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What’s New
Mattapoisett Library nears final step of director search
Buzzards Bay Musicfest pushed to 2021
Press box at ORR high school now fully funded
ORR outlines more details on senior events.
Old Rochester educators recognize parents as 2020 Friends of Education
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Christopher John LaRochelle, 53
Rochester firefighters put out half acre brush fire, no injuries
Marion Selectmen hike water, sewer rates to pay for related projects
Rochester Planning Board traffic issue almost goes to court
Candidate profile: Adam Murphy
News
Mattapoisett Board of Health discusses how to handle summer residents
MATTAPOISETT — With the weather warming up, temporary residents will soon be coming back to their vacation homes for the...
Marion Recreation cancels summer programs
MARION — The coronavirus pandemic has led Jody Dickerson to one of the most difficult programming decisions he has ever made...
American Legion celebrates Memorial Day
MATTAPOISETT — The American Legion found small ways to recognize Memorial Day without drawing crowds and being unsafe. A...
Rochester Planning Board hears three solar project updates
ROCHESTER — The Planning Board heard updates on three solar projects, all in different phases, and continued all three...
Rochester Planning Board traffic issue almost goes to court
ROCHESTER — Months after Seasons Corner Market raised concerns about road changes proposed by developers of a 208-unit...
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Schools
ORR turns textbook return into a chance to connect
The act of returning textbooks and picking up yearbooks is a simple one, but staff at Old Rochester Regional High School...
Auditor recommends changes to ORR district financial practices
A financial auditor called the Old Rochester Regional School District “a poor district” and said it has to work out deficit...
Old Colony to hold July graduation ceremony
ROCHESTER — Though they may not be able to celebrate their graduation as they normally would in early June, seniors at Old...
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Opinion
Some questions on Marion’s new police chief
To the Editor: I have been approached by many residents since it was reported that Marion hired a new police chief within...
Marion solar dump is another sad day for taxpayers
To the Editor: It looks like the town of Marion has signed up for a solar array at the old dump. On first glance, this...
ORR did not do enough in responding to racist incident
To the Editor: I am profoundly disappointed, but certainly not surprised of the action or mis-actions, in my estimation,...
Statue committee thanks its business donors
To the Editor: In twenty weeks, if all goes according to plan, Marion’s distinguished benefactor, Elizabeth Sprague...
On the danger of software upgrades
To the Editor: Every time there's an upgrade, it is a sales pitch from people trying to model how you think. If you depend...
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Obituaries
Lucille B. (Marchessault) Sobral, 95
Lucille B. (Marchessault) Sobral, 95 of Acushnet died May 24 at Sacred Heart Home. She was the wife of the late Fernando...
Christopher John LaRochelle, 53
Christopher John LaRochelle, 53, passed away on May 15 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a sudden, brief...
Joseph E. Doubrava, 92
Joseph E. Doubrava, 92, of Mattapoisett, died on Saturday, May 16, at Saint Luke’s Hospital following a brief period of...
Roger A. Perry Jr, 95
Roger A. Perry Jr of Needham, formerly of Wellesley and Marion died on May 16. He was 95. He was the husband of the late...
Joyce A. McWilliams, 86
Joyce A. McWilliams, 86, of W. Wareham, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Plymouth Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in...
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ORR turns textbook return into a chance to connect
Historic house revived with new cafe owner, new shop
Auditor recommends changes to ORR district financial practices
Trio of candidates run for Rochester Selectman seat
Workers in Marion, Mattapoisett bid goodbye to pet colleagues
Mattapoisett Board of Health discusses how to handle summer residents
American Legion celebrates Memorial Day
Marion Recreation cancels summer programs
Marion Selectmen hike water, sewer rates to pay for related projects
Rochester Planning Board traffic issue almost goes to court
Sports
Mattapoisett Road Race goes virtual
MATTAPOISETT — Although there will be no in-person race this year, the Road Race committee encourages runners to get out and...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Crash takes out gate at Silvershell Beach
MARION — A 63 year old Mattapoisett driver was reported as driving erratically, before he crashed into the gate at...
House fire in Mattapoisett causes significant damage, no injuries
MATTAPOISETT — There were no injuries, but $200,000 worth of damage at a house fire on Ocean Drive on May 19. The cause of...
Marion hires police chief from within its ranks
MARION — Selectmen hope the police chief badge will be passed along within the department, as they made an offer to...
Marion Fire Department receives new equipment
MARION — The Marion Fire Department has received a new power stretcher and mass casualty response bags from the Marion EMT...
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People
Trio of candidates run for Rochester Selectman seat
Three candidates are running for an open seat on the Rochester Board of Selectmen. The election is June 17, but the town is...
Candidate profile: Adam Murphy
Selectman candidate Adam Murphy said the Rochester he lives in today with his family has more middle-aged families than in...
Candidate profile: Woody Hartley
Incumbent Selectmen Woody Hartley said he wants to serve a second term to continue the “significant progress” he made in his...
Candidate profile: Norm Hills
Marion Selectman Norm Hills is running again to keep his seat on the Board of Selectmen and continue what he said is a good...
Marion candidate faces off with incumbent Selectman
Marion resident Joe Zora is going against incumbent Selectman Norm Hills for a three-year spot on the Marion Board of...
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Happenings
Historic house revived with new cafe owner, new shop
MARION — After closing in January 2020, the Ansel S. Gurney House will be reopening soon with new cafe ownership and a...
Mattapoisett Library offering free books
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Library is giving away free book bundles each weekday. The book bundles contain books,...
St. Philip’s Church to open July 5
MATTAPOISETT — St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett will begin year 136 of its Summer...
Workers in Marion, Mattapoisett bid goodbye to pet colleagues
Workers in Marion and Mattapoisett returned to the Town House, Town Hall and other places of work on May 26, though the Town...
Racers paddle through pandemic at the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race
ROCHESTER — Though the race was shortened and events before and after were cancelled, coronavirus couldn’t stop the 86-year-...
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Arts
Marion Art Center starts new discussion group
MARION — The Marion Art Center’s new monthly program, ArtTalk at the MAC, is similar to a book club, with a chance to...
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Business
Animal hospitals work through pandemic ruff patch
Cats have nine lives, and dog’s are a man’s best friend, but coronavirus has put a stressful burden on local animal...
Massachusetts golf courses open ‘fore’ the season
The Marion Golf Club, Rochester Golf Club and Reservation Golf Club in Mattapoisett will open their fairways for the season...
‘Always in Bloom,’ flowers ‘Blossom’ for moms, ‘Eden’ during a pandemic
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and though families can’t go to brunch or and may have to stay six feet apart at the park...
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From Our Members
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JourneyWorks
May 28
This morning the irises in our garden have burst into bloom, and the yard is looking downright...
Bach-Talk with Talk-Bach May 27 with Jesse Holstein
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
May 27
Tune in to the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra’s Facebook page for a LIVE STREAM conversation with...
Saturday, 5/23 at the Virtual MAC
Marion Art Center
May 23
Today at #theVirtualMAC we're sharing some paintings by Liz LaValley, sent in for our online...
Friday, 5/22 at the Virtual MAC
Marion Art Center
May 22
Today at # theVirtualMAC , we're sharing two very different works sent in to our #...
Thursday, 5/12 at the Virtual MAC
Marion Art Center
May 21
Today at # theVirtualMAC we're sharing part of a series, "Beauty All Around Me" by artist Catherine...
Gray Gables Neighborhood
Upper Cape Realty
May 20
Whether you’re looking for a summer home near the beach or a permanent residence in a quiet...
NEW program “ArtTalk at the MAC” #theVirtualMAC
Marion Art Center
May 19
ArtTalk at the MAC Monthly Meetings, currently via Zoom First meeting: Thursday, May 28 at 7:00pm (...
Sunday, 5/17 at the Virtual MAC
Marion Art Center
May 17
Happy Sunday from #theVirtualMAC! We just love this project by artist Paula Stebbins Becker. Paula...
Poetry: Friday, 5/15 at the Virtual MAC
Marion Art Center
May 15
Kim Meyer-Pelletier
The Pandemic Pause
The absence between here and there, an invisible...
Live Stream Concert May 16, 7pm!
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
May 15
Join NBSO musicians Ceora and Erica for a relaxing Saturday evening of flute and harp music! They...
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, June 2
11:00 am
Scrabble Club
1:00 pm
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2:30 pm
Line dancing class
5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
Elizabeth Taber Library Chess Club
Wednesday, June 3
10:00 am
Ballroom dancing class
10:30 am
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12:30 pm
Public Health Nurse at Marion Senior Center
11:30 am
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2:00 pm
Waterfront Memory Cafe
Thursday, June 4
4:30 pm
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6:00 pm
Marion Art Center Open Poetry Club
5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Art show to celebrate pastels
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Apartment Main Street Marion year...
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Real Estate
Charming Buzzards Bay Home SOLD!
Bourne
359,900.00
Welcome to this natural light filled 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath Victorian style home in the heart of a...
LaForce Realty
Sold! Ready To Put Up A Sold Sign At Your Place Too!
Wareham
170,000.00
Congratulations to the new homeowners - may you make wonderful memories here! SOLD ! by Realtor®...
Upper Cape Realty
Acushnet - Just SOLD
Acushnet
610,000.00
Custom built ranch in executive style neighborhood. Beautiful layout with private master suite and...
Bernadette Kelly Realty Group
Spring is Coming!
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Garden and Yard care
Bernadette Kelly Realty Group
SOLD! East Milton Home
Hometown
630,000.00
UPPER CAPE REALTY has just listed the 3 bedroom 2 bath home in EAST MILTON - A RARE FIND! Perfect...
Upper Cape Realty
Class A Office Space Available - Single Offices to Full Suite
Wareham
175.00
Class A Office Space located in downtown Wareham. Second floor single offices ranging from 192...
LaForce Realty
SOLD! Beautiful Victorian in Onset Village
Wareham
289,000.00
This Beautiful Victorian in the heart of Onset Village is on a corner lot and includes a large...
Upper Cape Realty
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Bernadette Kelly Realty Group
Commercial Lease - Wareham
Wareham
2,500.00
Once the world is off pause, this is a busy area with lots of traffic. COMMERCIAL LEASE - Cranberry...
Upper Cape Realty
Prime General Commerical/Industrial Acreage
Wareham
750,000.00
2.92 acres with 407 + feet of frontage on busy Route 28, near the intersection of County Rd and...
LaForce Realty
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