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What’s New
George E. Peck, 86
Debt exclusion question to be featured in Mattapoisett Town Meeting, Town Election
Ambulance fees rise in Marion
Mattapoisett to fly flag for organ donation
New Harbormaster office plans move ahead full sail
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House on Ned’s Point Road damaged in fire
Mattapoisett School Committee member under fire from UMass Dartmouth student leaders
No kidding: Rarest breed of goat gives birth in Mattapoisett
More questions, few answers for Marion waterfront housing project
Confusion over road status contributes to Cross Neck Road floods
News
New covid cases rise in Rochester, Mattapoisett; Marion goes yellow
New cases of covid rose in both Mattapoisett and Rochester, as cases lowered in Marion last week. According to state data,...
Confusion over road status contributes to Cross Neck Road floods
MARION — A one-mile-long, half-paved road stretching from Marion Golf Club to Brainard Marsh confounded area residents and...
Marion pre-Town Meeting to be held May 4
MARION — The Board of Selectmen has closed the annual town warrant and scheduled a public pre-Town Meeting for May 4 at 5 p....
Hannah Strom hands out a happy Easter
WAREHAM — Hannah Strom spent her Easter next to a white Easter bunny waving to passing cars from outside her parents’...
Safety concerns aired over proposed Marion propane storage
MARION — The Planning Board discussed safety hazards connected to a proposed propane storage area to be located on Luce...
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Schools
Marion School Committee passes $6.5 million budget
MARION — The Marion School Committee unanimously approved a $6.46 million operating budget for the 2022 fiscal year on April...
Elementary students return to full in-person learning
All of the Old Rochester Regional School District’s elementary schools resumed full-time classroom learning on April 5, and...
Mattapoisett School Committee member under fire from UMass Dartmouth student leaders
MATTAPOISETT — Student leaders at UMass Dartmouth have published a letter this week calling for Vice Chancellor of Student...
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Opinion
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...
Opinion: Prioritize Marion’s most vulnerable for vaccines
To not send the second doses for our town’s most vulnerable population is completely unacceptable I am a member of the...
Opinion: A disappointing performance by the Marion Planning Board
To the Editor: Let me just say it. I was extremely disappointed in the performance of our Planning Board at the Monday,...
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Obituaries
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...
Donald J. DuBois, 86
Donald J. DuBois, 86, of Rochester, formerly of Newton, died Sunday, March 28, 2021 peacefully at his home surrounded by...
Lorna E. (Lizotte) Boulanger, 72
Lorna E. (Lizotte) Boulanger, 72, of Rochester, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Vibra Hospital of Southeastern MA...
Thomas L. Bartholomew, 44
Thomas L. Bartholomew, 44, of Marion died Monday, February 22, 2021 accidentally. He is survived by his wife, Sharon of...
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Old Rochester Youth Baseball swings into spring training
New covid cases rise in Rochester, Mattapoisett; Marion goes yellow
Marion School Committee passes $6.5 million budget
Confusion over road status contributes to Cross Neck Road floods
Hannah Strom hands out a happy Easter
Elementary students return to full in-person learning
House on Ned’s Point Road damaged in fire
More questions, few answers for Marion waterfront housing project
No kidding: Rarest breed of goat gives birth in Mattapoisett
Mattapoisett School Committee member under fire from UMass Dartmouth student leaders
Sports
Old Rochester Youth Baseball swings into spring training
The spring season is on deck for the Old Rochester Youth Baseball league. The league, which has Tri-Town players from four-...
Old Colony downed by Diman in cross country
The Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Cougars cross country team lost to Diman Regional Vocational Tech...
Buzzards Bay gears up for Watershed Ride
The Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride will return for its 15th year on Oct. 3. Sign ups are open for athletes of all ages to to...
Road races abound for the Tri-Town
A trio of triathlons are coming to the Tri-Town this summer. At a March 22 meeting, Rochester Selectmen approved plans for...
Registration open for Gateway Babe Ruth Baseball
Players between the ages of 12 and 16 can sign up for Gateway Babe Ruth Baseball by March 28. More than 20 teams are open...
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Police, Fire & Courts
House on Ned’s Point Road damaged in fire
MATTAPOISETT —A fire damaged a home at 18 Ned's Point Rd. on Tuesday afternoon. The Mattapoisett, Marion, Rochester and...
Marion Fire Department to receive state grant
MARION — The Marion Fire Department will be among the departments to receive $75,897.82 through the Fiscal Year 2021...
Marion Police Department re-accredited
MARION — The Marion Police Department has been re-accredited by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission. The...
Marion Sports damaged in fire
MARION — Marion Sports Shop was damaged in a fire in the early afternoon on March 31. Firefighters from Marion,...
Mattapoisett Fire Department training heats up
MATTAPOISETT — Mattapoisett Fire Department new hires were on the hot seat last week, as the department did live fire...
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People
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...
Meet the Mattapoisett brigade behind Bask
MATTAPOISETT — Hey, what’s that smell? Cinnamon, actually. At Bask Sungrown Cannabis' cultivation facility in Freetown,...
ORR student takes on professional dance
Old Rochester Regional High School student Storm Lanzoni is pirouetting into the world of professional dance. Lanzoni, a...
Mattapoisett Seed Library begins to bloom
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s Seed Library is growing — and fast. The program was first sprouted...
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Happenings
Crafts galore at the Elizabeth Taber Library
MARION— The Elizabeth Taber Library has a number of activities and resources available for kids and adults this March....
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Arts
Marion Art Center seeks donations for auction
MARION — The Marion Art Center’s Online Art Auction will be held from July 28 to 3 and the center is seeking donations for...
Students take home awards for Marion art exhibit
MARION — Four students have been awarded prizes in the Marion Art Center’s ongoing High School art exhibit focusing on covid...
Marion Art Center to host “Spring Arts” festival
MARION — The statewide ArtWeek festival won’t be happening this year, but that can’t stop the Marion Art Center from...
Woman’s Club looks to August for Oar and Paddle auction
MARION — The Sippican Woman’s Club is planning to hold the oar and paddle auction that was cancelled by covid last year this...
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Business
New juice bar squeezing into Marion
MARION — A smoothie and juice bar is one step closer to opening after two permits were approved during a Planning Board...
Mimis carries on the Serendipity legacy in Marion
MARION — A new gift shop has sprung up at the old home of Serendipity by the Sea. Mimis, named after owner Jill Pittman’s...
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From Our Members
SouthCoast Spring Arts @ the MAC
Marion Art Center
Apr 08
SouthCoast Spring Arts @ the MAC! Eight exciting events now open for registration at the Marion Art...
Have you saved the date? Clambake XXXVI – Friday, July 9th
Lloyd Center for the Environment
Apr 08
The Lloyd Center for the Environment’s Clambake XXXVI – “36 years of Celebrating Science and...
APRIL USED BOOK SALE AT LIBRARY
Friends of the Wareham Free Library, Inc.
Apr 07
The Friends of the Wareham Free Library will resume their monthly Used Book Sales beginning this...
DON’T GET LOCKED OUT
Abbey Glass
Apr 06
Stop by the showroom and see if we can cut a spare key for your car door incase you get locked out...
Maestro Dinur performs in April Chamber Concert
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Apr 06
The South Coast Chamber Music Series (SCCMS) presents “Doubles and Triples,” on April 10, virtually...
Get Hired: Upper Cape Virtual Job Fair
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce
Apr 05
A free virtual event that allows job seekers to submit resumes, text chat live and participate...
Buck-A-Book is back at BKG!
Bernadette Kelly Group
Apr 05
Today (4/5) is the first Monday of the 2021 Buck-A-Book season! Browse range of gently used books...
Become a Lloyd Center Member or Renew Your Membership
Lloyd Center for the Environment
Apr 02
The Lloyd Center for the Environment is a local treasure with an exceptional estuary location and...
Now Accepting Donations of Original Art & Handmade Goods
Marion Art Center
Mar 31
The MAC's Online Art Auction July 28 - July 31, 2021 Save the date for our 2021 Online Art Auction...
Sell Your Home Faster and at a higher price with Compass Concierge
Lois Prevett-McCarthy, Compass
Mar 28
Get fronted for the cost of home improvement services with no interest — ever. Compass Concierge is...
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, April 13
10:30 am
Morning meditation with the Marion Council on Aging
11:00 am
Scrabble Club
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...
Wednesday, April 14
10:30 am
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12:30 pm
Public Health Nurse at Marion Senior Center
11:30 am
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2:00 pm
Waterfront Memory Cafe
Thursday, April 15
6:30 pm
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8:00 pm
Virtual Event: Extreme Weather – A View from Mount...
Friday, April 16
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...
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Classifieds
2002 Kia Rio
Wayne's Handyman Services...
Kittansett Waitstaff
Grounds/Animal Keeper
Painting - Interior and Exterior
AFFORDABLE HAULING - JUNK REMOVAL
Fisher & Rocha Inc seeking...
Collecting Items from the...
Driver
Part Time RN
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Real Estate
SOLD! Huge Home in Plymouth with in-law
Plymouth
375,000.00
PLYMOUTH - MLS #72660985: Space seekers have found their match! This spacious home is located w/in...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Cambridge Single Family
Hometown
1,270,000.00
Tour virtually - Working in Boston? COMMUTING isn’t fun, buy this and park in your own driveway!...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD in Wareham
Wareham
450,000.00
Just sold in Nanumett Shores in Wareham for $450,000! Thinking about selling? We would love the...
Bernadette Kelly Group
Welcome Home/! Well Maintained Ranch
Wareham
309,900.00
Fully remodeled in 2018, this beautifully maintained 3 bedroom 2 bathroom ranch w/ granite counter...
LaForce Realty
New Construction in Onset
Wareham
519,900.00
UNDER AGREEMENT ... This NEW CONSTRUCTION home in ONSET was CUSTOM BUILT to meet buyers needs with...
Upper Cape Realty
Under Agreement! 55 Main Avenue, Onset
Wareham
259,900.00
UPPER CAPE REALTY: Onset. This two bedroom winterized cottage is close to beaches and sits on a...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Wareham Ranch
Wareham
440,000.00
Congratulations to the new homeowners - may you make wonderful memories here! SOLD ! by Realtor®...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! New Construction in Wareham
Wareham
349,900.00
THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD!
Can we find you something else? Contact Upper Cape Realty and let...
Upper Cape Realty
Just Listed in Marion Village
Marion
599,000.00
Fabulous condo alternative and easy care living at 8 Cottage Street in Marion! This 2 Bedroom/2...
Bernadette Kelly Group
STOP RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS ON YOUR DINING ROOM TABLE
Wareham
225.00
ONLY ONE OFFICE LEFT! First floor single office available just off Cranberry Hwy - handicap...
LaForce Realty
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