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Computer at center of argument about evidence in Pickles criminal case
State works through aerial, ground spraying for EEE
Rochester tennis player gets national tennis platform
Dates announced for second round of aerial spraying
Marion selectmen tackle appointments, cemeteries
Old Rochester sports face down triple threat
Schools welcome principals, add classes for new year
‘Death by Design’ brings dark, quirky humor to the Marion Art Center
Constance Olaussen Pallatroni
Barbara L Bridge Nilson, 94
News
Dog Walk-a-thon raises funds to build Dog Park in Mattapoisett
MATTAPOISETT — Dogs and their human companions strolled through the center of Mattapoisett on Saturday, Aug. 24 to help...
State works through aerial, ground spraying for EEE
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project have been working...
Marion selectmen tackle appointments, cemeteries
MARION — Selectmen met Aug. 20 to approve two reappointments to the Conservation Commission, interview two candidates for...
Dates announced for second round of aerial spraying
The Massachusetts Department of Health and Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources have announced that a second...
Computer at center of argument about evidence in Pickles criminal case
PLYMOUTH — As lawyers prepare for the criminal larceny trial of former Carver Marion Wareham Regional Refuse Disposal...
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Schools
Tabor prepares for accreditation, athletics with new year
MARION — Tabor Academy will open its doors on Sept. 3 to new and returning students from 26 states and 21 countries from...
ORR freshmen get a jump start on school
When Old Rochester Regional Principal Michael Devoll wanted to show incoming freshmen that they could be and do a whole host...
Schools welcome principals, add classes for new year
Both the Old Rochester Regional School District schools and Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical School will start their...
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Opinion
Elizabeth Taber Library thanks its summer reading participants
To the Editor: The Elizabeth Taber Library wrapped up this summer’s program for children, “A Universe of Stories!” with an...
The School Committees and superintendent are in overdrive
To the Editor: Escalating ORR school costs 4.72 % FY’ 20 and 3.29% FY’ 19 significantly above the State’s Prop 2.5 limit...
The Friends of Marion COA thanks event contributors
To the Editor: On Aug. 7, it really was a celebration at “An Evening on Sippican Harbor.” Our hostess invited us to share...
Rochester: Consider your actions on restoration vote
To the Editor:The current sports fields at Old Rochester Regional High School are in dire need of care. The people of...
Tabor Academy has Shakespeare history
To the Editor: Although Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" is being presented at Tabor Academy by an outside group, may...
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Obituaries
Barbara L Bridge Nilson, 94
Barbara L Bridge Nilson, 94, died peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 18. She was the beloved wife of the late Russell Nilson,...
Constance Olaussen Pallatroni
Constance Olaussen Pallatroni, wife of the late Henry F. Pallatroni Jr., and late Frank M. Suzan, passed away peacefully at...
Manuel D. DaSilva “Manny” 79
Manuel D. DaSilva “Manny” 79, formerly of Marion, Massachusetts died on September 30, 2018 after a brief illness while...
Chad Matthew Rusinoski, 38
Chad Matthew Rusinoski, 38, of Rochester died Saturday, July 27 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham from injuries sustained in an...
Maurice Roland Belliveau, 85
Maurice Roland Belliveau, 85, of Bourne died Sunday, August 11 at his home surrounded by his family He was the husband of...
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People
Senior Center director reflects on career, changes in Rochester
ROCHESTER — Senior Center Director Sharon Lally is going out on a high note, retiring after 14 years in the director’s chair...
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Dog Walk-a-thon raises funds to build Dog Park in Mattapoisett
‘Death by Design’ brings dark, quirky humor to the Marion Art Center
Libraries educate, entertain with summer reading programs
ORR freshmen get a jump start on school
State works through aerial, ground spraying for EEE
Things to do: buy books, walk a dog, socialize with vets
Marion selectmen tackle appointments, cemeteries
Dates announced for second round of aerial spraying
Old Rochester sports face down triple threat
Schools welcome principals, add classes for new year
Sports
Tri-town team participates in national tournament
The Tri-town sent thirteen 12-year-old boys to Cooperstown, New York’s Dreams Park for a national tournament from July 27...
Mariner Soccer registration open
Registration for Mariner Youth Soccer is open. The cost to register is $130. Registration includes participation in the fall...
Youth soccer to start Sept. 7
The Old Rochester Youth Soccer program is still accepting registrations for its fall teams, which will start Sept. 7. The...
Old Rochester sports face down triple threat
The Old Rochester Regional Athletic Program faces a triple threat to practice and game time this season: town activities...
Rochester tennis player gets national tennis platform
ROCHESTER — Rochester’s Brooklyn Bindas is really good at tennis. So good, in fact, that the U.S. Tennis Association has...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Rochester man arrested in Wareham
WAREHAM — A Rochester man was arrested in Wareham on Saturday, August 10. At 10:23 p.m., Officer Lorenzo Grosso arrested...
Two transported to hospital in Marion accident
MARION — A driver and passenger were transported to the hospital after swerving to miss a deer and hitting a pole at 6:09 a....
Dryer fire hits Mattapoisett Laundromat
MATTAPOISETT — When manager Nancy Duff arrived at work at the Mattapoisett Laundromat early in the morning on Thursday, Aug...
Photos: Kids meet first responders at National Night Out
Anyone who saw police lights and heard the wail of a siren by Old Rochester Regional High School on Aug. 6 shouldn’t have...
Tri-Town puts spin on National Night Out on Aug. 6
Tri-town first responders will jointly participate in a National Night Out event to strengthen the relationship between...
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Happenings
Mattapoisett church to host Georgia priest, hymn sing
MATTAPOISETT — On Sept. 1, the Rev. Jeffrey Paull Cave, honorary assistant at the Church of Our Savior in Atlanta, Georgia,...
Swampscott Arts Festival trip
ROCHESTER — On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Senior Center is going to the Swampscott Arts and Crafts Festival. Admission is free...
Mansfield Crossing trip
ROCHESTER — On Tuesday, Sept. 10 the Senior Center will go to Mansfield Crossings for a day of shopping. The bus leaves the...
Hana’s Special Luncheon
ROCHESTER — On Monday, Sept. 16 at noon Hanna Milhench will serve a delicious lunch at the Senior Center. The senior center...
Line dancing classes
ROCHESTER — Traditional and country western line dancing classes are held on Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m., and Fridays from...
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Arts
‘Death by Design’ brings dark, quirky humor to the Marion Art Center
MARION — The cast and crew of “Death by Design” brought a mix of screams and laughter to a packed crowd at the Marion Art...
Libraries educate, entertain with summer reading programs
When teachers take off for the summer, librarians go into overdrive to provide reading enrichment, programs, special rewards...
Final Marion concert band concert of the season
MARION — On Friday, Aug. 30, the Marion Concert Band will close its 2019 season indoors at the Sippican School, with a...
Children’s singing group gears up for new year
The South Coast Children’s Chorus will accept members for its upcoming season during the first three rehearsals of the year...
‘Death by Design’ to open at the Marion Art Center Aug. 23
MARION — “Death by Design” by Rob Urbinati, directed by Kate Fishman will come to the Marion Art Center Friday, Aug. 23 to...
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Business
Dawson Real Estate honors three employees
MATTAPOISETT — Patrick Dawson, marketing director of Dawson Real Estate recently recognized three agents as top producers...
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From our Members
Saint Anne’s Hospital and the Friends of Jack Foundation expand Superhero Program for children with motorized cars to operating room
Saint Anne's Hospital
Aug 23
Kids entering surgery now can dress as a superhero and drive a Power Wheel into surgery
Back to Routine Tips
Clean Right Cleaning Solutions
Aug 22
Vacation is necessary, but unfortunately, real life is very real. Need to get back to routine?...
NBSO Concert Tickets On Sale August 23
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Aug 22
Beginning Friday, August 23, individual concert tickets will be available for the New Bedford...
Clean Right welcomes Wareham Care Facility
Clean Right Cleaning Solutions
Aug 22
Clean Right Cleaning Solutions, based out of Fairhaven, MA welcomes Wareham OPCO Clinic as part of...
“Death by Design” opens this Friday at the MAC!
Marion Art Center
Aug 22
Death by Design
opens at the MAC on Friday, August 23 at 7:30pm The Marion Art Center is...
Manufacturer’s Sea Trial Event
Cape Yachts
Aug 22
Join us this Sat. & Sun. for our 33rd Annual Sea Trial Event in the marina at South Wharf Yacht...
Brews & Tunes at South Wharf
Cape Yachts
Aug 22
Check out our calendar of Brews & Tunes Events at www.SouthWharf.com/events
Shenanigans Bar & Grill Entertainment for 8/22 - 8/25
Shenanigans Bar & Grill
Aug 21
Open For Breakfast On
SUNDAY
8am - Noon / With FULL BAR OFFERED! Entertainment for 8/22 - 8...
Onset Illumination Night Cancelled
Onset Bay Association
Aug 21
Due to the threat of EEE in Wareham, Onset’s Illumination Night, originally scheduled for Saturday...
Onset Concerts moved indoors to VFW
Onset Bay Association
Aug 21
Due to the threat of EEE, all remaining Onset Summer of Love Concerts will be held indoors at the...
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Upcoming Events
Today
2:00 pm
‘Death by Design’ to open at the Marion Art Center...
Monday, August 26
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Health counseling at the Rochester Senior Center
12:00 pm
to
1:30 pm
Special Senior lunch
12:00 pm
Nemasket Group to hold charity golf tournament
12:30 pm
Learn about healthy eating
3:30 pm
Ned’s Point Wellness Walk
5:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Library Book Sale
Tuesday, August 27
8:30 am
to
5:00 pm
Enjoy a ‘Lights and Sights Cruise’ with the...
9:00 am
to
5:30 pm
Library Used Book Sale
10:30 am
to
12:00 pm
Rochester Historical Society accepts goods for...
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
3:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Shop the Summer Farmers’ Market
3:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Ned’s Point Tour
4:30 pm
Mattapoisett Recreation hosts drop-in adult pickleball
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Elizabeth Taber Library Chess Club
5:30 pm
Craft Tuesdays
7:00 pm
Mattapoisett Museum history lecture
Wednesday, August 28
9:00 am
to
5:30 pm
Library Used Book Sale
10:00 am
Ballroom dancing class
6:30 pm
to
9:00 pm
Onset Summer of Love Concert Series
7:00 pm
Habitat for Humanity informational meeting
Thursday, August 29
1:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Library Used Book Sale
2:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Rochester Council on Aging to celebrate director’s...
4:30 pm
Mattapoisett Recreation hosts drop-in adult pickleball
7:00 pm
The Bogs Wellness Walk
7:30 pm
Marion Art Center to present ‘Death by Design’
Friday, August 30
9:30 am
to
11:00 am
Line dancing classes
2:15 pm
Conversational French classes to resume at Rochester...
4:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Ned’s Point Tour
7:30 pm
Marion Art Center to present ‘Death by Design’
Saturday, August 31
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Library Used Book Sale
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Rochester Historical Society Yard Sale
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
5th Annual Onset Beach Kite Festival
1:00 pm
Make slime at the library
2:30 pm
Library to host game lounge
7:30 pm
Marion Art Center to present ‘Death by Design’
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Classifieds
Boatyard Positions
DUMP RUNS
Office Space for Holistic...
Gomez Landscaping
Brian Gordon, experienced...
TOPNOTCH
RP Construction
Personal aide/nurse
A handyman and more
Painting - Interior and Exterior
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Real Estate
Charming Cape Cod “Cottage”
Hometown
1,180,000.00
Charming Chatham “Cottage” was remodelled and expanded in 2007-2008 as a perfect place to gather...
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Home Seeks New Family....
Lakeville
439,800.00
to use all the wonderful space in this remodeled 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath oversized split entry on 1.6...
LaForce Realty
JUST LISTED - Charming Turnkey Ranch- SOLD
Wareham
234,000.00
2 bedroom, 1 bath fully renovated ranch with bonus room. Stainless steel appliances, granite...
LaForce Realty
2 Level Lots Near Downtown Buzzards Bay
Bourne
399,900.00
Two lots to be sold together, 0 St. Margaret's St and 2 Smalley Street, located within the Buzzards...
Upper Cape Realty
Rochester 46.88 Acres
Rochester
1,198,000.00
Welcome to Lily Patch Farm. A rare offering of 46.88+/- acres in Rochester that adjoins the 1,700...
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
South Easton ~ Custom Built Ranch
Hometown
489,900.00
SOLD! Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices N.E. Prime Properties Proudly Presenting in South Easton this...
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
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
Great Condo Alternative Right Here!!
Wareham
255,000.00
SOLD!! This is a Perfect Bachelor or Bachlorette Pad or if your just looking to Downsize. Home...
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Build YOUR Dream House in Crane Landing
Wareham
149,900.00
A chance to build your DREAM HOUSE in Crane Landing -- a lovely community of New England style...
LaForce 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
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