Old Rochester softball winds up for spring season MATTAPOISETT — The Old Rochester Regional High School softball team is off to a fresh start as… Mattapoisett explores alternative day for Town Meeting in attempt to attract more voters MATTAPOISETT — In an effort to encourage higher attendance at Town Meeting, the Mattapoisett… Mattapoisett family foundation honors son’s memory through kindness MATTAPOISETT — When 26-year-old Noah Curtis Greany was struck by a car and died in January 2025,… Marion Special Town Meeting approves land transfer, additional liquor licenseMARION — Voters quickly took care of business at a Special Town Meeting on Monday, March 23 at… Rochester Memorial student gets golden ticket MATTAPOISETT — Rochester Memorial School fourth grader Tommy Cahill recently won funds for his… What's New Lawrence "Larry" Joseph Oliveira, 80 Mary Leona "Lee" (Harrington) Talty, 87 Unplugged series begins at the Marion Art Center New Marion Art Center exhibit opens for spring Rochester homeschool cooperative enrollment applications now open Most Popular Mattapoisett family foundation honors son’s memory through kindness Construction on Route 6 bridge begins Marion Special Town Meeting approves land transfer, additional liquor license Marion native to run Boston Marathon in remembrance his father Tri-County Symphonic Band honors broadway legends in spring concert News Mattapoisett explores alternative day for Town Meeting in attempt to attract more voters MATTAPOISETT — In an effort to encourage higher attendance at Town Meeting, the Mattapoisett Select Board has suggested… Rochester Memorial student gets golden ticket MATTAPOISETT — Rochester Memorial School fourth grader Tommy Cahill recently won funds for his school and a charity of his… Annual Chapter 90 program funds for infrastructure improvement decrease ROCHESTER — Every year, towns across Massachusetts receive state funding for infrastructure improvement projects and… Marion EMS rescue dog trapped in ice MARION — A black labrador fell through ice at Washburn Park early Thursday, March 12. The Marion Fire Department and… Two new Rochester police officers sworn in ROCHESTER — Two new patrol officers, Paul Douglas and Christopher Coyman, were sworn into the Rochester Police Department at… Schools School closures, parking bans and Sunday storm forecast Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester are expected to be hit by blizzard conditions closing schools and starting parking bans… Off to the races! Cub scouts compete in annual pinewood derby ROCHESTER — Dozens of Cub Scouts waited on bleachers, anticipation thick in the air as their pinewood derby cars idled at… 'Buddy Benches' promote inclusion at Sippican Elementary MARION — Making friends has become easier for elementary students with the installation of two new benches at Sippican… Opinion Letter to the editor: We the People need to stand up “The Constitution of the United States is the final refuge of every right that is enjoyed by any American. So long as it is… Letter to the editor: Response to youth engagement Dear Editor, A huge thank you goes to Nicki Demakis for highlighting the importance of Town Meeting and municipal… Letter to the editor: Why The Young People of Our Community Matter Mattapoisett holds its Annual Town Meeting in early May followed by its municipal elections. Both events quietly shape… Obituaries Lawrence "Larry" Joseph Oliveira, 80 Lawrence "Larry" Joseph Oliveira, 80, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, in the… Mary Leona "Lee" (Harrington) Talty, 87 Mary Leona "Lee" (Harrington) Talty, 87, of Mattapoisett, passed away on March 21, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family… Paula Hudson Chambers, 79 Paula Hudson Chambers passed away on March 14, 2026 at the age of 79. She was the beloved wife of Karl Dennis Chambers,… Christian Andrews, Jr. "Bucky, 81 Marion-Christian A. Andrews, Jr. “Bucky”, 81, passed away Thursday March 5, 2026 at home with his family at his side.… Roger E. Ouellette, 79 Roger E. OuelletteNovember 5, 1946 to February 3, 2026 Roger E. Ouellette, 79, died February 3, 2026 in Mattapoisett.… Old Rochester softball winds up for spring season Mattapoisett explores alternative day for Town Meeting in attempt to attract more voters Mattapoisett family foundation honors son’s memory through kindness Marion Special Town Meeting approves land transfer, additional liquor license Rochester Memorial student gets golden ticket Tri-County Symphonic Band honors broadway legends in spring concert Old Colony softball hits off new season Construction on Route 6 bridge begins Marion native to run Boston Marathon in remembrance his father Annual Chapter 90 program funds for infrastructure improvement decrease Sports Old Rochester softball winds up for spring season MATTAPOISETT — The Old Rochester Regional High School softball team is off to a fresh start as practices begin, led by a… Old Colony softball hits off new season ROCHESTER — Bright green softballs flew across the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School gymnasium as the… Old Rochester sailing team hits the waves for first day of practice MATTAPOISETT — The Old Rochester Regional High School sailing team set sail on Wednesday, March 4 for the first day of… Old Rochester, Old Colony teams make it to the playoffs Four winter sports teams from Old Rochester Regional High School and Old Colony Regional Vocational High School qualified… Old Colony celebrates graduating players with winter senior nights ROCHESTER —As the winter sports season comes to a close, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School celebrated the… People Middleboro teacher, outdoor educator promotes stewardship with Sippican Lands Trust MARION — When Alan Harris isn’t in the classroom teaching about nature, he can be found on Sippican Lands Trust trails… Tri-Town duo put their cooking ‘chops’ to good use MARION — When the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — better known as SNAP — went unfunded for part of November… Marion teens prepare for mission trip serving youth in foster care system MARION — While the youth of Saint Gabriel's Episcopal Church have gone on several trips to volunteer in communities in need… Service project feeds families at Old Rochester Junior High MATTAPOISETT — Seventh-grader Andrew Cody rushes around a small room in his junior high school’s building. He’s busy… Friends of Jack supports pediatric health around the South Coast MATTAPOISETT — Jill Fearons never left her son Jack’s side when he was admitted to Boston Children’s Hospital at 5 years… Happenings Old Rochester to host Paint-A-Bowl night fundraiser for students in need MATTAPOISETT — The Old Rochester Regional High School Art Department is inviting community members to participate in Paint-a… Old Rochester Junior High School to host comedic pirate musical MATTAPOISETT — Old Rochester Regional Junior High School Drama Club will present a musical called “Adventures of the… April Vacation events at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library MATTAPOISETT — The library is hosting Little Sparks Theater on Wednesday, April 22 at 11 a.m. for Big Kid Creative Drama.… Mattapoisett Woman’s Club offers continuing education scholarships MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is offering a continuing education scholarship of $1,500 to a Mattapoisett… Noah Curtis Greany scholarship opens for applications The Noah Curtis Greany foundation is launching their first scholarship awards for the graduating class of 2026. This… Arts Celtic songs fill Mattapoisett Museum for St. Patrick's Day MATTAPOISETT — The Vox Hunters, a Providence-based band, filled the Mattapoisett Museum with traditional Irish tunes in a… Marion Art Center opens 2026 season with '39 Steps' MARION — A small cast gets big laughs at the Marion Art Center’s first show of the 2026 season. The eight-person rendition… On to the next stage: Old Rochester drama club advances in annual theater competition MATTAPOISETT — Old Rochester High School’s drama club members have been busy making a scene. That is, they’ve been… From Our Members Happy Retirement, Penny! Friends of Dartmouth Libraries Mar 19 Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Saturday,… Chamber Concerts March 28 & 29 New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Mar 18 South Coast Chamber Music Series Presents “Story Time” March 28, 3 PM, St. Gabriel’s… Southcoast Health Expands Clinical Teams with Four New Providers Southcoast Health Mar 18 Southcoast Health is pleased to announce that the not-for-… It's BACK! Unplugged starts the year with a first! Marion Art Center Mar 18 Donn Legge & Ed Ledwith are bringing the smooth to the first Unplugged concert of the year… Free Checking in Massachusetts? How 18/65 Accounts Help Teens and Seniors BankFive Mar 16 For teens learning how to manage money and older adults living on fixed incomes, bank fees can… Mary Cassatt, A New Woman Friends of Dartmouth Libraries Mar 16 Join the Friends of the Dartmouth… Tonight! New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Mar 14 TONIGHT! Stay… Damien's Pantry Closed 3/26 Damien’s Pantry Mar 13 Damien's Pantry will be closed March 26th, 2026. Please visit us on Saturday March 28th… Damien's Pantry Bingo Night - Fill A Card, Fill A Plate Damien’s Pantry Mar 13 Looking for a night out that’s anything but ordinary? The Fill A Card • Fill A Plate Bingo… The 39 Steps is now open - low ticket alert! Marion Art Center Mar 11 The 39 Steps is making SouthCoast audiences laugh out loud! Two more weekends of comic hijinks… Upcoming Events Thursday, March 26 3:00 pm to9:00 pm Enjoy Lucky Goat Brewing & Support Damien's Pantry Saturday, March 28 10:00 am to2:00 pm The Golden Thimble Pop Up at Tide & True 10:00 am to 2:00 pm 11:00 am Mattapoisett Lions Club to host egg-cellent event 11:00 am 7:00 pm Join the Harvard Krokodiloes for a jazzy night of music 7:00 pm
