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New Sippican Lands Trust trail opens
All eyes on bird watching expert at Marion Natural History Museum
Barbara Whitehead Silva, 93
James William Hall, 77
Teen board seeking donations for veterans
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To be closer to home, family, Wareham residents open Marion restaurant
Steven A. Briggs, 68
Longtime employee of Marion chosen to fill Department of Public Works director role
Jill (Crippin) Vancour, 57
James William Hall, 77
News
Taber Library to relocate during renovations
MARION — A renovation project to make the Elizabeth Taber Library more accessible and improve the building’s spaces will...
Longtime employee of Marion chosen to fill Department of Public Works director role
MARION — A familiar face has been chosen by the Marion Select Board to assume the role of director of the town’s Department...
Plymouth County presents two large checks to Rochester Select Board
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Select Board was met at its Monday, Dec. 2 meeting by Plymouth County Treasurer Tom O’Brien, State...
First phase of Mattapoisett historical survey completed
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Historical Commission announced that the first phase of a community-wide survey of the town’...
Grand re-opening of Mattapoisett Bogs attracts crowd
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Bogs are a place Town Administrator Mike Lorenco considers “very personal” as he grew up...
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Schools
Old Rochester handily wins powderpuff game
WAREHAM — Old Rochester Regional High School ran to victory Wednesday, Nov. 27 in the annual powderpuff game against Wareham...
Hundreds of senior citizens fed at junior high school Thanksgiving banquet
MATTAPOISETT — Nearly 250 Tri-Town senior citizens enjoyed an early Thanksgiving dinner at Old Rochester Regional Junior...
Sixteen Marion students named to Upper Cape Tech fall 2024 honor roll
BOURNE — Sixteen Marion students were named to Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School’s honor roll for the fall 2024 term...
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Opinion
Opinion: An appeal to the community on behalf of our students
To the editor: My name is Sheilah Sullivan. I’ve lived in Marion for over 30 years, raised my two kids here and had the...
Opinion: Thank you from state representative race runner-up
Friends and supporters, I am filled with immense gratitude for the tremendous amount of support I've received throughout...
Opinion: On ‘Candidates and their civic responsibility’
To the editor: First let me say that anybody who runs for public office deserves our respect. This is especially true for...
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,...
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Obituaries
Barbara Whitehead Silva, 93
Barbara Whitehead Silva, 93, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts died peacefully at home on Monday, December 2, 2024. She was the...
James William Hall, 77
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James William Hall on November 28, 2024, in Naples, FL. Born on...
Jill (Crippin) Vancour, 57
Jill (Crippin) Vancour, 57, Of Mattapoisett died November 28, 2024 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Wareham,...
Frank L. Fletcher, 83
Frank L. Fletcher, 83, of Mattapoisett, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 after a brief illness. Born on January 3,...
Steven A. Briggs, 68
MARION – Steven A. Briggs, 68, of Marion passed away unexpectedly at home on December 1, 2024. He was the husband of Rita L...
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Taber Library to relocate during renovations
Longtime employee of Marion chosen to fill Department of Public Works director role
Kids take the stage in ‘Peter Pan’
To be closer to home, family, Wareham residents open Marion restaurant
Plymouth County presents two large checks to Rochester Select Board
Behind the scenes at The Nutcracker
‘Wholesome, old-fashioned’ fun set for Marion Village Christmas Stroll
Etchings of 20th-century British artist donated by Marion residents
Find the holiday spirit at upcoming Tri-Town events
Alumni defeat Old Rochester boys soccer for 10th straight year
Sports
Alumni defeat Old Rochester boys soccer for 10th straight year
MATTAPOISETT — For 10 years, Old Rochester boys soccer players of the past and present have come together to play an annual...
Under sheets of rain, Old Rochester football season comes to close
MATTAPOISETT — Under endless and cold sheets of rain, Old Rochester Regional High School’s football season came to a close...
‘We kept fighting’: Old Rochester football loses in tournament semifinals
SCITUATE — In 2022, Old Rochester Regional High School lost to Shawsheen Valley Technical High School in the quarterfinals...
Old Rochester cross country athletes compete at Meet of Champions
Competing at the MIAA Meet of Champions, several athletes on the Old Rochester girls cross country team improved their...
Bulldogs keep on rolling to state semifinals
MATTAPOISETT — With eight seconds and fourth down showing on the scoreboard, it looked as if Old Rochester Regional High...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Outdoor fires currently banned in Tri-Town
Outdoor fires are currently banned in the Tri-Town due to a high risk of brush or wildland fires. Marion, Mattapoisett and...
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People
Mattapoisett native writes murder mystery taking place in hometown
MATTAPOISETT — Jack Matthews knew from the time he was in high school at Old Rochester in the early 1960s that he wanted to...
Mark Sylvia
Mark Sylvia, Democrat: Fairhaven native Mark Sylvia has always had a passion for government and how it can do good things...
Joe Pires
Joe Pires, Republican: Raised in Dartmouth and a Rochester resident for more than 20 years, Joe Pires is running to...
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...
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Happenings
Sing with friends, neighbors at Tinkham Town Chapel Christmas Sing-along
MATTAPOISETT — The annual Tinkhamtown Chapel Christmas Sing-along will take place Saturday, Dec. 21 at 5 p.m. at the chapel...
Local literary journal release issue centered on ‘home’
MARION — Sippizine, the South Coast Massachusetts literary journal showcasing local creative talent, announced the release...
Tri-County Symphonic Band to celebrate festive season with children’s concert
MARION — The Tri-Country Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, is celebrating the festive holiday season...
ACLU field director to speak in Mattapoisett
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee will host Olivia Santoro, deputy field director for Civic...
Behind the scenes at The Nutcracker
Around 15 years ago, longtime dance teacher, choreographer and Mattapoisett resident Kay Hanley Alden created a program...
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Arts
Kids take the stage in ‘Peter Pan’
MARION — More than 90% of the actors in the upcoming show at the Marion Art Center are below the age of 18. For many in the...
Etchings of 20th-century British artist donated by Marion residents
MARION — The pieces began to mount up in the hallway of Benjamin Dunham and Wendy Rolfe’s home. The Marion residents had...
Marion concert to feature songs of peace, hope
MARION — It’s safe to say it’s been a fractious year, or at least a fractious month of November, what with a presidential...
Drama club puts finishing touches on upcoming ‘Noises Off’ production
MATTAPOISETT — Most Old Rochester Regional High School students left the building for the day in the early afternoon, But...
South Coast Children’s Chorus, Tabor choruses to present winter concert
MARION — A winter concert with the South Coast Children’s Chorus and the choruses of Tabor Academy will be presented Sunday...
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Business
To be closer to home, family, Wareham residents open Marion restaurant
MARION — Toast breakfasts each bearing the names of Rochester, Marion and Mattapoisett can be found toward the middle of the...
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From Our Members
The Highland Divas Come to Wareham for Dinner Performances at Warren's Harborview
Warren’s Harborview
Dec 07
Georgia, Margaret & Marla are The Highland Divas. Two from Scotland, and one from New Zealand...
Cellphones will soon work worldwide!
ACT Smart IT
Dec 06
Blooper Alert:
During this radio spot, David, Beth and Rob call the AST SpaceMobile “...
5 Advantages of Buying a Home in the Winter
BankFive
Dec 04
While spring is traditionally recognized as peak homebuying season, there are several advantages to...
Holiday By The Sea House Tour
Sippican Woman's Club
Dec 02
Saturday December 7th Tour five magnificently decorated homes in Marion Village, revel in the...
Annual Holiday Pops December 15!
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Dec 02
On Sunday, December 15, Music Director Yaniv Dinur will lead the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra in...
23Love Handmade Bags Pop Up at Tide and True
Tide & True
Dec 01
Heather from 23Love Solitude Bags will be at Tide & True from 10-4 with her quality handmade...
A Holiday Concert
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Nov 30
Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Saturday, December 7, at 1:30 p.m. for a festive...
SCCMS Presents Trio Trio
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Nov 25
South Coast Chamber Music Series (SCCMS) presents Trio Trio on Saturday, November 30 in Marion and...
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Upcoming Events
Today
(All day)
Friends of Mattapoisett Library jewelry sale fast...
9:00 am
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1:00 pm
Get new greens at the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club...
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Christmas on Church Street
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Gift shop at Christmas by the sea
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Holiday By The Sea House Tour
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Discover ‘secret and magnificent’ holiday homes with...
10:00 am
Get ‘swept away’ at Sippican Woman’s Club 39th...
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Rochester Woman’s Club to hold wreath sale
11:15 am
Marion Art Center presents ‘Peter Pan’
11:30 am
to
1:30 pm
Marion church to hold holiday luncheon
11:30 am
Marion Police Brotherhood to hold annual senior...
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Rochester church calling all ladies for Christmas tea
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
A Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 8
(All day)
Mattapoisett church to celebrate Advent with several...
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Marion church to hold Christmas fair during annual...
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Marion Police Brotherhood to hold annual ‘pizza with...
1:30 pm
Tri-County Symphonic Band to celebrate festive...
3:00 pm
to
5:30 pm
Stroll through Christmas-filled Marion village in...
3:00 pm
to
5:30 pm
Marion Village Christmas Stroll arrives in December
6:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Mattapoisett church to hold food outreaches
Monday, December 9
6:30 pm
Rochester Republican Town Committee to hold December...
Tuesday, December 10
12:30 pm
Readers’ theater to be held in Mattapoisett
6:00 pm
to
7:45 pm
ACLU field director to speak in Mattapoisett
Thursday, December 12
4:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
The History of Sound
5:00 pm
Mattapoisett YMCA to hold ‘Buoy Tree Lighting’
Friday, December 13
11:15 am
Marion Art Center presents ‘Peter Pan’
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Marketplace
Warren's Harborview Sunday Brunch! 10am - 3pm
Amgee Domain: Publish Date:
Dec 03
Warrens Harborview Fish Fry
Amgee Domain: Publish Date:
Nov 27
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Classifieds
1000 Sq. Ft. Home Newly Renovated...
THE LEARNING LOFT
Painting
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Real Estate
Marion 2018 Build $625,000 Under Contract in One Week!
Marion
$625,000.00
10 FIeld Stone Lane, Marion (Sippican Woods) Listed for $625,000 Gorgeous, like new built in 2018...
Bernadette Kelly Group
SOLD - Marion Colonial with Premium Solar Installation
Marion
$720,000.00
SOLD for $725,000! Beautiful 10 room colonial in East Marion, abutting a large conservation area...
Bernadette Kelly Group
Views of Glen Charlie Pond
Wareham
$549,900.00
This NEW CONSTRUCTION home is available now! Water views from the back deck and several windows...
Upper Cape Realty
Traditions Remain Strong in Sagamore Highlands and Sagamore Beach
Bourne
$1,500,000.00
9 Ridgehill Lane is for sale. Just completed, come tour and start decorating! Call UPPER CAPE...
Upper Cape Realty
Weighing Your Real Estate Options?
Bourne
"Upper Cape Realty: Serving your neighborhood
with 50 years of unwavering dedication ...
Upper Cape Realty
Marion Waterfront Estate Open House
Marion
$4,500,000.00
Please join BKG for an Open House 99 Allens Point Rd, Marion, Offered for $4,500,000 Saturday,...
Bernadette Kelly Group
Mattapoisett Restaurant for Sale - Land, Building, and Business
Mattapoisett
$949,900.00
Commercial Real Estate Opportunity: Rustico Restaurant – Mattapoisett, MA. Rustico is an innovative...
BOLD Real Estate
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