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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
A night of acoustic music
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Marion mulls accessory dwelling unit bylaw
Lions Club fall festival features family fun
Old Rochester explores advertising to raise funds
Old Rochester volleyball hangs on for thrilling victory, improves to 13-2
How much has changed since the Salem witch trials, new Marion play asks
News
‘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...
Lions Club fall festival features family fun
MATTAPOISETT — Truckloads of families enjoying hayrides around Mattapoisett Village is a sign that fall is officially in...
Giving Tree program kicks off to help needy during holidays
MIDDLEBORO — The “Giving Tree” program, sponsored by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, will kick off Wednesday, Oct. 16....
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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
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...
Theresa M. (Kelly) Kelly, 95
Theresa M. (Kelly) Kelly, 95, of Mattapoisett died September 26, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the...
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‘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
Show us your aurora photos and a reminder to look again tonight!
Old Rochester volleyball hangs on for thrilling victory, improves to 13-2
Marion mulls accessory dwelling unit bylaw
ARPA funds alloted to improve police station cells, purchase defibrillators
Sports
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
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...
Two Tri-Town residents raise over $21K during Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride
More than 300 bike riders raised over $240,000 in an effort to protect and restore Buzzards Bay during the Sunday, Oct. 6...
Woman’s club meeting to feature Massachusetts art history presentation
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is inviting potential new members and interested local residents to its...
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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
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...
New! After School Art Programs!
Marion Art Center
Oct 04
Coming up! New availability for our Art in the Afternoon children's program. Children who are at...
Kaspersky ‘s Abrupt Exit from the US Market
ACT Smart IT
Oct 03
Let’s start with BleepingComputer’s headline : “Kaspersky deletes itself and installs UltraAV...
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Upcoming Events
Today
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Rochester to hold flu vaccine clinic
7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Exhibiting artists to present at Marion Art Center
Wednesday, October 16
(All day)
Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee to hold...
Thursday, October 17
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
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Marketplace
SOLD! Did you miss out?
Amgee Domain: Publish Date:
Oct 03
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Classifieds
HANDYMAN AND MORE!
Handyman, General Carpentry, etc
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
Indian Heights Colonial
Wareham
$599,000.00
Indian Heights: Buttermilk Bay at Indian Heights! This is a great floor plan with lots of room to...
Upper Cape Realty
Let’s CARVE out some time together Sellers!
Wareham
LET’S KEEP THE MONEY IN YOUR POCKET! AND WE’RE JUST THE AGENCY TO MAKE IT HAPPEN FOR YOU ...
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Upper Cape Realty
SOLD in Onset
Wareham
$524,900.00
Ready to sell, she's ready to list! reach out to Melissa Almeida TODAY so you can be on your way....
Upper Cape Realty
Build a Waterfront Family Compound
Wareham
$800,000.00
Holy Opportunity!!! Creating multi-generational homes and family compounds are extrememly popular...
BOLD Real Estate
Marion Colonial For Sale: 15 Rezendes Terrace
Marion
$679,000.00
Lovely 4 bedroom / 2.5 bath colonial on a cul de sac in East Marion awaits new owners So many...
Bernadette Kelly Group
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
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
55 Plus Community Rochester
Rochester
$639,000.00
The Village at Plumb Corner. EMBRACE Rochester’s newest Active Adult community in Historic,...
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
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
Charming Colonial
Wareham
$520,000.00
Step back in time and embrace the charm of this 3- 4 bedroom,1.5-bath Colonial This home exudes...
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
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