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Old Rochester administrator to leave school district
Celebrate Juneteenth in Rochester
Ribbon cutting to be held at Mattapoisett rail trail, bike path
Mattapoisett Road Race returns with a new look
Rochester Democrats to elect delegates
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Murphy beats Hartley, other seats held by incumbents in Rochester election
Rochester Boat Race paddles onward
Carolyn S. Titcomb, 106
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News
Old Rochester seniors all glammed up for prom
Seniors of Old Rochester Regional High School showed off their prom attire during the annual promenade on Tuesday, May 30...
Sunflowers for Salty
MATTAPOISETT — Salty the Seahorse got a makeover on Tuesday, May 30 thanks to second grade students at Center School. ...
Mattapoisett Democrats to elect delegates
MATTAPOISETT — On Thursday June 15, the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee will hold its annual caucus to elect...
Rochester Boat Race paddles onward
ROCHESTER — With the crack of a starting pistol the annual Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race began at Grandma Hartley’s...
Mattapoisett remembers its fallen veterans on Memorial Day
MATTAPOISETT — The Center School gymnasium was bustling on Monday May 29, as residents, veterans, and town and state...
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Schools
Center School students have whale of a time
MATTAPOISETT — The sound of whale calls echoed through the Center School gymnasium on Wednesday, May 24. There, Center...
Sippican School music program receives first place award
The Sippican School music program was celebrated at the Music in the Parks Festival on Saturday, May 28. The Festival Band...
Old Rochester educators recognized for service
MATTAPOISETT — Old Rochester School District educators were recognized this week for their contributions to the district. ...
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Opinion
Opinion: On Community Preservation Act funding
To the editor, I have been a member of the Marion Community Preservation Committee for the past 9 years, its Chair for the...
Opinion: Tree removal in Marion
To the editor, Many streets in Marion have recently experienced heavy tree removal particularly Converse Road, Front...
Opinion: Open letter to Tri-Town residents
To the editor: My name is Kelly McGowan Ochoa and I am a teacher at Old Rochester Regional High School. I was raised in...
Opinion: Stand up for our schools, community
To the editor: I am writing this letter as we approach the upcoming School Committee Elections in Rochester on May 24, to...
Opinion: A call for tolerance and diversity
To the editor, Many are aware of the ORR School Board’s actions in accepting books recommended by a national advocacy...
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Obituaries
Carolyn S. Titcomb, 106
MATTAPOISETT — The United States of America lost one of its oldest and most loved citizens this past Wednesday, May 24,...
William Kevin Turner, 75
William Kevin Turner passed away on January 30, 2023 in DeLand, FL at the age of 75 where he and his wife spend 6 months a...
Patricia 'Patti' Demeo, 83
Patricia 'Patti' Demeo passed away unexpectedly on Mother's Day, May 14th of 2023. Patti was born in Brighton, MA on July 8...
Peter "P.J." Oleson Jr., 35
Peter "P.J." Oleson Jr., 35, of Mattapoisett, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Born in Boston, son of Peter...
Thomas J. Medeiros, 83
ROCHESTER – Thomas J. Medeiros, 83, of Rochester, passed away May 8, 2023, at home. He was the husband of Barbara G. (...
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Old Rochester seniors all glammed up for prom
Center School students have whale of a time
Sunflowers for Salty
Rochester Boat Race paddles onward
Mattapoisett remembers its fallen veterans on Memorial Day
Marion memorializes sacrificed lives
Rochester remembers fallen heroes
Sippican School music program receives first place award
Furtastic paintings on the farm
Blast off: Rocket scientists at work
Sports
Old Colony Cougars head into playoffs undefeated
ROCHESTER — The Old Colony Regional Technical Vocational High School varsity boys lacrosse team will be heading to the...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Mattapoisett firefighters subdue brush fire
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Fire Department responded to a brush fire on Long Plain Road on Thursday, May 18. Chief 1...
Unattended campfire starts island fire
MATTAPOISETT— The Mattapoisett Fire Department responded to a call regarding a fire on an island in Tinkham Pond on Friday,...
Court hearing delayed for Rochester shooter
WAREHAM — A probable cause hearing for Cody Perry of Rochester in the April 7 shooting death of Justin Doberck of...
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People
Meet Greg Hardy
First-time candidate Greg Hardy is running for one of two open seats on the Rochester School Committee. According to a...
Meet Joe Pires
Incumbent Joe Pires is running for his third term on the Old Rochester Regional School Committee. Pires said he has been a...
Meet James O’Brien
James O’Brien is running for a seat on the Old Rochester Regional School Committee. Previously, O’Brien served for nine...
Meet Kate Duggan
Incumbent Kate Duggan is running for her second term on the Rochester School Committee. She said that after learning the...
Meet Anne Fernandes
Incumbent Anne Fernandes is running for her third term on the Rochester School Committee. Fernandes, who had worked as a...
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Arts
Marion Art Center seeks actors for Sherlock Holmes play
MARION — The Marion Art Center will hold open auditions on Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Sunday, June 11...
Marion Art Center brings ‘Belles’ to Marion
MARION — The Marion Art Center presents its newest production, “Belles,” written by Mark Dunn and directed by Kate Sorensen-...
Student artwork on display at Uncle Jon’s in Marion
MARION — Visitors to Uncle Jon’s in Marion will find more than coffee — they’ll find artwork made by Old Rochester Regional...
Mattapoisett Museum to present ‘Pebbles of Rain’
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Museum will present “Music at the Museum: Pebbles of Rain,” a concert taking place on June...
Express creativity at watercolor paint class
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Museum will host a watercolor painting class on June 2 at 6:30 p.m. led by local artist Lana...
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From Our Members
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Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
May 30
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, giving us all an opportunity to think more deeply...
What are the benefits of LANAP laser surgery?
Southcoast Dental
May 28
What are the benefits of LANAP laser surgery? 🦷Compared to traditional cut-and-sew surgery, LANAP...
FRIENDS OF THE DARTMOUTH LIBRARIES ANNUAL MEETING
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
May 25
The Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries will hold their annual meeting on Tuesday, June 13, at 9:30...
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May 25
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Local Author Visits Smith Mills Preschool and Kindergarten
Smith Mills Preschool & Kindergarten
May 22
Smith Mills Preschool and Kindergarten had a very special guest reader visit the school last week...
Welcoming Bohemia Aesthetics Medical Spa to Middleboro
Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce
May 22
On May 12, the Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce welcomed Bohemia Aesthetics Medical Spa to the...
Who is a candidate for LANAP laser surgery?
Southcoast Dental
May 22
Who is a candidate for LANAP laser surgery? ➡Patients with moderate to severe gum disease ➡Patients...
DUCK RACE SUNDAY
Friends of the Wareham Free Library, Inc.
May 20
RUBBER DUCK RACE The race takes place on Sunday, May 21 at the Tihonet Pond Canal where they will...
Free butterfly walks? Mark your calendars!
Massachusetts Butterfly Club
May 20
Join the Massachusetts Butterfly Club on any of it’s FREE guided walks around the state including...
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Upcoming Events
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Onset Beach Yoga with Laura
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Express creativity at watercolor paint class
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Wareham Celebrates Pride!
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Onset Beautification Fundraiser June 3rd!
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Mattapoisett Lions Club's Pancake Breakfast
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Real Estate
SOLD! Mobile Home in Easton
Hometown
180,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 220 Fifth Street, Easton! Listing...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Swifts Beach
Wareham
379,900.00
MLS # 72920434 Not your typical Swift's Beach cottage! This cute and cozy Ranch has been completely...
Upper Cape Realty
Business Unit Available
Middleboro
90,000.00
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Why pay rent when you can have your own space for your...
SOLD! Stunning views of Mark's Cove
Wareham
325,000.00
MLS #72877323: Classic, rustic, summer retreat cottage surrounded by nature preserves. Perfect for...
Upper Cape Realty
Sold! Wareham Mobile Home
Wareham
129,900.00
MLS 72922110 - Wareham: Beautiful waterfront views come along with this 2017 single bedroom mobile...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Pine Tree Village
Carver
126,000.00
SOLD! Congratulations to the new homeowners! Great work by listing agent Melissa Almeida. A...
Upper Cape Realty
Waterfront in Onset!
Wareham
844,000.00
Waterfront in Onset! Handsome Waterfront Colonial built 2008 in delightful Onset Beach. Features...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
SOLD! Invest Now! Excellent Potential!
Middleboro
649,000.00
SOLD! Great Investment Opportunity to Live, Work, and Play! 4.26 Acres of Land. TWO Buildings. 4/5...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
Beautiful Marion Home Open House
Marion
1,130,000.00
Sophisticated custom home that is a welcoming, entertainer's dream and could easily accommodate...
Bernadette Kelly Group
SOLD! Stunning Colonial in Randolph
Hometown
531,000.00
Great work by Agent Evan Antonangeli for listing and selling this Randolph Colonial Stunner $42k...
Upper Cape Realty
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