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Marion Recreation starts yoga, tennis and sailing summer programs
Betty (Connors) Webster, 96
St. Philip’s to host visiting clergy on July 12
First Citizens’ President, CEO, Marion resident announces retirement
Mattapoisett Police Department main entrance to temporarily close
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Metal mailbox man spreads joy throughout the seasons
Updated with additional information and photos
Rochester resident opening a new bilingual daycare in the Tri-Town
No injuries in Marion electrical fire
Ground broken on new Mattapoisett Fire Station
Marion incumbents sweep contested races
News
Mattapoisett pediatric charity spreads cheer with signs
MATTAPOISETT — To spread some love and happiness in stressful and unusual time, the Friends of Jack, a pediatric charity, is...
Read this week’s ‘paper’ online
The July 2 eEdition of Sippican Week is now live on our site. It's a pdf version of this week's edition — looking just like...
Mattapoisett Selectmen discuss temporary covid budget
MATTAPOISETT — In the face of decreasing state aid, the town will focus on lowering revenue funds for its fiscal year 2021...
Ground broken on new Mattapoisett Fire Station
MATTAPOISETT — An event 40 years in the making, ground was broken on the town’s new fire station behind the police...
Metal mailbox man spreads joy throughout the seasons
ROCHESTER — With Fourth of July events canceled, residents are trying to show their support for the nation on their own...
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Schools
Tabor Academy to change class schedule because of virus
MARION — Tabor Academy may temporarily alter its academic schedule and physically alter buildings and movement patterns...
Sippican Woman’s Club names 2020 scholarship winners
The Sippican Woman’s Club will award 18 scholarships this year. The club’s hard work throughout the year and the success of...
Tri-Town schools respond to state reopening suggestions
Principals and superintendents at Old Rochester Regional School District and Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical School...
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Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Sewer changes are unnecessary and secretive
To the Editor: Why is the Marion Board of Health considering mandatory unnecessary private nitrogen reduction sewer...
Letter to the Editor: Claims about Marion’s sewer should be backed by evidence
To the Editor: In the June 18, 2020, Sippican Week pg. 6, “Marion residents weigh in on proposed sewer change,” Mr. Sherman...
Letter to the Editor: Norm Hills for Selectman
To the editor: We the undersigned strongly urge Marion voters to support Norm Hills for Selectman in Marion. Our town...
Letter to the Editor: Response on Mattapoisett election information
To the Editor: I am writing in response to the letter to the editor that appeared first in the online edition of Sippican...
Letter to the editor: A timeline adjustment on bobolinks
To the Editor: As one of the trail stewards and bird box monitors for The Trustees Of Reservations (TTOR) at East Over...
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Obituaries
Betty (Connors) Webster, 96
Betty (Connors) Webster, 96, of Marion passed away at home on Wednesday June 24, 2020. She was married to the late Dr. Jean...
Mary C. (Riley) Youngberg, 98
Mary C. (Riley) Youngberg, 98, of Port Charlotte, Florida and Wareham died June 30 at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers,...
Edward Vieira, 86
Edward Vieira, 86, of Mattapoisett passed away June 27 at Tobey Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the...
David Mort, 58
David Mort, a life-long resident of Mattapoisett died on June 17 at the age of 58. David was born on May 29, 1962. He...
Deborah A. (Nash) Sienkiewicz, 75
Deborah A. (Nash) Sienkiewicz, age 75, of Mattapoisett passed away unexpectedly at home on June 24. She was the wife of...
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Retailers reflect on reopening process
Mattapoisett pediatric charity spreads cheer with signs
Read this week’s ‘paper’ online
Art center showcases first virtual gallery
Mattapoisett Selectmen discuss temporary covid budget
No injuries in Marion electrical fire
Ground broken on new Mattapoisett Fire Station
Metal mailbox man spreads joy throughout the seasons
Sippican Historical Society donates $150,000 to Town House project
Classic cars cruise through Ned’s Point on Sunday drive
Sports
Marion native walks 75 miles for his hockey charity
MARION — To make up lost fundraising money for his charity, The Penalty Box Foundation, Marion native Drew Laine decided to...
Tabor soccer star named Gatorade Massachusetts Player of the Year
CHICAGO — Cat Barry of Tabor Academy has been named the 2018-19 Gatorade Massachusetts Girls Soccer Player of the Year. ...
Mattapoisett Recreation to offer golf clinic
MATTAPOISETT — Mattapoisett Recreation is partnering with Reservation Golf Club and professional player Brian Mattos for...
Gatemen, Kool Kone to give away 300 plastic baseball bats
The Cape Cod Baseball League won’t be able to host any games this summer due to the coronavirus, but that hasn’t stopped...
Athletes return to the baseball field – precautions still in place
ROCHESTER — Baseball players have returned to the field on Dexter Lane to sharpen their skills, but full-fledged games are...
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Police, Fire & Courts
No injuries in Marion electrical fire
MARION — The town’s fire department, with the help of Wareham Fire Department, extinguished an exterior electrical fire at...
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People
Marion man clocks 400,000 miles on 2001 truck
MARION — Dave Robbins has gone through eight sets of tires, four batteries, three fuel pumps, two alternators, two water...
Marion native takes medical leadership role
Marion native Kristina Rosbe, MD, FAAP, is the new chairperson of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is now a member of...
Crafter goes back to her roots with new effort
MATTAPOISETT — Teah Keogh’s crafts always reflect where she is in life. Her first venture, a viral jewelry business...
Two candidates compete for one Marion Assessor spot
Two candidates are competing for one spot on the Marion Board of Assessors: Pat DeCosta and Joe Zora. Marion is...
Candidate profile: Pat DeCosta
Pat DeCosta spent the last 14 years of her career working as Marion’s associate assessor. Now retired, she is running for...
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Happenings
Library forms scavenger hunt and bingo as summer activity
MATTAPOISETT — The library created a scavenger hunt and to help teens and families get outside. Each task that participants...
Elizabeth Taber Library now offers drop off, holds, donations
MARION — Curbside pick-up, drop offs and donations have begun at the Elizabeth Taber Library. Patrons can place a hold on...
Classic cars cruise through Ned’s Point on Sunday drive
MATTAPOISETT — In the midst of a beautiful day, with people swimming and laying out in the grass, parkgoers were surprised...
Sippican Woman’s Club shares historic Fourth of July parade photos
MARION — The town’s Fourth of July parade may be cancelled this year, but the Sippican Woman’s Club is keeping in the spirit...
Mattapoisett Library to host limited-time concert
MATTAPOISETT — The town’s library will make its first ever virtual concert, from artist Tom Sieling, available from July 7...
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Arts
Art center showcases first virtual gallery
While the Marion Art Center shut its doors due to the pandemic, it was still sharing a wide variety of art that reflected...
Marion Art Center begins gradual reopening process
MARION — The art center will begin a gradual reopening with summer events and a play scheduled for mid-August. The...
Mattapoisett musician’s debut album rooted in home
MATTAPOISETT — Seamus McMahon, otherwise known as MARJORIE, wrote his debut album, “A Growing Season,” with home in mind,...
Elizabeth Taber sculpture being cast
After almost two years of creative sculpting in his New Bedford Studio, Erik Durant has delivered Elizabeth Sprague Pitcher...
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Business
Retailers reflect on reopening process
Frank Fletcher started working at the Marion Sports Shop in the early 1950s and has been the owner since 1966. In all his...
Updated with additional information and photos
Rochester resident opening a new bilingual daycare in the Tri-Town
ROCHESTER — Roxana and Rob D’Italia used the time when they were stuck at home during a coronavirus shutdown to put in place...
Marion whiskey and wine bar looks for community investment
MARION — In just two weeks, the not-yet-opened Mary Celeste Whiskey and Wine Library, raised $14,500 to help fund unforeseen...
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From Our Members
Expressive Arts Therapy Helps During the Time of the Pandemic
JourneyWorks
Jun 30
Jennie Kristel, of JourneyWorksLLC in Dartmouth was in the news on Monday evening discussing how...
Lloyd Center Auction begins July 1! Meal orders due by July 3!
Lloyd Center for the Environment
Jun 30
If you haven’t already, it’s time to secure your meal ticket to the Lloyd Center for the...
Make a difference for clean water—bike in the 14th annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride on Sunday, Oct. 4
Buzzards Bay Coalition
Jun 30
The Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride provides one of the most scenic coastal cycling courses in all of...
Now Enrolling for our Summer Fun Program!
Boys & Girls Club of Wareham
Jun 26
Our 2020 Summer Fun Program will start on July 6th! The club has been working on developing...
Welcome to Jefferson Shores
Upper Cape Realty
Jun 26
Upper Cape Realty’s agent Melissa Almeida is so pleased that her clients are now enjoying their...
Plover Nests With Predator Exclosures Prevail at Bakers Beach & West Island
Lloyd Center for the Environment
Jun 22
Shorebird Mid-Season Update 2020 by Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate One question...
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Classifieds
2005 Fleetwood Jamboree
TOWN OF MARION EMPLOYMENT...
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Painting - Interior and Exterior
Sport fisherman for sale
CUSTOM SEWING - SLIPCOVERS &...
TOPNOTCH Errands & Cleaning
Gomez Landscaping
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Real Estate
Marion Just SOLD
Marion
525,000.00
New Construction - gorgeous Cape with first floor master. Open floor plan, oak floors, matte and...
Bernadette Kelly Realty Group
Sold! Onset Village
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289,000.00
SOLD - 40 Highland! Congratulations to the happy new home owners! Let the Upper Cape Team help you...
Upper Cape Realty
12 Sias Point Road For Sale
Wareham
1,179,000.00
Enjoy the slideshow of this beautiful waterfront home! Posted on our youtube channel, BKRG! Click...
Bernadette Kelly Realty Group
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Sold! Let Mitch Work With You To Find Your "Happily Ever After"
Bourne
497,000.00
Matchmaker = Your Real Estate Agent; afterall, they introduced you to your dream home, then you "...
Upper Cape Realty
Sold! Ready To Put Up A Sold Sign At Your Place Too!
Wareham
170,000.00
Congratulations to the new homeowners - may you make wonderful memories here! SOLD ! by Realtor®...
Upper Cape Realty
Over 55? Looking for a Great Home? SOLD!
Carver
83,900.00
Welcome to Cranberry Village, a 55+ resident owned park on the Wareham/Carver/Plymouth line. This...
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LaForce Realty
Under Agreement! Briarwood Beach Waterfront
Wareham
249,900.00
UPPER CAPE REALTY MLS # 72651860 Don't miss the boat on this seaside charmer! JUST IN TIME FOR...
Upper Cape Realty
New Home, New Beginning ... Sagamore
Bourne
639,900.00
UPPER CAPE REALTY 508-759-2121 | info@uppercaperealty.com TAKE A LOOK at what’s coming. Sagamore...
Upper Cape Realty
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