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What’s New
Marion Water Committee evaporates
Rochester working to reopen Town Hall
Black Lives Matter march to take place in Mattapoisett
Tri-Town group, Wareham churches to host vigil against racism
Sippican Lands Trust to open Osprey Marsh by appointment
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Historic house revived with new cafe owner, new shop
Auditor recommends changes to ORR district financial practices
Marion Selectmen hike water, sewer rates to pay for related projects
Black Lives Matter march to take place in Mattapoisett
Trio of candidates run for Rochester Selectman seat
News
Busy first week for reopening businesses
Tri-Town residents can now ride a horse, fix a clock, get a haircut, or get their dog a trim, all things they couldn’t do...
Rochester Selectmen preview articles for Town Meeting
ROCHESTER — The town’s June 22 Annual Town meeting will focus on making sure the town is in good financial state,...
Old Rochester Regional basketball coach dies
Glenn Gardner, the junior varsity girls basketball coach at Old Rochester Regional High School who was diagnosed with ALS,...
Mattapoisett Recreation cancels summer programs
MATTAPOISETT — The town’s recreation department, in consultation with the Town Administrator and Health Agent, decided June...
Cookie, can donations help scouts make up for lost fundraising
It’s the time of the year when Girl Scouts sell cookies, and Boy Scouts have their annual yard sale to raise money for...
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Schools
Cuddly donkeys cheer up Sippican School students
MARION — She may need a boat to get home, but Sippican School instrumental teacher Hannah Moore can still use her two...
Rochester Council on Aging honors graduates with video
ROCHESTER — High school seniors in Rochester won’t be able to celebrate their graduation in June, so the seniors of the town...
Sippican School searching for new assistant principal
MARION — Sippican School is searching for a new Assistant Principal, as Kyle Letendre, who started in the role this year,...
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Opinion
A Memorial Day ‘thank you’
To the Editor: On behalf of the Marion veterans, I wanted to thank Mr. Steven Gonsalves for grooming the grounds and...
Old Rochester educators recognize parents as 2020 Friends of Education
To the Editor: Each year, the Old Rochester Professional Educators’ Association recognizes members of the community who...
Some questions on Marion’s new police chief
To the Editor: I have been approached by many residents since it was reported that Marion hired a new police chief within...
Marion solar dump is another sad day for taxpayers
To the Editor: It looks like the town of Marion has signed up for a solar array at the old dump. On first glance, this...
ORR did not do enough in responding to racist incident
To the Editor: I am profoundly disappointed, but certainly not surprised of the action or mis-actions, in my estimation,...
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Obituaries
Lucille B. (Marchessault) Sobral, 95
Lucille B. (Marchessault) Sobral, 95 of Acushnet died May 24 at Sacred Heart Home. She was the wife of the late Fernando...
Christopher John LaRochelle, 53
Christopher John LaRochelle, 53, passed away on May 15 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a sudden, brief...
Joseph E. Doubrava, 92
Joseph E. Doubrava, 92, of Mattapoisett, died on Saturday, May 16, at Saint Luke’s Hospital following a brief period of...
Roger A. Perry Jr, 95
Roger A. Perry Jr of Needham, formerly of Wellesley and Marion died on May 16. He was 95. He was the husband of the late...
Joyce A. McWilliams, 86
Joyce A. McWilliams, 86, of W. Wareham, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Plymouth Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in...
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Marion Fourth of July parade cancelled
Busy first week for reopening businesses
Rochester Selectmen preview articles for Town Meeting
Old Rochester Regional basketball coach dies
Cuddly donkeys cheer up Sippican School students
Mattapoisett Recreation cancels summer programs
Rochester Council on Aging honors graduates with video
Paramedics make vital changes to protect staff
Cookie, can donations help scouts make up for lost fundraising
Sippican School searching for new assistant principal
Sports
Mattapoisett Road Race goes virtual
MATTAPOISETT — Although there will be no in-person race this year, the Road Race committee encourages runners to get out and...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Paramedics make vital changes to protect staff
Coming out of the coronavirus surge mentality but with precautions in place for the foreseeable future, calls for Emergency...
Crash takes out gate at Silvershell Beach
MARION — A 63 year old Mattapoisett driver was reported as driving erratically, before he crashed into the gate at...
House fire in Mattapoisett causes significant damage, no injuries
MATTAPOISETT — There were no injuries, but $200,000 worth of damage at a house fire on Ocean Drive on May 19. The cause of...
Marion hires police chief from within its ranks
MARION — Selectmen hope the police chief badge will be passed along within the department, as they made an offer to...
Marion Fire Department receives new equipment
MARION — The Marion Fire Department has received a new power stretcher and mass casualty response bags from the Marion EMT...
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People
Trio of candidates run for Rochester Selectman seat
Three candidates are running for an open seat on the Rochester Board of Selectmen. The election is June 17, but the town is...
Candidate profile: Adam Murphy
Selectman candidate Adam Murphy said the Rochester he lives in today with his family has more middle-aged families than in...
Candidate profile: Woody Hartley
Incumbent Selectmen Woody Hartley said he wants to serve a second term to continue the “significant progress” he made in his...
Candidate profile: Norm Hills
Marion Selectman Norm Hills is running again to keep his seat on the Board of Selectmen and continue what he said is a good...
Marion candidate faces off with incumbent Selectman
Marion resident Joe Zora is going against incumbent Selectman Norm Hills for a three-year spot on the Marion Board of...
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Happenings
Marion Fourth of July parade cancelled
MARION — Due to coronavirus restrictions, the town’s Fourth of July parade has been cancelled, and the town will instead...
Rochester Senior Center donates trees, starts friendly call program
ROCHESTER — In observance of Arbor Day, the Rochester Senior Center distributed Blue Spruce trees to first graders from...
Historic house revived with new cafe owner, new shop
MARION — After closing in January 2020, the Ansel S. Gurney House will be reopening soon with new cafe ownership and a...
Mattapoisett Library offering free books
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Library is giving away free book bundles each weekday. The book bundles contain books,...
St. Philip’s Church to open July 5
MATTAPOISETT — St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett will begin year 136 of its Summer...
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Arts
Buzzards Bay Musicfest pushed to 2021
MARION — Given the ongoing restrictions related to Covid-19, the Buzzards Bay Musicfest concert series this July has been...
Marion Art Center starts new discussion group
MARION — The Marion Art Center’s new monthly program, ArtTalk at the MAC, is similar to a book club, with a chance to...
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Business
Animal hospitals work through pandemic ruff patch
Cats have nine lives, and dog’s are a man’s best friend, but coronavirus has put a stressful burden on local animal...
Massachusetts golf courses open ‘fore’ the season
The Marion Golf Club, Rochester Golf Club and Reservation Golf Club in Mattapoisett will open their fairways for the season...
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From Our Members
Blue Cathedral For Your Viewing Pleasure
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Jun 01
NBSO subscriber Ben Dunham came to us with the idea of setting James Alphege Brewer’s “Blue Hour”...
June is Friends Membership Month
Friends of the Wareham Free Library, Inc.
Jun 01
The Friends Annual Membership campaign is especially important this year. Because the library has...
We Are All Shaman
JourneyWorks
May 28
This morning the irises in our garden have burst into bloom, and the yard is looking downright...
Bach-Talk with Talk-Bach May 27 with Jesse Holstein
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
May 27
Tune in to the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra’s Facebook page for a LIVE STREAM conversation with...
Saturday, 5/23 at the Virtual MAC
Marion Art Center
May 23
Today at #theVirtualMAC we're sharing some paintings by Liz LaValley, sent in for our online...
Friday, 5/22 at the Virtual MAC
Marion Art Center
May 22
Today at # theVirtualMAC , we're sharing two very different works sent in to our #...
Thursday, 5/12 at the Virtual MAC
Marion Art Center
May 21
Today at # theVirtualMAC we're sharing part of a series, "Beauty All Around Me" by artist Catherine...
Gray Gables Neighborhood
Upper Cape Realty
May 20
Whether you’re looking for a summer home near the beach or a permanent residence in a quiet...
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Upcoming Events
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Scrabble Club
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Line dancing class
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Elizabeth Taber Library Chess Club
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Tri-Town group, Wareham churches to host vigil...
Wednesday, June 3
10:00 am
Ballroom dancing class
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Public Health Nurse at Marion Senior Center
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Waterfront Memory Cafe
Thursday, June 4
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Marion Art Center Open Poetry Club
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Art show to celebrate pastels
Sunday, June 7
2:00 pm
18th Annual Benefit Pops Concert
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Real Estate
Completely Renovated 3 bed/2ba w/ Farmers Porch SOLD
Lakeville
327,900.00
Lovely Lakeville! Affordable country living at its best! Completely renovated ranch featuring...
Open House:
Sunday, September 23, 2018 -
11:00am
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LaForce Realty
Grab Your Flip Flops!
Wareham
272,900.00
Search for a year round beach house? You found it! This recently remodeled 3 bedroom home is a flip...
LaForce Realty
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
Commercial Lease - Wareham
Wareham
2,500.00
Once the world is off pause, this is a busy area with lots of traffic. COMMERCIAL LEASE - Cranberry...
Upper Cape Realty
They came, they saw, SOLD!
Bourne
740,000.00
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$740,000 in Pocasset, a hidden but cherished corner of the Cape, close to the...
Upper Cape Realty
Sold! 2795 Cranberry Hwy
Wareham
118,500.00
THIS IS THE BEFORE PHOTO ...looking forward to the AFTER! Congratulations to AGENTS Barbara...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Corner Lot Mobile Home
Carver
149,900.00
Get your checkbook ready! This RECENTLY RENOVATED double wide mobile home is located in Pinetree...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Beautiful Victorian in Onset Village
Wareham
289,000.00
This Beautiful Victorian in the heart of Onset Village is on a corner lot and includes a large...
Upper Cape Realty
12 Sias Point Road For Sale
Wareham
1,179,000.00
Enjoy the slideshow of this beautiful waterfront home! Posted on our youtube channel, BKRG! Click...
Bernadette Kelly Realty Group
Spring is Coming!
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