Horseplay: Police Department introduces horse therapy to support officers' mental healthROCHESTER — With cowboy boots and cowboy hats, some of the Rochester police department gathered at… Voters deny $288 million high school building project a second time Residents in Rochester and Mattapoisett headed to the polls on Saturday, June 20 to decide on the… Meet Marion's new harbormaster Cameron Wentworth MARION — Growing up spending most family time on a boat, Cameron Wentworth knew he wanted to make… Old Rochester’s annual cardboard boat race floats on MATTAPOISETT — To float or not to float? That is the question many seventh grade Old Rochester… Isabel Gomes-McCann wins contested school committee race after recount ROCHESTER — Isabel Gomes-McCann has won the contested seat for Rochester Memorial School Committee… What's New To the editor: To the Residents of the Old Colony Regional Vocational High School District Letter to the editor: Invest in future generations at Old Colony vote Adam S. Roderick, 40 Scammers pose as Mattapoisett administration Soup-er appreciation Most Popular Meet Rochester’s Sergeant Catherine Connolly Voters deny $288 million high school building project a second time Carol Angel Mirabito, 86 Rochester waste facility breaks into flames Isabel Gomes-McCann wins contested school committee race after recount News Horseplay: Police Department introduces horse therapy to support officers' mental health ROCHESTER — With cowboy boots and cowboy hats, some of the Rochester police department gathered at Clover Creek Farm next to… Meet Marion's new harbormaster Cameron Wentworth MARION — Growing up spending most family time on a boat, Cameron Wentworth knew he wanted to make a living working on the… Old Rochester’s annual cardboard boat race floats on MATTAPOISETT — To float or not to float? That is the question many seventh grade Old Rochester Junior High School students… Marion seeks answers for insurance shortfall through memorandum of understanding MARION — With Town Meeting’s approval of funding part of a health insurance coverage deficit for the Old Rochester Regional… Civilian heroes, first responders honored for saving a life ROCHESTER — On Sunday, May 10 Hugh McGonagle suffered a heart attack while golfing with four of his other friends on the… Schools Old Rochester Junior High School students research littering MATTAPOISETT — Old Rochester Regional Junior High School students Irene Costa and Aybree Johansen saw that littering was a… Superintendent exceeds evaluation at Old Rochester School Committee MATTAPOISETT — As the school year winds down, the Old Rochester Joint School Committee hosted a meeting where the… Combatting tardiness: South Coast schools use data, relationships to increase student attendance High schoolers show up to school late for many reasons. Some can’t resist an early-morning coffee stop while some stay… Opinion Letter to the editor: On the Rochester Memorial School bathroom incident While the intense tension at the recent Old Rochester Regional school committee meeting was unsettling, the true story of… Letter to the Editor: Learn about our candidates Thanks to the League of Women Voters Southcoast for sponsoring the Mattapoisett Candidates’ Night last Wednesday at Old… Letter to the Editor: Restore the Front Street stop sign It was a surprise to many in Marion when the stop sign at the southeast corner of Main and Front Streets was recently… Letter to the editor: Curb global warming Every year, science delivers a clearer picture of how modern society is warming our planet. Scientific studies have… 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… Obituaries Adam S. Roderick, 40 Adam S. Roderick, 40, of Wareham passed away on Wednesday June 17, 2026 at Boston Medical Center. Born in Boston, he was… Carol Angel Mirabito, 86 Carol Angel Mirabito, 86, passed away on June 13, 2026 in Buzzards Bay, MA. Born on July 21, 1939, in Malden, she graduated… Robert Paul Keith, 82 Robert Paul Keith, 82, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026 after a brave fight with end stage kidney disease. He… Howard Carter Davis, 75 Howard Carter Davis III, known to most as Cartie or HCD3, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026 at the age of 75. Cartie… Betty Jean (Smith) Voss, 93 Betty Jean (Smith) Voss, 93, of Marion, passed away on April 27, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. … Horseplay: Police Department introduces horse therapy to support officers' mental health Voters deny $288 million high school building project a second time Meet Marion's new harbormaster Cameron Wentworth Old Rochester’s annual cardboard boat race floats on Isabel Gomes-McCann wins contested school committee race after recount Marion seeks answers for insurance shortfall through memorandum of understanding "Our Town" brings American classic to Marion stage Civilian heroes, first responders honored for saving a life Meet Rochester’s Sergeant Catherine Connolly Pan-Mass Challenge kids ride brings hope to fight against cancer Sports Mattapoisett Yacht Club Spring Round the Bay Results MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Yacht Club hosted its annual Spring Round the Bay race on June 6. It was a staggered… Results of Old Colony, Old Rochester teams in playoffs Old Rochester Regional High School and Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School sports teams headed to the… Old Rochester boys lacrosse looks to keep improving in a building year MATTAPOISETT — With a record of 8-8, the Old Rochester boys lacrosse is looking for wins as they head into the playoffs.… Police, Fire & Courts Catherine Connolly appointed as permanent police sergeant ROCHESTER — Acting Sergeant Catherine Connolly has been promoted to a permanent sergeant in the Rochester Police Department… Plymouth County Sheriff's Office layoffs may have ripple effects in small towns ROCHESTER — At the beginning of March the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office announced 33 layoffs in the offices of Bureau of… People Mobile food pantry shifts into gear in Rochester ROCHESTER — After about a year of paperwork and preparation, Nora DuPont’s community nutrition project is ready to hit the… Peer tutoring program fights childhood illiteracy ROCHESTER — Early Saturday morning, a pair of Old Rochester Regional High School students sit with their elementary school… 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… Happenings Summer is on! Mattapoisett library children's events MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Library will be hosting summer events for children. Summer reading. The Kids' Summer… Summer programs with the Mattapoisett library MATTAPOISETT — The library is hosting multiple programs and author talks this summer. Quill and ink. Register for a… Summer events, author talks at the Elizabeth Taber Library MARION — The Elizabeth Taber Library will be hosting multiple events for all ages through the summer. Whisper in the… Mattapoisett Yacht Club Race Results for June 10 MATTAPOISETT — The Tuesday Night Ensign Races were cancelled due to high winds. On Wednesday the winds were strong but… Mattapoisett Land Trust Awards Blanche B. Perry Scholarship to Linden White MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Land Trust announced that Linden White has been awarded its 2026 Blanche B. Perry… Arts "Our Town" brings American classic to Marion stage MARION — As they draw the curtains of their first week of performances at the Marion Art Center, the cast of “Our Town” has… Business Maggie Toland-Kennedy joins Jack Conway’s Mattapoisett team MATTAPOISETT — Jack Conway has recently welcomed Maggie Toland-Kennedy to its team of Mattapoisett real estate agents.… New Mattapoisett bakery and cafe serves up French pastries MATTAPOISETT — Vanessa Dossantos had always known she wanted to be a pastry chef and finally got the opportunity to open her… Marion General Store to soon reopen under new management MARION — Carver residents Amy and Will Felder have partnered with the Marion General Store to reopen the historic business… From Our Members South Shore Golf Cars Opening Summer Party! South Shore Golf Cars Jun 19 Drive into Summer with South Shore Golf Cars! We're excited to announce our grand opening… How to Use Home Equity to Generate Passive Income BankFive Jun 18 For many homeowners, a house is more than just a place to live. It can also be a valuable… Damien's Pantry Motorcycle Run - Full Throttle for Food Damien’s Pantry Jun 17 Join Damien's Pantry on October 18th for our second annual Motorcycle Run! We are going… OBA Kayak Poker Run on 6/27 Onset Bay Association Jun 16 ONSET BAY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL KAYAK POKER RUNWHEN: SATURDAY JUNE 27, 2026 (Rain date June 28… Onset Summer of Love Concerts begin 6/24! Onset Bay Association Jun 16 Free live music returns to the waterfront in Onset! Meet us at the Bandshell located at… OBA Soiree Fundraiser on 7/11 at The Bay Pointe Club! Onset Bay Association Jun 16 Please join us for the inaugural OBA Summer Soiree for an evening of music, … Southcoast Health Expands Clinical Team with Addition of Nine New Providers Southcoast Health Jun 16 Southcoast Health is pleased to… Friends Academy Graduates 21 in Class of 2026 Friends Academy Jun 10 Friends Academy celebrated the graduation of 21 eighth grade students under sunny skies on the… Our Town - Won't you visit? Marion Art Center Jun 10 MAC Theater PresentsOur Town By Thornton WilderDirected by Pippa Asker Show Dates: June 12… Joint Networking Canal Cruise! Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce Jun 09 Join the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce along with the Cranberry Country Chamber for… Upcoming Events Wednesday, June 24 4:00 pm Fly down to artist meet and greet 4:00 pm 6:30 pm to9:00 pm Onset Summer of Love Concerts begin 6/24! Friday, June 26 7:00 am to10:00 am Damien's Pantry Summer Snack Bags Saturday, June 27 9:00 am Heroes Cup to bring back tennis for a cause 9:00 am 9:00 am to12:00 pm OBA Kayak Poker Run on 6/27 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 4:00 pm Filmmakers to document legacy of Nolan Gibbons at 6th... 4:00 pm