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Former paratrooper lands in Rochester
Rochester spot draws birdwatchers in
Photos: Skaters take to Tabor Academy’s rink for an afternoon of fun
Nancy (Cleveland) Kimon, 89
Music nonprofit to host January event
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Community rallies around injured rower
Mattapoisett voters overwhelmingly support a minor amendment
An old tradition may see a new beginning
James Scott Vicino, 55
New ORR business club means business
News
Community rallies around injured rower
The South Coast community has come together after Marion resident Hannah Strom was seriously injured in an accident in...
Marion receives over $20,000 for information technology
The Town of Marion has received $22,688 from a Community Compact Information Technology Grant. According to a press...
An old tradition may see a new beginning
MATTAPOISETT — An old tradition might see a new life in the Town of Mattapoisett in the near future. The Boston Post Cane...
Mattapoisett voters overwhelmingly support a minor amendment
MATTAPOISETT — Voters overwhelmingly ruled in favor of an amendment to a public works improvement article at a Special Town...
ORR hockey loses to tough opponent
MARION — Despite solid goaltending, and aggressive play, the Old Rochester Regional High School hockey team lost to a tough...
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Schools
Marion School Committee talks initial budget decisions
MARION — Superintendent Douglas White said that staffing would remain consistent at Sippican School, and the 2021 budget...
Students get serious engineering help for bottle rockets
MARION- On Jan. 6, Sippican School students in the Into Orbit space club, had the chance to launch homemade bottle rockets...
New ORR business club means business
Though the Old Rochester Regional High School DECA club is barely a year old, and just attended its first district level...
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Opinion
Thanks from the Sippican Woman’s Club
To the Editor: The Sippican Woman’s Club of Marion celebrated another exciting Holiday House Tour on Dec. 14. This year’s...
Proposed redesign for Marion’s Gateway
To the Editor: Marion Village is accessed primarily by Front St. South of I-195 at Exit 20, crossing US Route 6 (also called...
Ten years is long enough
To the editor: Jan. 21, 2020 is the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 5-4 Citizens United v. FEC ruling. The...
Thank you letter from Marion transfer station workers
To the Editor: To all the people who come to the transfer station in Marion during the holiday weeks, over Christmas and...
On planned obsolescence in electronics
To the Editor: One of the fundamental dynamics of the robotic takeover is that the computer hardware and software industry...
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Obituaries
Nancy (Cleveland) Kimon, 89
Nancy (Cleveland) Kimon, 89, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully at Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion, on Thursday Jan...
Lois Marion (Cobbett) Buckley, 92
Lois Marion (Cobbett) Buckley, 92, of Rochester, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on the very windy...
James Scott Vicino, 55
James Scott Vicino, 55, of Mattapoisett, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 12, 2020.Born and raised in Wareham,...
Ronald P. Noonan, 88
Ronald P. Noonan, 88, of Marion passed away Wednesday, Jan. 8 with his family by his side after a brief period of declining...
Shirley G. (Blasenak) Cronan, 81
Shirley G. (Blasenak) Cronan, 81 of North Easton died Jan. 9 peacefully at home.She was the wife of the late Paul H. Cronan....
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Former paratrooper lands in Rochester
Rochester spot draws birdwatchers in
Photos: Skaters take to Tabor Academy’s rink for an afternoon of fun
Community rallies around injured rower
Marion School Committee talks initial budget decisions
An old tradition may see a new beginning
Mattapoisett voters overwhelmingly support a minor amendment
Students get serious engineering help for bottle rockets
New ORR business club means business
Mattapoisett School Committee reviews initial school budget
Sports
Mariner Youth Soccer to hold Annual Meeting in January
FAIRHAVEN — The Annual Meeting of the Mariner Youth Soccer Association will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23 at the...
An Old Rochester hockey career comes full circle
Ted Drew’s life-long passion for coaching hockey has now come full circle, as the former player has returned to his hometown...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Burning season starts Wednesday
MARION — The State Open Burning Season will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 15 and run through Friday, May 1. All Marion...
Two transported to hospital after Route 105 crash
MARION — Two people were transported to a local hospital after a crash on the Interstate 195 eastbound off ramp. Marion...
Armed home invasion reported in Marion
MARION — The Marion Police Department is investigating what appears to have been an armed home invasion. According to...
Marion harbormaster employee headed back to school for police job
MARION — Peter Bourgault, the assistant harbormaster, will leave his position to become a full-time Student Police Officer...
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People
Filmmaker sheds light on addiction with an unexpected story
After hearing about an unexpected connection made between a police officer, and a young man struggling with drug addiction,...
Marion native teaches abroad, wins half-marathon
SOUTH KOREA — Marion’s Julia O’Rourke considers herself a “home body” but that didn’t stop her from traveling half-way...
School committee honors ‘The Queen of Kindergarten’
MARION — The Marion School Committee recognized Karen Santos, also known as “The Queen of Kindergarten” for her 25-year...
Old Colony student works to help firefighters, people with autism
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Senior Drew Weaver is working to equip tri-town firefighters with “...
Junior high student organizes coat drive for those in need
NEW BEDFORD — Old Rochester Regional Junior High School student Hanna Whalley organized a week-long coat drive for the...
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Happenings
Library to host another jewelry workshop
MATTAPOISETT — Sign up for a second jewelry making session at the Free Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 2 to 3:30 p.m...
Hear survey results on Marion’s oldest residents
MARION — Last fall, yellow AARP surveys were mailed to all Marion’s 55 and older adults. The Friends of the Marion COA...
Medical trainings, manicures, movies and more at the Mattapoisett COA
MATTAPOISETT — Medical trainings, manicures, movies and tax information are February themes at the Mattapoisett Council on...
Registration open for environmental swim
NEW BEDFORD — The 27th anniversary Buzzards Bay Swim will be Saturday, June 27 in New Bedford and Fairhaven. Registration is...
Watch ‘The Pursuit of Silence’
MATTAPOISETT — Anchor Yoga will host a showing of the award-winning documentary “In Pursuit of Silence” on Monday, Jan. 27...
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Arts
Art Center updates schedule on Children’s Art Lab
MARION — Children’s Art Lab classes have started at the Marion Art Center. Art and Music is scheduled on Wednesday...
Marion Art Center puts out 2020 theater schedule
The Marion Art Center Theater Committee has planned five productions this year. Ken Ludwig’s “The Fox on the Fairway” will...
Registration opening soon for art summer camp
Registration for ArtStart, the Marion Art Center’s summer program for young children ages 4 ½ through 9, will open to MAC...
Art center members bring variety, color to winter exhibit
MARION — There were no shortage of interesting and diverse artworks to look at as artists gathered at the Marion Art Center...
New art show, class, concert to come to the Marion Art Center in January
MARION — The Art Center will open its Winter Members’ Show on Friday, Jan. 10 with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibit...
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Business
Marion couple working to restore historic inn
MARION — Jean and George Linzee are history fans, who have worked to restore several historic houses while they have been...
Mattapoisett photographer now based in Lakeville
Kent McCormack, formerly of Mattapoisett, has merged his business with Lakeville’s Hilary Wood, moving his studio to...
Owner of Morse Insurance named industry group chairman
The Owner and President of Morse Insurance, Daniel T. Morse, will be the 2020 Chairman of the Massachusetts Association of...
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From Our Members
Shenanigans Bar & Grill Entertainment for 1/23 - 1/26
Shenanigans Bar & Grill
Jan 20
Open For Breakfast On
SUNDAY
8am - Noon / With FULL BAR OFFERED! Entertainment for 1/23 - 1...
Realtor
Bernadette Kelly Realty Group
Jan 17
Saint Anne’s Hospital Earns Blue Distinction® Center Designations for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement and Spine Surgery
Saint Anne's Hospital
Jan 16
Designations reflect high-quality patient safety and better health outcomes for joint replacement...
Celebrate Beethoven’s Birthday January 25 & 26!
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Jan 16
The South Coast Chamber Music Series (SCCMS) presents a weekend of Beethoven to mark the legendary...
Committee Meeting-Onset Blues Festival 2020
Onset Bay Association
Jan 15
Join the committee for the 28th Annual Onset Blues Festival! This year’s festival will be on...
Committee Meeting-Onset Fireworks 2020
Onset Bay Association
Jan 15
Join the Onset Fireworks committee for 2020! We have much planning and fundraising to do for this...
Calling all crafters, food trucks and vendors!
Onset Bay Association
Jan 15
Vending applications are now available for The Onset Blues Festival, Onset Summer of Love Concert...
Mostly Annual Chili Contest March 14
Onset Bay Association
Jan 15
Beat those Winter blues! Come out to Stone Path Malt Malt, 11 Kendrick Road in Wareham for our “...
January is Tax Abatement Month
Bernadette Kelly Realty Group
Jan 14
It’s that time of year to apply to your local tax assessors’ office for your tax abatement. Each...
Harlequin Ducks Dazzle Group During Lloyd Center for the Environment’s 29th Annual New Year’s Gooseberry Walk
Lloyd Center for the Environment
Jan 14
Gooseberry Neck in Westport is a long peninsular barrier island that juts south like a pointing...
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Upcoming Events
Today
10:15 am
Rochester Senior Center January book club
11:00 am
Scrabble Club
12:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Health Counseling at the Rochester Senior Center
1:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
Line dancing class
4:00 pm
Library to host game lounge
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Elizabeth Taber Library Chess Club
Wednesday, January 22
10:00 am
Ballroom dancing class
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Childrens Art Lab Music and Art
10:30 am
to
12:30 pm
Public Health Nurse at Marion Senior Center
11:30 am
to
2:00 pm
Waterfront Memory Cafe
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Mattapoisett Woman’s Club to discuss ‘Great Decisions’
7:30 pm
to
9:15 pm
Men’s league ‘pick up’ basketball game
Thursday, January 23
7:00 pm
Mariner Youth Soccer to hold Annual Meeting in January
Friday, January 24
9:30 am
to
11:00 am
Line dancing classes
2:15 pm
Conversational French classes
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Art is Magic class
3:30 pm
Adult Craft Series at the Mattapoisett Library
Saturday, January 25
1:00 pm
Library hosts Dungeons and Dragons
4:00 pm
SCCMS: Beethoven CCL in Marion
7:30 pm
Marion Art Center to host New Bedford band
Sunday, January 26
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Open skating at Tabor Academy
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
FORM to host ‘January Thaw’ event
4:00 pm
SCCMS: Beethoven CCL in Dartmouth
Monday, January 27
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Health counseling at the Rochester Senior Center
10:30 am
Winter Story Time at Elizabeth Taber Library
10:30 am
to
11:15 am
Elizabeth Taber Library Winter Lapsit
12:30 pm
Learn about healthy eating
6:30 pm
Plumb Library knitters and crochetters
6:30 pm
to
8:00 pm
Watch ‘The Pursuit of Silence’
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Classifieds
Travel to Cuba!
Licensed Electrician
Slipcovers and custom sewing for...
DUMP RUNS
A handyman and more
Painting - Interior and Exterior
We Buy Old Weapons/Ammo
Eric Cordeiro Electric
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Real Estate
Pembroke! Great Home Waiting for You!!
Hometown
515,000.00
SOLD-Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices N.E. Prime Properties~ Prepare to be amazed! This home is WAY...
Open House:
Saturday, July 13, 2019 - 10:00am
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Prime General Commerical/Industrial Acreage
Wareham
750,000.00
2.92 acres with 407 + feet of frontage on busy Route 28, near the intersection of County Rd and...
LaForce Realty
Charming Downtown Middleboro Beauty- SOLD!!
Middleboro
382,900.00
Newly renovated 4 bedroom 1 and 1/2 bath Colonial with pride of craftsmanship around every corner...
LaForce Realty
Newly Remodeled Swift’s Beach Charmer
Wareham
234,900.00
Adorable 3 bed 1 bath bungalow move in ready! Great downsizer home, investment property/second home...
LaForce Realty
Realtor
Wareham
290,300.00
Just Sold in Wareham
Bernadette Kelly Realty Group
Affordable Ranch w/ Attached Garage
Bourne
219,000.00
Ranch house with attached garage and great curb appeal. Includes first floor laundry in the mudroom...
Upper Cape Realty
Nearing Completion 22 Ridgehill Lane, Bourne
Bourne
585,000.00
Purchase pre-construction and select the finishes to make this thoughtfully designed home truly...
Upper Cape Realty
Dream Retreat in Pocasset offers Dynamic Views
Bourne
779,900.00
Hen Cove Beach in Pocasset! Cast your cares away in this majestic water view, dream retreat. Leave...
Upper Cape Realty
Commercial Building On Cranberry HWY
Wareham
1,150,000.00
Great commercial building on Cranberry Highway at a traffic light. Building is a 6,300 square foot...
Upper Cape Realty
Turnkey 3 bed 1 bath - Long Pond access-
Lakeville
273,900.00
This light, airy and affordable completely renovated 3 bedroom 1 bath home is waiting for you!...
LaForce Realty
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