Creativity lets loose at afternoon art sessionsMARION — Sippican Elementary School students can once again join the Marion Art Center for… Alpaca farm feeds April vacation fun MATTAPOISETT — Four-legged friends clambered at the fences restraining them, straining for a… Three candidates run for two Library Board of Trustees seats in Mattapoisett MATTAPOISETT — One incumbent and two newcomers have joined the race for two open seats on the… Afterschool group gets outside to continue learning MARION — Learning doesn't stop when the last school bell rings for members of the Marion Natural… Old Rochester girls tennis looking for aces this season MATTAPOISETT — The Old Rochester Regional High School girls tennis team looks forward to a season… What's New Jana (Golan) Cavanaugh, 79 Ronald A. Secia, 86 Get the scoop on spring bike ride Clubs, content and author reading coming to the Elizabeth Taber Library Family breakfast at the Rochester Senior Center Most Popular New owner of Captain Hadley House begins renovations Madelyn Eitas' soccer team dedicates season in her memory Brush fire breaks out in Mattapoisett Three candidates run for two Library Board of Trustees seats in Mattapoisett Alpaca farm feeds April vacation fun News $18,000 grant for remote voting devices donated to Rochester ROCHESTER — Rochester received an $18,000 grant from an anonymous donor of 400 remote voting devices for residents to use at… What can’t you get from the library? Mattapoisett library has seeds and more MATTAPOISETT — What do seeds, guitars and fishing poles all have in common? They can all be checked out at the library, of… Tea time: Library hosts afternoon tea with Abigail Adams to support programs MARION — Around 90 participants filled the Marion Music Hall on Sunday, April 12 for tea and a show to all to support the… Marion General Store closes for uncertain amount of time MARION — After 50 years, the Marion General Store is closing for an uncertain amount of time. The store located at 140… Vehicle crashes into treeline, driver injured MARION — A car veered off the side of the road and crashed into the treeline on Mill Street on Sunday, April 5. Marion… Schools Old Colony students launch fundraiser for NASA culinary competition ROCHESTER — Culinary students at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School may have developed out-of-this-world… Tree-mendous artwork at annual Arbor Day poster competition MATTAPOISETT — Fifth grade Old Hammondtown Elementary artists sketched, painted and colored posters of trees to celebrate… Old Rochester Environmental Club breaks down plan to save food waste MATTAPOISETT — The Environmental Club will put worms to work as Old Rochester Regional High School introduces a new… Opinion Letter to the editor: Addressing housing insecurity and homelessness in Massachusetts Dear Editor, As a Social Work student at Bridgewater State University, I am appalled by the vast number of people… Letter to the editor: We the People need to stand up “The Constitution of the United States is the final refuge of every right that is enjoyed by any American. So long as it is… Letter to the editor: Response to youth engagement Dear Editor, A huge thank you goes to Nicki Demakis for highlighting the importance of Town Meeting and municipal… Letter to the editor: Why The Young People of Our Community Matter Mattapoisett holds its Annual Town Meeting in early May followed by its municipal elections. Both events quietly shape… Obituaries Jana (Golan) Cavanaugh, 79 Jana (Golan) Cavanaugh, 79, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Born on March 13, 1947,… Ronald A. Secia, 86 Ronald A. Secia, 86, of Mattapoisett passed away Thursday April 9, 2026 surrounded by his family after a period of… Donald George, 88 ROCHESTER – Donald George, 88, of Rochester, passed away on April 12, 2026, at Royal of Fairhaven Nursing &… Leo Joseph Kobs, 76 Leo Joseph Kobs, 76, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He was the… Richard P. Schaefer, 85 Richard P. Schaefer, age 85, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side on April 3, 2026, at St. Luke's… Creativity lets loose at afternoon art sessions Alpaca farm feeds April vacation fun Three candidates run for two Library Board of Trustees seats in Mattapoisett Afterschool group gets outside to continue learning Old Rochester girls tennis looking for aces this season $18,000 grant for remote voting devices donated to Rochester Madelyn Eitas' soccer team dedicates season in her memory Brush fire breaks out in Mattapoisett What can’t you get from the library? Mattapoisett library has seeds and more New owner of Captain Hadley House begins renovations Sports Old Rochester girls tennis looking for aces this season MATTAPOISETT — The Old Rochester Regional High School girls tennis team looks forward to a season of aces as spring begins.… Old Colony baseball swings into winning early season ROCHESTER — After a month of practice and a 2-0 record, the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School baseball… Springing into action: The Old Rochester track team young, but hungry MATTAPOISETT — With spring in full swing, Old Rochester track and field athletes are ready to hit the ground running. … Old Colony girls lacrosse ‘sticks together’ to start a new season ROCHESTER —After a conference win last year, the girls lacrosse team at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High… Old Rochester softball winds up for spring season MATTAPOISETT — The Old Rochester Regional High School softball team is off to a fresh start as practices begin, led by a… Police, Fire & Courts Railcar full of construction waste catches fire in Rochester ROCHESTER — Construction scraps headed to a waste disposal facility by train caught fire Saturday afternoon. The Rochester… People Afterschool group gets outside to continue learning MARION — Learning doesn't stop when the last school bell rings for members of the Marion Natural History Museum's… “Cocktail Guru” shakes up zero proof fun MATTAPOISETT — After working in bars and restaurants for years, Jonathan Pogash, the “Cocktail Guru” teaches people how to… Mattapoisett family foundation honors son’s memory through kindness MATTAPOISETT — When 26-year-old Noah Curtis Greany was struck by a car and died in January 2025, his family channeled their… Marion native to run Boston Marathon in remembrance his father MARION — By the time he was 5 years old, Geoffrey Noonan had entered the world of running as he competed in the Marion Mile… Vivian Jones’s memory lives on through community fundraising ROCHESTER — After Vivian Jones was diagnosed with cancer in May 2024, she spent 219 nights at the Boston Children’s… Happenings Creativity lets loose at afternoon art sessions MARION — Sippican Elementary School students can once again join the Marion Art Center for afternoon art sessions to draw,… Marion Town Meeting Warrant Review MARION — The Marion Select Board will hold a Town Meeting Warrant Review at the Marion Music Hall located at 164 Front… Elizabeth Taber Library asks for community feedback MARION — The Elizabeth Taber Library is completing a new strategic plan and wants to hear from community members. The… Multi-artist photography gallery interprets grace, solitude MARION — The Marion Art Center is introducing a new gallery titled “Collective Sightings - Visions of Grace, Harmony and… ArtWeek SouthCoast events at the Marion Art Center MARION — The Marion Art Center is once again participating in ArtWeek SouthCoast, a regional festival celebrating the arts… Arts Chinese acrobat brings a ‘balance’ of learning and fun to Marion Music Hall MARION — Spinning plates, colorful ribbons and feats of strength were just a few parts of Chinese acrobat Li Liu’s show at… From Our Members Drawn to the Land: A Reading with South Coast Authors Friends of Dartmouth Libraries Apr 19 Join the Friends of the Dartmouth… Eco-Friendly Banking Tools That Can Lower Your Carbon Footprint BankFive Apr 17 Banking may not be the first thing people think about when it comes to the environment, but… Reminisants Live at Warrens Harborview Warren’s Harborview Apr 15 Get ready for a night of feel-good nostalgia as The… Concert This Saturday! New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Apr 14 The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) invites audiences to experience The Human… RealTrends names Compass the #1 Brokerage in the US! Erin Hovan, Hovan Property Group, COMPASS Apr 12 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Erin… Music to Change the World - Beverly & Lewis Marion Art Center Apr 10 Music at the MACCarl Beverly & Richard D. LewisMaking Music to Change the World… Southcoast Health Welcomes Two New Providers to Enhance Patient Care Southcoast Health Apr 09 Southcoast Health is pleased to announce that… An Invitation from Yaniv New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Apr 06 Dear friends, This is the concert I’ve been looking forward to the most in our… Upcoming Events Thursday, April 23 3:00 pm to9:00 pm Enjoy Lucky Goat Brewing & Support Damien's Pantry 7:00 pm Marion Candidates’ Night 7:00 pm Saturday, April 25 11:00 am Abstract acrylic painting workshop on spring florals 11:00 am 7:00 pm Join the Harvard Krokodiloes for a jazzy night of music 7:00 pm Sunday, April 26 11:00 am to3:00 pm Fleurever Blooming Botanicals Pop Up at Tide & True 11:00 am to 3:00 pm