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Rochester votes “no” on ORR restoration project
Developer plans for 96-unit Marion housing complex
Disposal District Committee members decide to hold a new hazardous waste day in fall
New business changes space in Marion Masonic Lodge
Owner of Mattapoisett Diner applies for entertainment and alcohol licenses
[Photos]: Fourth of July Parade marches through Marion
Clerical position available for Town of Marion
Kyle C. Lopes, 30
Paul Kitchen to leave school business administrator position
Fall River dominates 2019 Cranberry Brawl
News
Crafts, food, entertainment continue through heat wave
MATTAPOISETT — Despite temperatures over 90 degrees Fahrenheit, celebrations at Harbor Days continued for the seventh...
Marion to implement new trash and recycling service
MARION — The Town of Marion will implement a new automated curbside residential trash and recycling pick up program through...
Harbor Days continues with fish fry and rock music
MATTAPOISETT — Harbor Days celebrations continued on Friday, July 19 with fresh food and rock music from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m....
Gala benefits Marion Garden Group
MARION — Supporters of the Marion Garden Group came together at the home of Liz and Josiah Hatch to socialize, eat, drink,...
Marion Selectmen endorse housing complex
MARION — The Board of Selectmen endorsed a 96-unit housing complex on a 13 acre land plot at 78 Wareham Road following a...
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Schools
T.U.R.F meets to discuss ORR restoration
MATTAPOISETT — After a $2 million restoration project at the Old Rochester Regional High school to improve safety conditions...
Paul Kitchen to leave school business administrator position
School Business Administrator of the Old Rochester Regional School District Paul Kitchen has stated that he will resign...
Rochester votes “no” on ORR restoration project
ROCHESTER — A $2 million restoration project at Old Rochester Regional (ORR) High School failed to pass a special election...
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Opinion
Maintaining Marion’s cemeteries
To the Editor:I would like to respond to your recent article about Cemetery Commissioners and the lack of upkeep in the town...
Thinking in binary
To the Editor: I just realized how computers are being used by robots to take over the world. With computers, there is a...
Marion Village 5K thanks its supporters
To the Editor: The Marion Village 5K wishes to thank all those that helped to make this event an annual success in the...
The Mattapoisett COA says thanks
To the Editor: The Friends of the Mattapoisett COA would like to extend a very big THANK YOU to all who made our yard sale...
Letter to the Editor: A numerical correction from the Elizabeth Taber Statue fundraising committee
To the Editor, Thank you so much for your recent article highlighting the Celebrate Elizabeth Taber statue project. We’re...
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Obituaries
Norman R. Cayer, 97
Norman R. Cayer, 97 of Mattapoisett died July 16, 2019 peacefully at Sippican Health Care Center. He was the husband of the...
Carol (Michaud) Sanz, 83
Carol Sanz, a long time resident of Marion, passed away on July 15, 2019. Carol graduated from Tabor Academy and went on to...
Susan Bishop Drumm “Sue” 63
Susan Bishop Drumm “Sue”, a resident of Barboursville, Albemarle County, Virginia, died on July 5, 2019, at the age of 63...
Charlotte L. Purrington, 82
Charlotte L. Purrington, 82, of Mattapoisett, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019, in her childhood home. She was born in New...
Kyle C. Lopes, 30
Kyle C. Lopes, 30, of Mattapoisett passed away Saturday July 6. He is survived by his parents Steve and Beth, his sisters...
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People
High school senior attackman, Sam Austin shares sports journey
ROCHESTER — Playing sports is something Old Rochester Regional High School senior, Sam Austin has done for most of his life...
Candidate profile: Will Saltonstall
Will Saltonstall works professionally as an architect and wanted to apply his planning and technical skills to town projects...
Candidate profile: Barry Gaffey
Barry Gaffey lived in Marion as a child, and continued to summer here before moving here full time after he retired. Now...
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Crafts, food, entertainment continue through heat wave
Yogis persevere through the heat at “Namasté Day”
Harbor Days continues with fish fry and rock music
Gala benefits Marion Garden Group
Marion Selectmen endorse housing complex
Lions’ shortcake still a hit, even without tunes
Marion releases heat tips
Mattapoisett Police find missing senior
T.U.R.F meets to discuss ORR restoration
Crowd lines up for food, live music at Shipyard Park
Sports
Yogis persevere through the heat at “Namasté Day”
Mattapoisett — Yoga practitioners persevered through 86 degree heat to celebrate mindfulness and generosity at “Namasté Day...
Yoga celebration at Ned’s Point
MATTAPOISETT — This Saturday, July 20, Project Wheel House will present Namasté Day, an event for celebrating generosity...
Gateway opens fall registration
Gateway fall registration is now open for three divisions. Players will try out for the 14/16 wooden bat varsity division...
Gateway Bulldogs take third place
The 14u Team Gateway Bulldogs came in third place in the New England AAU Championships out of 35 teams. The team also placed...
Gateway Baseball Summer camp starting
Gateway Summer Camp registrations are now open. The summer camp is organized by Gateway Babe Ruth Baseball, Team...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Marion releases heat tips
MARION — Fire Chief Brian Jackvony released safety precautions for summer activities, especially those that take place...
Marion Police put out message on fireworks
MARION — The Marion Police Department reminds residents that fireworks are illegal to possess or ignite in Massachusetts....
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Happenings
Compete in Rochester photography contest
The Rochester Historical Society and Rochester Land Trust are co-sponsoring a photography contest for the Country Fair in...
Silvershell Summer Program still has openings
MARION — The Recreation Department still has spots available for weeks 5 to 8 of the Silvershell Summer Program. Daily...
Land Trust to teach about forestry
MATTAPOISETT — In 2018 and 2019 the Mattapoisett Land Trust hired professional foresters Phil Benjamin and Tom Farrell to...
St. Philip’s to be led by Cambridge reverend
MATTAPOISETT — On Sunday, July 21, services at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church will be officiated by Reverend Randall Chase,...
Rochester Council on Aging announces summer events
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Council on Aging has announced events for the month of July and reminded the public of several...
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Arts
Small ensembles perform at Buzzards Bay MusicFest
MARION — Program four of this year’s Buzzards Bay MusicFest featured a piece for a type of harp that no longer exists and a...
A night at the movies that’s out of this world
MARION —
On Friday, July 19, the Marion Concert Band will continue its Friday evening concert series with...
Drum show to come to Mattapoisett
MATTAPOISETT — Dartmouth’s Symphony Music Shop will host the first Southcoast Drum Show on Sunday, Aug. 4 from noon to 4 p.m...
Mattapoisett Museum hosts band
MATTAPOISETT — The museum will host a concert on Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. Party of the Sun is an indie folk band from New Hampshire...
Music and movement storytime
ROCHESTER — Musician Nancy Sparkin will lead a preschool storytime, with music and movement added in, on three dates in July...
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Business
New Mattapoisett Realtor has Marion ties
New agent Bryant Davignon at Jack Conway Realtor’s Mattapoisett office is a longtime business professional and resident of...
New business changes space in Marion Masonic Lodge
MARION — For Acushnet-raised and now Marion-based physical therapist Russell Benoit, following his passion meant creating a...
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From our Members
Gatemen get monkey off back snapping 3 game losing streak
Wareham Gatemen
Jul 21
BY; Ryan Lemay Photography: Kristin Ostrowski The Gatemen offense has been in a slight slump the...
Wareham drop 2 places in West Division after double header sweep defeat to Falmouth Commodores
Wareham Gatemen
Jul 20
By: Ryan Lemay Photography: Kristin Ostrowski Game 1: Carmen Mlodzinski (South Carolina) retired...
Lloyd Center for the Environment Thanks Volunteers, Patrons and Sponsors for Success of Clambake XXXIV, ‘Celebrating Science and Education!’
Lloyd Center for the Environment
Jul 18
On Friday evening, July 12th, South Coast residents and guests from all over New England joined...
Cocktails by the Sea - Friday, July 26
Marion Art Center
Jul 18
Join us for the Marion Art Center’s annual Fundraiser Cocktails by the Sea Friday, July 26, 2019 5:...
Music from Land’s End Wareham Launches 8th Season
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Jul 18
Music from Land’s End Wareham returns for its 8 th summer season between August 2-12, with chamber...
Gatemen in search of redemption against Falmouth
Wareham Gatemen
Jul 17
By: Ryan Lemay Photography: Kristin Ostrowski Frustration is the best word to describe Wareham’s...
Cuttyhunk Cruise & Exploration
Buzzards Bay Coalition
Jul 17
Explore one of Buzzards Bay’s most fascinating islands with the Buzzards Bay Coalition ! Join us as...
Reading Program Continues at Wareham Library
Wareham Gatemen
Jul 17
Wareham, MA-
Wednesday morning, the Gatemen reading program continued at the Wareham Public...
Gatemen get enough hits but not enough runs in loss to Falmouth
Wareham Gatemen
Jul 17
By: Ryan Lemay Photography: Kristin Ostrowski JP Gates (Miami) was dominant on the mound for the...
JULY USED BOOK SALES
Friends of the Wareham Free Library, Inc.
Jul 17
Summer time is reading time and the Friends of the Wareham Free Library have plenty of great books...
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Upcoming Events
Today
10:00 am
Lands Trust to host historic walk
Monday, July 22
2:00 pm
Summer storywalk makes a submarine a star
5:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
Free bible camp available for children
Tuesday, July 23
9:00 am
to
5:00 pm
Cuttyhunk Cruise & Exploration
11:00 am
Scrabble Club
1:00 pm
Hear a tale of a rescue cat
3:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Shop the Summer Farmers’ Market
3:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Ned’s Point Tour
5:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
Free bible camp available for children
5:30 pm
Learn to screen print
7:00 pm
Seth Mendell History lecture
Wednesday, July 24
12:00 pm
Library to host teen game lounge
2:30 pm
Children’s music at Plumb Library
5:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
Free bible camp available for children
6:30 pm
to
9:00 pm
Onset Summer of Love Concert Series
6:30 pm
‘Hidden Figures’ screening
Thursday, July 25
4:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Ned’s Point Tour
5:00 pm
Land Trust to teach about forestry
5:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
Free bible camp available for children
Friday, July 26
10:30 am
Music and movement storytime
10:30 am
Music and movement storytime
1:00 pm
Create a space banner
5:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Mattapoisett Cruise Nights bring cars together
5:30 pm
to
8:00 pm
Sip seaside cocktails for art
5:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
Free bible camp available for children
Saturday, July 27
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Congregational Church seeks donations for church fair
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Marketplace
the MAC’s annual Fundraiser, Cocktails by the Sea
Amgee Domain: Publish Date:
Jul 18
The Nature Connection: Cancer and Climate Change /...
Amgee Domain: Publish Date:
Jul 10
Farm to Table dinner set for July 20
Amgee Domain: Publish Date:
Jul 08
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Classifieds
DUMP RUNS
Legal Travel to Cuba!
Brian Gordon, experienced...
HELP WANTED-Part Time
Gomez Landscaping
Apartment for Rent
David Garnett
A handyman and more
Painting - Interior and Exterior
Eric Cordeiro Electric
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Real Estate
Holly Heights Mobile Home
Wareham
82,500.00
Be part of a close-knit 55+ community with low park fees with this 2 bedroom 1 bath 1984 unit...
LaForce Realty
Aptucxet Village Waterview Unit
Bourne
339,000.00
UPPER CAPE REALTY - Located on the banks of the Cape Cod Canal, this inviting first level...
Upper Cape Realty
Beautiful Family Home....
Plymouth
549,000.00
Private nearly 3 acre lot in Plymouth yet minutes to Route 3. Walk through your woods to Mass...
LaForce Realty
Hot Off The Press! New West Wareham Ranch!
Wareham
439,000.00
SOLD! Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices N.E. Prime Properties~Spacious sprawling ranch offers one...
Open House:
Saturday, March 23, 2019 -
12:00pm
to
2:00pm
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Welcome Home - Condo Living at It’s Best!
Plymouth
382,000.00
Welcome to this lovely home located in an active adult community, Village Crossing (55+). Center...
LaForce Realty
Turnkey 3 bed 1 bath - Long Pond access-
Lakeville
273,900.00
This light, airy and affordable completely renovated 3 bedroom 1 bath home is waiting for you!...
LaForce Realty
Completely Renovated 3 bed/2ba w/ Farmers Porch SOLD
Lakeville
327,900.00
Lovely Lakeville! Affordable country living at its best! Completely renovated ranch featuring...
Open House:
Sunday, September 23, 2018 -
11:00am
to
1:00pm
LaForce Realty
Thinking Of Building That Dream Home?
Rochester
250,000.00
SALE PENDING! Rochester 6.06 acres in a quiet country setting to build the dream home you’ve always...
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
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
Sellers Say Sell!! Sell!! Sell!!
New Bedford
197,000.00
SOLD!! Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices N.E.Prime Properties~Motivated Sellers Say Sell!! This...
Open House:
Sunday, October 21, 2018 -
11:00am
to
1:00pm
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
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