Robbie“Norton, MA; Marion, MABorn Stoughton, MA 8/16/1984Musician, Song Writer With heavy… Arlene F. (Rogers) Belliveau, 82 Arlene F. (Rogers) Belliveau, 82, of Rochester, MA and The Villages, FL died Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Charlton Memorial… Old Rochester students cook up a holiday fundraiser to share Run for a Santa Cause: Mattapoisett mom, teacher to host fundraiser run for MS Feast of victory for Old Rochester football at Thanksgiving rivalry Old Colony thankful for its team, regardless of the score Old Rochester Bulldogs show off their grit in annual powderpuff game Old Rochester students give back at the second annual Day of Giving Old Rochester begins improvements on athletic fields, gymnasium Gobble, gobble: Old Rochester Junior High School serves up turkey at Mattapoisett Council on Aging Gravy train: Old Colony cooks up Thanksgiving for the Rochester Council on Aging Old Rochester vies for Acushnet students in tuition deal Sports Old Colony thankful for its team, regardless of the score ROCHESTER— Old Colony Vocational High School lost 51-14 to Tri-County Regional Vocational/Technical High School during… Old Rochester Bulldogs show off their grit in annual powderpuff game MATTAPOISETT - The Old Rochester Regional Bulldogs hosted the annual powderpuff flag football game against the Wareham… Old Rochester begins improvements on athletic fields, gymnasium MATTAPOISETT — After receiving $750,000 from former Rep. William Strauss and $30,000 from Rep. Mark Sylvia and Sen.… Old Rochester Unified basketball defeats Tri-town police in their final game MATTAPOISETT — 200 onlookers packed into the gym at Old Rochester Regional High School to cheer on the Unified Basketball… Turkey Bowl Time: Tri-town Thanksgiving football games The high schools across the tri-town area are hosting Thanksgiving holiday games, alongside an Old Rochester women’s flag… Police, Fire & Courts Police manhunt for Rochester resident continues ROCHESTER — 38-year-old Rochester resident Andrew Thatcher is wanted by the Rochester Police Department after fleeing… Storm winds rip roof from Mattapoisett boat business MATTAPOISETT — On the night of Monday, Nov. 3, wind gusts moving at over 50 mph ripped away large chunks of the Triad… Jeepers creepers! Mattapoisett swarmed with Hallo-queens and creepy kings MATTAPOISETT — Ghouls, goblins and gremlins haunted the streets of Mattapoisett, parading through the town ending with a… People Run for a Santa Cause: Mattapoisett mom, teacher to host fundraiser run for MS MATTAPOISETT — Mattapoisett mother and Fairhaven Middle School teacher Jennifer Pease was inspired by her MS diagnosis and… Rochester resident named Woman to Watch by Massachusetts Society of CPAs ROCHESTER — Rochester resident Mitzi Keating was selected as a 2025 Woman to Watch Award by the Massachusetts Society of… The toll of chemical spraying on my father’s honey bee hives Written by Old Rochester Regional High School junior and Rochester resident Miah Motta, this article examines the impact… Happenings Ho-ho-holiday fun at Plumb Library December events ROCHESTER — The Plumb Library is hosting events and fundraisers throughout the month of December. More information and links… Wreath havoc with holiday cheer at Rochester sale ROCHESTER — The ladies of the Rochester Women's Club will be having their annual Scholarship Holiday wreath sale on Saturday… Be Seen, Be Safe: High Visibility vests available for Marion residents MARION — Free high visibility vests will be available from the Town of Marion. Vests are available for children and adults.… Tri-town football, boys soccer push forward in playoffs Old Rochester Regional High School and Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School varsity teams qualified and… Jewelry donations open, sneak peek sale to come MATTAPOISETT — The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library will host their annual Jewelry and Accessory sale at the Mattapoisett… Arts Good things come in small packages at the Marion Art Center holiday gift gallery MARION — The Marion Art Center hosted a new gallery opening with a twist: Guests can take art right off the wall and bring… ‘Awesome Autumn’ spotlights stories and seasons MATTAPOISETT — Beneath the golden autumn leaves, acclaimed storyteller Jackson Gillman warmed the hearts of children and… Whodunit? A murder mystery at Old Rochester MATTAPOISETT — Grab your Sherlock caps and magnifying glass to solve the crime within a crime at the new Old Rochester… An artsy affair at the Mattapoisett Museum Craft Fair MATTAPOISETT — Crafters and shoppers came from across the Tri-town to check out the annual Mattapoisett Museum Craft fair,… Business Rep. Mark Sylvia presented Manufacturer of the Year Award to Mattapoisett business MATTAPOISETT — State Rep. Mark Sylvia is honored to announce that Village Signs of Mattapoisett is a 2025 recipient of the "… From Our Members The Benefits of Using a Rewards Card for Holiday Shopping BankFive Nov 28 While gifting can add up quickly, using a rewards credit card or debit card can help you get… Greetings! by Tom Dudzick, Directed by Jennifer Palmer Marion Art Center Nov 26 Andy has a sweet Catholic mother, a sour Catholic father and an intellectually disabled… Link Up In The Canal Region! Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce Nov 24 Practical tips to use LinkedIn to strngthen your professional presence and grow your small… One Stop Holiday Shopping! Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce Nov 24 The Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce has a couple of great gift ideas for you! … Holiday Paint & Shop with The Onset Clay Room and Tide & True Tide & True Nov 23 Join us for a festive evening of creativity and holiday cheer at our Holiday Paint & Shop event… Holiday By The Sea House Tour - Dec 13 Sippican Woman's Club Nov 23 Sippican Woman’s Club Presents the 35th Annual “Holiday By The Sea” House TourSaturday… Grateful for Our Community Erin Hovan, Hovan Property Group, COMPASS Nov 22 Thanksgiving reminds us of the importance of home where we gather, celebrate, and build lifelong… Small Business Saturday at Tide & True Tide & True Nov 21 You've shopped big stores and online conglomerates on Black Friday, now it's time to shop small… Step Into the Spirit: Holiday Pops Concerts Return December 14 New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Nov 21 If… YMCA Southcoast Black Friday Deal YMCA Southcoast Nov 20 YMCA Southcoast Announces Black Friday Membership… Upcoming Events Today 10:00 am to4:00 pm Small Business Saturday at Tide & True 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday, November 30 3:30 pm Deck the halls with Rochester Tree Lighting Ceremony 3:30 pm Wednesday, December 3 6:00 pm to8:00 pm Holiday Paint & Shop with The Onset Clay Room and Tide... 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, December 4 3:00 pm to9:00 pm Enjoy Lucky Goat Brewing & Support Damien's Pantry