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Celebrate 100 years of the Sippican Grange
Town-wide clean up coming to Marion
Mattapoisett Republicans to hold monthly meeting
2023 Gateway Babe Ruth registrations now open
Robert Ellis Mower, 90
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Opinion: Trust in ORR is damaged
Opinion: Just say no
Marion to see Route Six construction
Tabor Academy opens Travis Roy Campus Center
Rochester welcomes new police officer
News
Scholars test their knowledge to support the library
MARION — Families, friends and neighbors gathered together to test their trivia skills to benefit the Elizabeth Taber...
Rochester welcomes new police officer
ROCHESTER — A new face is lacing up his boots and joining the Rochester Police Department, just in time for spring. ...
Community center to bloom with ‘patriotic plantings’
MARION — An updated exterior is in store for the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center in Marion. According to Council on...
Spring is here at the Mattapoisett Library
MATTAPOISETT — Spring is here and the Mattapoisett Free Public Library is bringing programs to celebrate it. Starting on...
Rochester Historical Museum opens its doors by appointment
ROCHESTER — Looking for a dose of local history? The Rochester Historical Museum at the East Rochester Congregational...
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Schools
Students show their skills in district-wide music concerts
MATTAPOISETT — Old Rochester Regional High School was filled with the sound of music for two concerts on March 7 and March...
Sippican School science fair returns
MARION — From sneaky younger brothers to stranded turtles, Sippican School students created science fair projects to...
Tabor Academy opens Travis Roy Campus Center
MARION — The Marion skyline has been forever changed with the unveiling of Tabor Academy’s new Travis Roy Campus Center on...
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Opinion
Opinion: Just say no
To the editor, As Chair of the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee I feel compelled to respond to Mr. Pierre’s letter...
Opinion: Certain issues in our schools
To the editor, I have lived in this nice little town of Mattapoisett for a little over 24 years. Recently I was very...
Opinion: Trust in ORR is damaged
To the editor, The Poet X is a book that contains a sexually charged poem about masturbation, and it is being taught...
Opinion: Stop the growing divisiveness
To the editor, After 25 years of enjoying being a year round resident of Mattapoisett, I am saddened at the arrival of the...
Opinion: Censorship is a barrier
To the editor, I am writing to express my concern regarding the current book banning efforts being promoted by some Tri-...
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Obituaries
Robert Ellis Mower, 90
Robert Ellis Mower born in Burlington, Vermont on May 12 1932, son of Edna Rush Mower and E. Curtiss Mower and grandson of...
Charles C. Davis, 55
MARION — Charles C. Davis, 55, of Marion passed away unexpectedly at home on March 23, 2023. He was the son of the late...
Howard C. Tinkham, 100
Howard C. Tinkham, age 100, of Mattapoisett, died peacefully on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Born in New Bedford on November 20...
Betsy C. (Dorr) Grassi, 85
MARION – Betsy C. (Dorr) Grassi, 85, of Marion, passed away on March 8, 2023, in St. Luke’s Hospital, New Bedford. She was...
Vincent C. “Corey” Silvia, 56
CARVER – Vincent C. “Corey” Silvia, 56, of Carver, passed away on March 8, 2023 at Carvalho Grove Health & Rehab....
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Teachers take to the court in fundraiser basketball game
Scholars test their knowledge to support the library
Students show their skills in district-wide music concerts
Rochester welcomes new police officer
Community center to bloom with ‘patriotic plantings’
Signs of spring at the Goldovitz Bog
No camera required: Mattapoisett photographer teaches ancient art form
Sippican School science fair returns
Rochester mulls Green Community status
Tabor Academy opens Travis Roy Campus Center
Sports
Teachers take to the court in fundraiser basketball game
MATTAPOISETT — Students aren’t the only ones who can ball at Old Rochester Regional High School. High School faculty and...
‘We played Bulldog basketball’: Old Rochester faces loss in semi-final game
QUINCY — The Old Rochester Regional High School boys basketball team faced a tough 56-47 loss against St. Mary’s High School...
Tri-Town basketball tournament sees three winning teams
MATTAPOISETT — While Old Rochester Regional High School’s boys basketball team was making their way to the final four in the...
Old Rochester esports team takes first place in regional championship
HANOVER — The Old Rochester Regional Junior High School Esports team ended the season on a high note, taking home the first...
Bulldogs score big in playoff game, move to final four
MATTAPOISETT — It took approximately 10 minutes for players from Boston’s English High School to score a single point...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Marion Boy Scouts revisit Camp Hadley after brush fire
MARION — Soot and ashes mixed in with the dirt outside of the burnt storage shed at Camp Hadley in Marion on Saturday, March...
Mattapoisett is first town in the state to live stream 911 calls
MATTAPOISETT— The Mattapoisett Police Department is hoping to decrease their response time with the newest addition of 911...
Marion Boy Scout camp damaged in fire, equipment destroyed
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
MARION — Supplies, equipment and two buildings...
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People
‘A fin, a tail and thrashing water:’ Dolphin rescue at Ned’s Point Beach
MATTAPOISETT — Elissa Roberg was not expecting to swim with the dolphins during her usual beachside walk around Ned’s Point...
Gilda Downey leaves behind legacy of music, self expression
MARION — Whether it was her brightly colored hair or her welcoming personality, local legend Gilda Downey, 98, left an...
Fundraiser planned for hometown hero Becket Kiernan
ROCHESTER — Becket Kiernan’s mother, Lynda, remembers her son as a “scholar warrior,” and she hopes that with the...
Life at 103: Rochester’s oldest resident honored
ROCHESTER — In the year 1919 European powers signed the Treaty of Versailles, the United States ratified the prohibition on...
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Happenings
Community Conversations with Tri-Town Against Racism
Tri-Town Against Racism will host a panel as part of the Community Conversations series on Tuesday, March 21 at Tabor...
Meatless Easter dinner at the First Congregational Church of Marion
MARION — The First Congregational Church of Marion is hosting a community meatless potluck dinner on Friday, March 24 at 5:...
Easter chorale performance at the First Congregational Church of Marion
MARION — The First Congregational Church of Marion is hosting an Easter performance by The Patrick Henry College Chorale on...
Art for Your Mind at the Marion Art Center
MARION — The Marion Art Center welcomes art historian Jill Sanford to present Art for Your Mind: The Fascinating Georgia O’...
Opportunity knocks at Upper Cape Tech fair
Area high schoolers deciding what to do with the rest of their lives can explore their options at the Upper Cape Cod...
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Arts
No camera required: Mattapoisett photographer teaches ancient art form
MATTAPOISETT — Photographer David Walega has had a turbulent career. As a photojournalist, he traveled around the world,...
Marion Art Center to open new exhibit
MARION — The Marion Art Center will present its newest exhibit featuring the works of Evelyn Kendall, with an opening...
‘Music of the Night’: Tri-County Orchestra plays Andrew Lloyd Webber
MARION — A blood curdling scream echoed inside Tabor Academy’s Hoyt Hall on Sunday, March 20. No one was in danger, it was...
Old Rochester thespians take the stage in ‘Once Upon a Mattress’
MATTAPOISETT — There’s an “opening for a princess” at Old Rochester Regional High School that the drama club hopes to fill...
It’s time for trees with Old Hammondtown students
MATTAPOISETT — Judges of the annual Mattapoisett Tree Committee poster contest had a hard time selecting just two winners...
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From Our Members
Immersive Mahler on April 8
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Mar 28
On Saturday, April 8, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra presents Mahler’s Farewell at the...
Unplugged at the MAC with Matt Richard & Donn Legge
Marion Art Center
Mar 28
Unplugged in the MAC Gallery Matt Richard & Donn Legge Friday, April 14 First Seating: 7:30pm...
We offer teeth whitening at Southcoast Dental
Southcoast Dental
Mar 27
Did you know we offer Glo Science teeth whitening treatments? We can help you achieve a beautiful,...
Join the Fun this April Vacation at the Dartmouth Libraries!
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Mar 24
The Dartmouth Libraries are offering an array of programs that will appeal to children of varying...
Dental coverage should be Kleer
Southcoast Dental
Mar 24
Dental coverage should be Kleer Kleer was created to take control back and put it in the hands of...
2ND Annual BKG SHRED DAY - Save the Day
Bernadette Kelly Group
Mar 22
Got Documents to dispose of? We can help you out! Come to the BKG 2nd Annual Shred Day with Geoff...
How Safe Are My Bank Deposits?
BankFive
Mar 22
With a handful of bank failures dominating the news recently, you’ve probably wondered exactly what...
Preserving Dartmouth’s Natural Resources
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Mar 22
– Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Thursday, April 6, at 6:30 p.m. to hear Nick...
Don’t just take our word for it
Southcoast Dental
Mar 22
“This is the BEST dental office! Everyone here is so friendly and knowledgeable!! I look forward to...
Upcoming Auditions at the Marion Art Center for “Belles”
Marion Art Center
Mar 21
Upcoming Auditions at the Marion Art Center Saturday, April 1, 6:00-8:00pm Sunday, April 2, 1:00-3:...
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, March 29
9:00 am
to
10:15 am
Onset Beach Yoga with Laura
Thursday, March 30
9:00 am
to
10:15 am
Onset Beach Yoga with Laura
7:00 pm
AUTHOR TALK AT THE LIBRARY
Friday, March 31
(All day)
Holy Week at St. Gabriel’s Church
7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Learn about old-growth forests
Saturday, April 1
9:00 am
to
10:15 am
Onset Beach Yoga with Laura
11:00 am
Lions Club to host Easter Egg hunt
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Classifieds
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Full Service Boat Yard Employment...
Golf Course Grounds Maintenance
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Office Space for Integrative...
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Real Estate
SOLD 14 Sias Point Road, Wareham 1,275,000
Wareham
1,275,000.00
Bernadette Kelly Group is happy to announce 14 Sias Point Road, Wareham has closed! Congratulations...
Bernadette Kelly Group
Sold! Let Us Sell Yours Next!
Wareham
319,000.00
Congratulations to Upper Cape Realty listing Agent James Abdu and selling agent Katie Wagner -...
Upper Cape Realty
Sold! 63 Oakdale Ave, Marion
Marion
450,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 63 Oakdale Ave, Marion!...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Service Garage & Auto Sales
Wareham
399,900.00
SOLD!
MLS 72846851: Opportunity knocks at this downtown location! Property is currently...
Upper Cape Realty
Sold! Swifts Beach Stilt House
Wareham
429,000.00
SOLD! Are you thinking of selling or buying? We're here 7 days a week to answer any questions you...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! 4 PARK CIRCLE SOLD!
Wareham
384,500.00
4 Park Circle. East Wareham. Panaramic Water Views Rare Find at beautiful White Island Pond . Just...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
SOLD! Taunton Mansard Colonial
Hometown
400,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 268 Winthrop Street in Taunton!...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD!! 25 Admirals Way. Onset
Wareham
1,900,000.00
SOLD!! SueAnn Murley, Realtor. Onset Waterfront. Lovelingly restored and ready for your beach...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
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
SOLD! Rose Point Waterfront Gem
Wareham
875,000.00
4 CANEDY STREET, WAREHAM: Home, garage and gorgeous water views! UPPER CAPE REALTY | 508-759-2121...
Upper Cape Realty
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