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Old Rochester Regional plans for club fee increase
New regulations planned for Mattapoisett roads
Community groups feel pinch from rising rental fees
Work to begin on Countryside Daycare
ORR hits snag with solar project
Buzzards Bay Coalition asks to start two restoration projects
Midway through renovations, Music Hall takes on new life
Shining a light on Bird Island Lighthouse
Aquaculture site approved for Blue Stream Shellfish
ORR’s first football game of the year set for Sept. 13
News
Marion Cub Scouts to kick off the year Sept. 19
MARION — Marion Cub Scout Pack 32 will hold an Open House on Sept. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. for girls and boys in Kindergarten...
Mattapoisett Tree Committee changes policies to promote planting
MATTAPOISETT — The Town Tree Planting Committee has made changes to two of its policies to get residents planting more trees...
Shining a light on Bird Island Lighthouse
MARION — Marion residents gathered to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Bird Island Lighthouse on Sept. 14 with a party...
Rochester Historical Society celebrates 50th anniversary
ROCHESTER — A celebration of the Rochester Historical Society’s 50th birthday introduced many audience members to the...
Midway through renovations, Music Hall takes on new life
The Marion Music Hall was designed by William Gibbons Preston in 1891 at the request of Elizabeth Taber, who wanted a place...
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Schools
Old Rochester Regional plans for club fee increase
Starting in October, Old Rochester Regional High School will impose a $100 activities fee to participate in some of its...
ORR hits snag with solar project
The Old Rochester Regional District School Committee is considering a 20 year solar contract for the high school parking lot...
Community groups feel pinch from rising rental fees
When the Old Rochester Regional Travel Basketball Association got a rental bill from the Old Rochester Regional School...
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Opinion
The Friends of Mattapoisett COA thanks Plant Sale contributors
To the Editor: The Friends of the Mattapoisett Council on Aging want to extend their thanks for the wonderful support of...
Blue Cross Blue Shield reimbursement rates threaten access to local hospitals
To the Editor: Why does healthcare continually rank as a top concern among Americans? Because at some point we all get sick...
The Elizabeth Taber Library thanks its booksale volunteers
To the Editor: The Elizabeth Taber Library Board of Trustees and all those involved in Marion’s Elizabeth Taber Library...
EPA changes benefit no one
To the Editor: Marion sewer rate payers, do you know what the Environmental Protection Agency has done to us? They are...
Hospitals should be about community
To the Editor:On Monday, Sept. 26, Southcoast Health razed the Tobey Homestead and on Wednesday, September 28th, they “...
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Obituaries
Robert P. Lucas, Jr.
The Lucas family is saddened to announce the passing of Robert P. Lucas, Jr., on Friday, September 6. Bob was born on...
Michael J. "Mike" Kralovich, 74
Michael J. "Mike" Kralovich, 74, of Marion, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Sept. 11, after having been...
Linda Cohen Lane, 78
Linda Cohen Lane of Marion, formerly of Newton, entered into rest on Thursday, Sept. 5, at the age of 78. Beloved daughter...
Joseph F. Dziuba, 89
Joseph F. Dziuba, 89 of West Wareham died Sept. 3 at Plymouth Crossing Assisted Living. He was the husband of the late...
Mary J. (Gubellini) Borsari
On Saturday, Aug, 31 Mary Borsari decided to spend eternity with her husband, Leopoldo and her daughter, Maribeth. Mary was...
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People
There’s a new Harbormaster in Mattapoisett: Jamie McIntosh on the job
MATTAPOISETT — Jamie McIntosh took time to reflect on his new role as Mattapoisett’s Harbormaster while working by the water...
Bringing a Marion Harbor icon back
Mattapoisett resident Robert Brown was looking for a home for his 103-year-old, 27-foot Alden Friendship Sloop that had been...
Rochester student participates in Harvard MEDscience program
Delaney Shaw, 16, of Rochester was chosen to participate in the Harvard Medical School’s MEDscience summer program from Aug...
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Shining a light on Bird Island Lighthouse
Photos: ORR girls volleyball team raises money with car wash
Rochester Historical Society celebrates 50th anniversary
Bulldogs take overtime win in season opener
Midway through renovations, Music Hall takes on new life
Knights of Columbus hope new Fall Festival will revitalize building
Old Rochester Regional plans for club fee increase
Things to do: Eat, celebrate, attend a fundraiser
ORR hits snag with solar project
Community groups feel pinch from rising rental fees
Sports
Photos: ORR girls volleyball team raises money with car wash
MATTAPOISETT — The Old Rochester Regional High School girls volleyball team held a car wash outside of the Mattapoisett Fire...
Bulldogs take overtime win in season opener
DARTMOUTH — It came down to strong defense followed by a big offensive push in overtime, but the Old Rochester Bulldogs...
ORR’s first football game of the year set for Sept. 13
DARTMOUTH — The Old Rochester Regional High School football team will play its first game of the season against Dartmouth...
ORR girls soccer team prepares for 2019 season
After finishing last year’s regular season with a record of 16 wins to just two losses, and advancing to the second round of...
Mattapoisett Recreation to host free basketball clinic
MATTAPOISETT — The town’s Recreation Department and coaches from Baystate Elite and Basketball Money programs are offering...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Marion receives $300,000 for new fire truck
MARION — Marion has received a $297,142.85 grant that will enable them to buy a new tanker truck and train their...
Car crash on Route 6 in Mattapoisett sends multiple people to hospital
MATTAPOISETT — A Route 6 crash on the morning on Thursday, Sept. 5 sent multiple people to the hospital in two ambulances....
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Happenings
Boy scouts to hold gaga tournament
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Scouts will host a Gaga tournament on Saturday, Sept. 21 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Center...
Learn about Quakers at October open house
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting will hold an open house at the Quaker Meeting House at 103 Marion Road on...
Mattapoisett Fire Department to host Open House
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Fire Department will host children and families on Oct. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. for an open...
Mattapoisett bicycle committee to hear North Street safety complaints
MATTAPOISETT — Residents will have a chance to make comments on bicycle and pedestrian safety on the section of North Street...
Walk through the Sippican Lands Trust Radio Tower property
MARION — The Sippican Lands Trust will host a walking tour of the Radio Tower property on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m.,...
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Arts
Canal Side artists showcase diverse styles, subjects in Marion
MARION — The Canal Side Artists got their name from moving up and down the canal to paint at different sites. Although they...
Just the Facts discusses Stephen King
ROCHESTER — "Just the Facts" Nonfiction Book Group will discuss "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft” by Stephen King on...
Cafe Parlez Book Group discusses "Astray”
ROCHESTER — The Cafe Parlez Book Group will discuss "Astray" by Emma Donohue on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. The new...
Plumb Library storytime starts
ROCHESTER — There are a few spaces open in Plumb Library's "Twos and Threes Together" story time on Fridays at 10:30 a.m.,...
Council on Aging bookclub to discuss ‘The Color of Water’
ROCHESTER — The Council on Aging Book Group will discuss "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by...
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Business
TownWear business emphasizes community, charity
MATTAPOISETT — As mass-produced products and delivery services become more and more common, Mattapoisett based “TownWear”...
Dawson Real Estate recognizes three employees
MATTAPOISETT — Patrick Dawson, marketing director of Dawson Real Estate recently recognized three agents as top producers...
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From our Members
Ticks and mosquitoes talk
Wareham Land Trust
Sep 16
Join us on Wednesday, September 18th from 6:30-8:00 pm in the auditorium at the Wareham Town Hall...
Lloyd Center for the Environment’s Summer Programs Wrap Up! by Adeline Bellesheim, Lloyd Center for the Environment Educator/Naturalist
Lloyd Center for the Environment
Sep 16
It was an exciting time at the Lloyd Center for the Environment as the Young Naturalist and Coastal...
New Fencing Installed at Hammond Courts
Wareham CORE
Sep 13
Work continues at Hammond courts in Onset! New asphalt has been poured and fencing has been...
2019 Cuttyhunk Survey highlights Elizabeth Island Moth Diversity by Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center for the Environment Research Associate
Lloyd Center for the Environment
Sep 13
Since 1988, the Lloyd Center for the Environment has ventured to the Elizabeth Islands to survey...
YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program
YMCA Southcoast
Sep 12
Did you know? Half of all adults in the United States 65 years or older have prediabetes? One in...
FORD Drive 4 UR Community
YMCA Southcoast
Sep 12
FORD Drive 4 UR Community at the Gleason Family YMCA RAISE AS MUCH AS $6,000 FOR THE GLEASON FAMILY...
Clean Right welcome AFC Urgent Care Center
Clean Right Cleaning Solutions
Sep 12
Clean Right Cleaning Solutions , based out of Fairhaven, MA welcomes AFC Urgent Care, located in...
Shenanigans Bar & Grill Entertainment for 9/12 - 9/15
Shenanigans Bar & Grill
Sep 12
Open For Breakfast On
SUNDAY
8am - Noon / With FULL BAR OFFERED! Entertainment for 9/12 - 9...
Spend Time with Eleanor Roosevelt
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Sep 11
The Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries invite you to spend an hour with “Eleanor Roosevelt” as...
WANT A FREE T-SHIRT? JOIN GRUMPY’S 5K!
Cranberry Educational Foundation
Sep 11
The 8th Annual Grumpy’s Cranberry Harvest 5k Run/Walk returns on November 2 at 9 am at the A.D...
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Upcoming Events
Today
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12:00 pm
Health counseling at the Rochester Senior Center
12:00 pm
Hana’s Special Luncheon
12:00 pm
Special Luncheon by Lorraine Thompson
12:30 pm
Learn to prevent identity fraud and scams
3:30 pm
Ned’s Point Wellness Walk
Tuesday, September 17
10:00 am
Lands trust, senior center continue walking...
10:15 am
Council on Aging bookclub to discuss ‘The Color of...
11:00 am
Scrabble Club
12:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Health Counseling at the Rochester Senior Center
1:00 pm
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2:30 pm
Line dancing class
3:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Ned’s Point Tour
4:30 pm
Mattapoisett Recreation hosts drop-in adult pickleball
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Elizabeth Taber Library Chess Club
6:00 pm
Book club with a twist
6:30 pm
to
7:45 pm
Mattapoisett Recreation to host free basketball clinic
Wednesday, September 18
10:00 am
Ballroom dancing class
10:30 am
to
12:30 pm
Public Health Nurse at Marion Senior Center
11:30 am
to
2:00 pm
Waterfront Memory Cafe
12:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Marion Natural History Museum
Thursday, September 19
7:30 am
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6:00 pm
Trip to the Eastern States Exposition
10:00 am
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10:45 am
Free ‘Cool Banana Wig’ Concerts Return to Friends...
11:00 am
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1:45 pm
Mattapoisett Woman’s Club to hold meeting, luncheon
3:00 pm
STEM at the library: Pirates
4:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Ned’s Point Tour
4:30 pm
Mattapoisett Recreation hosts drop-in adult pickleball
5:30 pm
Friends of Rochester Senior Center celebrate apples...
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Marion Cub Scouts to kick off the year Sept. 19
6:30 pm
Just the Facts discusses Stephen King
7:00 pm
The Bogs Wellness Walk
Friday, September 20
9:30 am
to
11:00 am
Line dancing classes
2:15 pm
Conversational French classes to resume at Rochester...
5:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Mattapoisett Cruise Nights bring cars together
6:30 pm
Learn about mosquitoes in Marion
Saturday, September 21
10:00 am
Walk through the Sippican Lands Trust Radio Tower...
10:30 am
Celebrate Shel Silverstein
12:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Please Join Us at Scoops For Hoops on September 21
12:00 pm
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2:00 pm
Boy scouts to hold gaga tournament
1:00 pm
Teen cooking club
6:00 pm
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10:00 pm
The Friends of Jack Foundation to host Annual...
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Marketplace
Grace Lighthouse Revival Sunday Evening Services
Amgee Domain: Publish Date:
Sep 10
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Classifieds
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RP Construction
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Real Estate
3 Family Home Bargain Buy
New Bedford
199,900.00
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!!! This spacious 3 family home offers over 3500 sqft of original 1915 character...
Upper Cape Realty
Briarwood Beach Cutie!
Wareham
235,000.00
SOLD!! Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices N.E. Prime Properties -This is your chance to own a home in...
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Onset Land
Wareham
75,000.00
Half acre lot in Onset. Area has town water and town sewer. Walk to the Beach and Village.
Stellar Real Estate
Pembroke! Great Home Waiting for You!!
Hometown
515,000.00
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices N.E. Prime Properties~ Prepare to be amazed! This home is WAY...
Open House:
Saturday, July 13, 2019 - 10:00am
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Aptucxet Condo - 42 Ships Way
Bourne
299,500.00
This home is one of the best values available in Bourne. Nestled in the Canal front community of...
Upper Cape Realty
JUST LISTED - Charming Turnkey Ranch- SOLD
Wareham
234,000.00
2 bedroom, 1 bath fully renovated ranch with bonus room. Stainless steel appliances, granite...
LaForce Realty
Move-In Ready 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Cape
Wareham
329,900.00
SOLD!! Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices N.E.Prime Properties ~ Pack Your Bags! This is the perfect...
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
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
Home Seeks New Family....
Lakeville
439,800.00
to use all the wonderful space in this remodeled 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath oversized split entry on 1.6...
LaForce Realty
2 Level Lots Near Downtown Buzzards Bay
Bourne
399,900.00
Two lots to be sold together, 0 St. Margaret's St and 2 Smalley Street, located within the Buzzards...
Upper Cape Realty
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