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Mattapoisett Friends Meeting seeking donations for yard sale
Meet an author who sailed to Grenada and back
Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee announces September meeting, rally
Meet the artist currently on display at the Mattapoisett Library
Marion Historical Commission shares state preservation funding opportunity
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Updated: Tri-Town supports Old Rochester school committee member in state primary
Mattapoisett woman charged with murder in New Bedford homicide
Historic Rochester farm continues ‘community’ legacy with family fest
Annelise Susanne Dexter, 66
Junior high opens on eve of first day of school to get ‘jitters out’
News
Marion looks to install fast chargers for electric vehicles
MARION — Faster electric vehicle chargers may be coming to Marion in the future. Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman said...
Historic Rochester farm continues ‘community’ legacy with family fest
ROCHESTER — Silas and Dominic were taking a break from treats. The two donkeys at East Over Farm had had a few too many from...
Updated: Tri-Town supports Old Rochester school committee member in state primary
Tri-Town Republicans overwhelmingly supported Old Rochester Regional School Committee member Joe Pires to be the party’s...
State senate candidates make their pitch to community
With the State Primary Election quickly approaching on Tuesday, Sept. 3, four candidates running to be the new face of the...
Weather can make or break South Coast cranberry crop
The unpredictable and often site-specific New England weather can make a hail of a difference in the success of cranberry...
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Schools
Junior high opens on eve of first day of school to get ‘jitters out’
MATTAPOISETT — The first day of school can be nerve-inducing. Especially so, when that first day is at a new school, in a...
Students drop beach balls and pick up pencils
Tri-Town students packed up their backpacks on the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 28, bidding summer farewell as they caught the...
From hallways to hall of fame: Old Colony superintendent to be honored for wrestling career
ROCHESTER — In addition to serving as the superintendent-director of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School,...
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Opinion
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...
Opinion: On the South Coast Bikeway
To the editor: Thank you for last week’s article about the grants awarded to the shared-use paths in Marion and...
Opinion: On the road reconstruction project in Mattapoisett
To the editor: The undersigned have earned our standing as “tree-huggers” through many hours of volunteer work with the...
Opinion: On arguments, opinions and grudges in a finite existence
To the editor: It is unfortunate in this highly partisan atmosphere today that most people really have lost a key...
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Obituaries
Sean Patrick Young, 62
Sean Patrick Young, 62, of Acushnet, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital, the day after his birthday, on September 6, 2024...
Annelise Susanne Dexter, 66
Annelise Susanne Dexter, 66, of Rochester, MA, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2024. Born in Denmark, she was the...
Nelson P. Costa, 78
Nelson P. Costa, 78, of Marion passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024. He was the husband of Ronalie E. Wood...
Marian Braitmayer Howell, 75
Marian Braitmayer Howell (she preferred “Marty” or “Tuna”), 75, of Marion died Thursday, August 15, 2024 unexpectedly at...
Robert A. Brown, 86
Robert A. Brown, 86, of Mattapoisett, MA, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024, after a short illness.He is survived by...
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Two Tri-Town teams scrimmage in last test before season
Old Colony girls soccer kicks off season
Marion looks to install fast chargers for electric vehicles
Historic Rochester farm continues ‘community’ legacy with family fest
Junior high opens on eve of first day of school to get ‘jitters out’
Updated: Tri-Town supports Old Rochester school committee member in state primary
Students drop beach balls and pick up pencils
Recycled materials find new life at Re-Art show
First sign of fall: Bulldogs are back on the gridiron
Mattapoisett resident walks 27,000th mile
Sports
Two Tri-Town teams scrimmage in last test before season
ROCHESTER — The Old Rochester Regional High School boys soccer team made the approximately 20-minute drive over to Old...
Old Colony girls soccer kicks off season
ROCHESTER — The Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School girls soccer program grew from 18 players last year to...
First sign of fall: Bulldogs are back on the gridiron
MATTAPOISETT — The start of September means getting back to school and the end of summer for some. For others, turning the...
Golfers swing away to help Troop 31
LAKEVILLE — Fore! Friends and families of Rochester Troop 31 took the fairways of Poquoy Brook Golf Club in Lakeville for a...
Old Colony superintendent to be inducted into Massachusetts chapter of National Wrestling Hall of Fame
The superintendent of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School is heading to the hall of fame. Aaron Polansky,...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Mattapoisett woman charged with murder in New Bedford homicide
NEW BEDFORD — A Mattapoisett woman previously charged in the Tuesday, Aug. 20 homicide of a New Bedford man has now been...
Crash on Route 6 in Mattapoisett leaves one injured
MATTAPOISETT — A two-car crash on Route 6 in Mattapoisett left one driver injured and temporarily redirected traffic on the...
Updated: Mattapoisett woman allegedly kicked, stomped New Bedford man in homicide
NEW BEDFORD — A Mattapoisett woman has been arrested after allegedly stomping on the head of a man who later died near a New...
Assad sworn in as Rochester Police Chief
ROCHESTER — Michael Assad Jr. raised his right hand in the air and confirmed he will do his best to lead the Rochester...
Student officer appointed to Marion police
MARION — A new officer will eventually be joining the Marion Police Department, after a few months of police academy...
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People
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...
Robert McConnell
In 2019, Robert McConnell reached out to the Massachusetts Republican Party. A Fairhaven resident, McConnell met with party...
Joe Pires
A lifelong South Coast resident, Joe Pires has watched an evolution from when he grew up to today. Born in New Bedford and...
Meet Mark C. Montigny
When Sen. Mark C. Montigny first entered the political world in 1993, his experience was limited to the decade of community...
Meet Molly Kivi
Molly Kivi describes herself as an outsider, but with knowledge of how the inside works. A first-time candidate, Kivi was...
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Happenings
Study ghosts during six-week course at Saint Gabriel’s Church in Marion
MARION — A comprehensive course on ghosts and how they’re understood in Christianity is coming to Saint Gabriel’s Church....
Mattapoisett Council on Aging to hold Social Security workshop
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Council on Aging is holding a workshop aimed at those who have retired or plan to retire at...
Learn more about the philanthropy, friendship of the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club at luncheon
MATTAPOISETT — Philanthropy, friendship and fun await at the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club. The club is inviting women of...
Learn about the odorless radioactive gas found in some homes from Massachusetts Department of Public Health
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Board of Health is offering a presentation on a radioactive gas that can pose health risks...
Talk turtles with Mass Audubon
MARION — Turtles can be found on land locally, but also in Massachusetts waters. The Marion Natural History Museum is...
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Arts
Recycled materials find new life at Re-Art show
MATTAPOISETT — One person’s trash is one artist’s treasure. Pieces of art made with recycled materials were on display at...
Applications open for Rochester Cultural Council grants
The Rochester Cultural Council is attempting to bring culturally enriching programming to the Tri-Town area. The RCC is now...
'Flowers galore' at Rochester Council on Aging art show
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Senior Center was full of paintings and patterns on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 22 for the...
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Business
New pottery studio a dream fulfilled for Mattapoisett resident
WAREHAM — When Mattapoisett resident Theresa Hadley first walked into Ellen Blomgren’s pottery studio, over a decade ago,...
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From Our Members
Auditions for Peter Pan - This weekend!
Marion Art Center
Sep 10
Auditions this weekend! C alling all kids and kids at heart! MAC Theater is looking for actors of...
5 Things You Must Not Share With AI Chatbots
ACT Smart IT
Sep 06
Conversations with chatbots may feel intimate, but you’re really sharing every word with a private...
Unplugged at the MAC - Matt Richard & Dr. Michael Rocha
Marion Art Center
Sep 06
Join us next Friday - September 13 at 7:00 & 8:15 for the easiest way to relax into a smooth...
Buyer/Seller Seminar
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
Sep 05
Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the recent changes in the real estate market? You're not alone,...
10 Ways to Cut Business Costs
BankFive
Sep 04
Being able to adequately manage expenses can make or break a small business. Whether your business...
Opening Night! A New Bedford Collage
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Sep 02
On Saturday, September 28, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra opens their season with “ A New...
Mudstone Studios Ceramics is now in Wareham!
Mudstone Studios
Sep 02
The South Coast of Massachusetts now has a Pottery and Ceramics studio for creators of all levels!...
Meet the Candidates State Senate 3rd District Bristol/Plymouth Counties
Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce
Aug 30
On Thursday, August 29th, the Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce along with the Cape Cod Canal...
Warning – Chinese sending texts to lure you into scams
ACT Smart IT
Aug 28
A new wave of fraudulent activity committed by the Chinese cybercriminal organization known as the...
4 Budget Strategies for College Students
BankFive
Aug 28
When you graduate high school and head off for your first year of college, you will most likely be...
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, September 12
5:00 pm
Walk through history with Mattapoisett Museum tours
6:30 pm
Learn about biodiversity, starting with your own...
Friday, September 13
2:15 pm
Fall to be filled with music at Marion Art Center
Saturday, September 14
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Marion church thrift store to celebrate 50 years
Monday, September 16
6:30 pm
All you can eat with the Rochester Republican Committee
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Classifieds
Yard Sale
Personal driver
4BR-3BA Furnished-House Marion-...
Charming 3BR House-Marion-Year...
2 Bedroon Apartment Near Marina...
Painting
Affordable Painting &...
HANDYMAN AND MORE!
East Freetown Robinson Estate...
Therapeutic Massage with bodywork
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Real Estate
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 Listing - Mattapoisett
Mattapoisett
$769,000.00
Spectacular and spacious 3 BR Saltbox nestled on close to an acre of privacy with zoning that...
BOLD Real Estate
Sold by BOLD - 47 Sandwich Road, Wareham, MA
Wareham
$550,000.00
Another Wareham property Sold by BOLD! This was a unique property that was once a popular doctor’s...
BOLD Real Estate
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
SOLD! Spectacular Waterfront Home!
Wareham
$875,000.00
Wareham offers over 52 miles of coastline, and these buyers scored the perfect dream waterfront...
Upper Cape Realty
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
Sold by BOLD - 34 Wychunas Ave, Wareham, MA
Wareham
$599,900.00
Another home Sold by BOLD in Wareham! This beautiful 3 bedroom home is tucked in the quiet,...
BOLD Real Estate
Layout is perfect for entertaining!
Bourne
$1,500,000.00
Traditions remain strong in both Sagamore Beach and Sagamore Highlands and are full of true...
Upper Cape Realty
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
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