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Selectman John DeCosta dead at 58
John N. DeCosta, Jr., 58
Covid vaccines available with no appointment through Southcoast Health
Michael J. Reed, Sr., “Iron Mike,” 72
Shifting winds: Marion sailor helps shape post-pandemic policies
News
Liquor license approved for Stone Rooster
MARION — Selectmen approved a liquor license for 27 Wareham Road, the site of Gilda’s Stone Rooster, so long as the bar...
What you need to know for Marion Town Election
MARION — Town Election is on May 14, and voters will be able to cast their ballots from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Benjamin D....
Rochester yellow, other towns green
Rochester shifted to a “yellow” designation after recording 18 new cases last week, while Mattapoisett and Marion were both...
Here’s what residents will vote on at Mattapoisett Town Meeting
MATTAPOISETT — Voters at the May 10 Town Meeting will be asked to approve a temporary tax hike to fund road repair and...
Here’s what residents will vote on at Marion Town Meeting
MARION — Voters at May 10 Town Meeting will be asked to further fund the town’s wastewater treatment lagoon-lining project,...
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Schools
Mattapoisett students draw art from reality
MATTAPOISETT — Visions of Center School danced in their heads. Now on display in Center School is a wall of drawings...
Mattapoisett to admit three new school choice students
MATTAPOISETT — More kids from out of town are coming to Center and Old Hammondtown schools. The Mattapoisett School...
Meet Abby, the new Old Rochester Regional support dog
Most dogs don’t have jobs, let alone a job before their first birthday. But Abby the mini goldendoodle — who turns one year...
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Opinion
Opinion: Plant a tree for Arbor Day
To the Editor: Earth Day is this week, April 22 and Arbor Day is next week, April 30. Usually the Marion tree and Parks...
Opinion: Thanks to those who helped clean up Rochester
To the editor: The Earth Day town-wide clean up at the Rochester Women's Club was met with great enthusiasm this year,...
Opinion: Thanks to the Marion Fire Department
To the editor, We want to thank all members of the Marion Fire Department and the other towns that responded to our recent...
Opinion: Thanks to Mattapoisett’s first responders
To the editor: Mattapoisett is special, with its seashores forests and community at large. We have a large number of...
Opinion: Tabor needs to find five electric charging stations
Editor’s note: This piece is in response to Marion Selectman John Waterman’s recent opinion letter on The Marion...
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Obituaries
Michael J. Reed, Sr., “Iron Mike,” 72
Michael J. Reed, Sr., “Iron Mike,” 72, of Marion, passed away on Thursday April 29. He was the husband of the late Marjorie...
John N. DeCosta, Jr., 58
John N. DeCosta, Jr., 58, of Mattapoisett died April 28 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Marianne (...
Linda S. Kenney, 75
It is with the deepest regret her family announces the passing of Linda S. Kenney on April 22, 2021 at the age of 75 after a...
George E. Peck, 86
George E. Peck, 86, of Carver, died April 8, 2021 at home. He was the husband of the late Lois Ann (Brown) Peck and the son...
Manny Del Lima, Jr., 78
Manny Del Lima, Jr., 78, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 1st, 2021. Born in New...
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Mattapoisett students draw art from reality
Barbara Healy brings the color out
Rochester yellow, other towns green
Shifting winds: Marion sailor helps shape post-pandemic policies
Here’s what residents will vote on at Mattapoisett Town Meeting
Here’s what residents will vote on at Marion Town Meeting
Mattapoisett raises flag for Arbor Day
Covid vaccines available with no appointment through Southcoast Health
Selectman John DeCosta dead at 58
Old Rochester's older students return to school fully
Sports
Bulldogs football preps for championship game
After the Old Rochester Regional Bulldogs bested Dighton Rehoboth last weekend to punch their ticket to the South Coast...
Shifting winds: Marion sailor helps shape post-pandemic policies
MARION — Sailor Sara Stone knows boats — and how to prevent the spread of communicable illnesses. As a former...
American League Baseball try-outs set for May 2
American Legion Baseball is back for a full season. The MA Department of American Legion Baseball and District 10 Baseball...
Tabor sailing team back on the water after two years
MARION — Although most boats aren’t in the water yet, Marion residents looking out to sea may have noticed a little fleet of...
Youth football springs into action
Hike! After missing out on the fall season, Old Rochester Youth Football and Cheer is back for the spring — minus the “...
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People
Barbara Healy brings the color out
MARION — Painting and drinks? Wine not? Barabara Healy is a painter from Dartmouth who focuses on South Coast landscapes,...
Saxophone soloist: Meet musician Marcus Monteiro
MARION — You like jazz? Marion musician Marcus Monteiro does. Monteiro has been playing saxophone for nearly thirty years...
Mattapoisett School Committee member refutes allegations
A Mattapoisett School Committee member and UMass Dartmouth official has refuted allegations of discriminatory funding...
No kidding: Rarest breed of goat gives birth in Mattapoisett
MATTAPOISETT — The kids are alright. Three baby goats were born at Pine Meadow Alpacas on April 3, just as the farm gets...
How a Marion man hiked the whole East Coast
MARION — Making it from Maine to the Florida Keys takes long enough by car, but nowhere near as long as Marion resident...
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Happenings
Here’s what’s going on at the Rochester Senior Center in May
ROCHESTER — Now that the Council on Aging has reopened, the senior center is resuming its typical event programming. The...
ORR Drama Club to present Macbeth as outdoor film event
MATTAPOISETT — For its spring production, the Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club will present a new original full...
Salt Fat Acid Heat at the Mattapoisett Library Cookbook Club
All are welcome to join the Mattapoisett Free Public Library Adult Cookbook Club for a virtual discussion of the award-...
Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race going ahead with precautions
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Fire Department will sponsor the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race again this year — but with new...
Volunteer with the Sippican Historical Society
The Sippican Historical Society is looking for volunteer “citizen archivists” to transcribe oral history interviews in the...
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Arts
Spring arts starts this week at the MAC
MARION — After finding out how to schedule an arts festival to act as a surrogate for ArtWeek, Marion Arts Center Executive...
New exhibit at the MAC opens April 30
MARION — The Marion Art Center will open a new exhibit featuring Contemporary Prints by Allison Bianco and Stella Ebner on...
Marion Antiques holds first auction in Marconi building
MARION — Going...going...gone! Marion Antique Auctions held its first event in its new Atlantis Drive warehouse on April 24...
Sippican Cinema Series to feature ‘Cinema Paradiso’
The Sippican Cinema Series returns from its spring hiatus with a virtual discussion on the classic film Cinema Paradiso on...
Auditions at the Marion Art Center
The Marion Art Center has announced open auditions for all roles in the upcoming production of Cedar Beach, written by local...
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From Our Members
Great Virtual Arts Events @ the MAC
Marion Art Center
May 05
Join us for two great Marion Art Center virtual events for SouthCoast Spring Arts! --Friday 5/7. 6-...
SCCMS Season Finale
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
May 03
The South Coast Chamber Music Series (SCCMS) presents “Radiance,” on May 15, virtually. Get ready...
“LZ Bravo: A Vietnam Tour of Duty” @ the MAC
Marion Art Center
May 03
#SouthCoastSpringArts is almost here! Don't miss "LZ Bravo: A Vietnam Tour of Duty", an original,...
Buck-A-Book Sale
Bernadette Kelly Group
May 03
Happy Monday! If you’re looking for something to do today consider stopping by our porch to take a...
Compass Coming Soon
Lois Prevett-McCarthy, Compass
May 01
Learn how you can launch your listing twice, with Coming Soon only at Compass.com. With Compass...
Paint and Sip Workshop @ the MAC
Marion Art Center
Apr 30
Want to paint your own beautiful sunset? Learn the basics of painting with acrylics and taste some...
Workshop: Taking Better Photos with Your Smartphone
Marion Art Center
Apr 29
Learn how to take better photos with your Smartphone with the Marion Art Center! Just a few spaces...
NEW DATE – Virtual Event: Rounders to Baseball – A History of America’s Favorite Game
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Apr 29
Sign up to join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Thursday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m. as Anne...
Virtual Gallery Tour @ the MAC
Marion Art Center
Apr 28
Friday, May 7 from 6-8 PM the MAC hosts its first SouthCoast Spring Arts event: "Contemporary...
Buck-A-Book Mondays!
Bernadette Kelly Group
Apr 26
It’s Buck-A-Book Day! 10-2pm on the BKG Porch at 340 Front Street in Marion
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Upcoming Events
Today
10:30 am
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12:30 pm
Public Health Nurse at Marion Senior Center
11:30 am
to
2:00 pm
Waterfront Memory Cafe
Friday, May 7
12:00 pm
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2:00 pm
Free Meals for Kids – Brandy Hill Apartments
3:30 pm
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5:30 pm
Free Meals for School Aged Children - Gleason Family...
Tuesday, May 11
10:30 am
Morning meditation with the Marion Council on Aging
11:00 am
Scrabble Club
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Free Meals for Kids – Brandy Hill Apartments
3:30 pm
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5:30 pm
Free Meals for School Aged Children - Gleason Family...
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Marketplace
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Amgee Domain: Publish Date:
May 05
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Classifieds
Mattapoisett Laundromat seeking...
Closing home contents for sale
1977 blue Pontiac Catalina
WANTED USED CAMPER TRAIL clean ~...
PADANARAM PEST PROS LLC
Blue ox tree
Painting - Interior and Exterior
AFFORDABLE HAULING - JUNK REMOVAL
Black Gold Paving and Landscape...
Moving Sale
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Real Estate
Luxury Property COMING SOON to Marion Market
Marion
1,399,900.00
Keep an eye out for this beautiful luxury property on Converse Point coming to the market soon!
Bernadette Kelly Group
SOLD! 3 Bedroom Wareham Ranch
Wareham
289,900.00
If you are looking for SINGLE LEVEL LIVING in a quiet location, you won't want to miss this one !...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Rochester Fixer
Rochester
229,000.00
ROCHESTER - 3 bedroom farmhouse fixer-upper on a large flat lot with expansion possibilities. Some...
Upper Cape Realty
Open House 63 Oakdale Ave, Marion
Marion
450,000.00
Join UPPER CAPE REALTY at the OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 12:00-2:00 at 63 Oakdale...
Upper Cape Realty
Sold ~ Agawam Waterfront Cottage
Wareham
185,000.00
This cozy cottage is sure to get your attention! Great location w/ DIRECT WATERFRONT AND PRIVATE...
Upper Cape Realty
JUST LISTED in Westport
Hometown
489,900.00
Just listed in Westport at 98 Highland Ave for $489,900! Craftsman style home on 2 acres of...
Bernadette Kelly Group
SOLD! Seaside Charmer in Swifts Beach
Wareham
259,900.00
This seaside charmer is a must see! After 20 years of fun filled days and priceless memories, these...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Great Hill Estates
Wareham
109,000.00
Turnkey three bedroom mobile home in desirable Great Hill 55+ community. With fresh paint, carpets...
Upper Cape Realty
Price Reduction of Commercial Real Estate Property
Middleboro
105,000.00
Down from $129,000 this commercial real estate property is now listed for $105,000! Great value for...
Bernadette Kelly Group
UNDER AGREEMENT - Pocasset
Bourne
399,900.00
UNDER AGREEMENT ... it was also featured on: https://www.top5capeandislands.com/post/top-5-...
Upper Cape Realty
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