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Robert P. Lucas, Jr.
Stalled negotiations may force residents to travel for healthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield reimbursement rates threaten access to local hospitals
Rochester weighs in on Waste District moves
Shining a light on Bird Island Lighthouse
Midway through renovations, Music Hall takes on new life
Third round of aerial spraying to begin Sept. 17
Men’s League basketball ‘picks up’ at Sippican School
Dr. Richard Leonard Lindsey, Jr (Dick), 70
Sippican School welcomes new library pets
News
After Director’s departure, waste district works on accountability
CARVER — When it comes to accountability they’ve come a long way, said members of the Carver Marion Wareham Regional Refuse...
Marion considers improvements for streets, sidewalks
MARION — After listening to a presentation about a proposed $5.7 million dollar capital improvements plan, Marion selectmen...
Marion appoints new town clerk
MARION — With the recommendation of Town Administrator James McGrail, Marion Selectmen appointed Elizabeth Magauran as the...
Mattapoisett dog day care case reveals a need for cleanup
MATTAPOSIETT — An application to add a doggie day care in to Denise’s Pet Care Center didn’t meet much resistance from the...
Marion Fire Department awarded federal grant to increase personnel
MARION — The Marion Fire Department received a $152,398 federal grant to help recruit and retain call firefighter in the...
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Schools
Sippican School welcomes new library pets
MARION — Sippican School Librarian Jessica Barrett has welcomed two new guests into her library, but unlike her students,...
Old Rochester Regional plans for club fee increase
Starting in October, Old Rochester Regional High School will impose a $100 activities fee to participate in some of its...
ORR hits snag with solar project
The Old Rochester Regional District School Committee is considering a 20 year solar contract for the high school parking lot...
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Opinion
Thank you from the Marion Harbormaster Department
To the Editor: On behalf of the Marion Harbormaster’s Department I would like to thank all of those that attended our Bird...
The Friends of Mattapoisett COA thanks Plant Sale contributors
To the Editor: The Friends of the Mattapoisett Council on Aging want to extend their thanks for the wonderful support of...
Blue Cross Blue Shield reimbursement rates threaten access to local hospitals
To the Editor: Why does healthcare continually rank as a top concern among Americans? Because at some point we all get sick...
The Elizabeth Taber Library thanks its booksale volunteers
To the Editor: The Elizabeth Taber Library Board of Trustees and all those involved in Marion’s Elizabeth Taber Library...
EPA changes benefit no one
To the Editor: Marion sewer rate payers, do you know what the Environmental Protection Agency has done to us? They are...
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Obituaries
Dr. Richard Leonard Lindsey, Jr (Dick), 70
Dr. Richard Leonard Lindsey, Jr (Dick) died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday Aug. 8 at the age of 70...
Sippican Historical Society gratefully receives donation
To the Editor: In March of 1819, Congress appropriated money to establish a lighthouse on Bird Island. On Saturday, Sept....
Robert P. Lucas, Jr.
The Lucas family is saddened to announce the passing of Robert P. Lucas, Jr., on Friday, September 6. Bob was born on...
Michael J. "Mike" Kralovich, 74
Michael J. "Mike" Kralovich, 74, of Marion, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Sept. 11, after having been...
Linda Cohen Lane, 78
Linda Cohen Lane of Marion, formerly of Newton, entered into rest on Thursday, Sept. 5, at the age of 78. Beloved daughter...
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People
There’s a new Harbormaster in Mattapoisett: Jamie McIntosh on the job
MATTAPOISETT — Jamie McIntosh took time to reflect on his new role as Mattapoisett’s Harbormaster while working by the water...
Bringing a Marion Harbor icon back
Mattapoisett resident Robert Brown was looking for a home for his 103-year-old, 27-foot Alden Friendship Sloop that had been...
Rochester student participates in Harvard MEDscience program
Delaney Shaw, 16, of Rochester was chosen to participate in the Harvard Medical School’s MEDscience summer program from Aug...
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Marion considers improvements for streets, sidewalks
After Director’s departure, waste district works on accountability
Marion appoints new town clerk
Mattapoisett dog day care case reveals a need for cleanup
Marion-based business fishes for scientific data
Sippican School welcomes new library pets
Men’s League basketball ‘picks up’ at Sippican School
Things to do: celebrate, explore, have lunch
Rochester weighs in on Waste District moves
Tri-town works to combat teen vaping
Sports
Men’s League basketball ‘picks up’ at Sippican School
MARION — Long after students had gone home for the day, a group of adults were hard at work running, jumping, and shooting...
Cheerleaders to hold car wash
MATTAPOISETT — The Old Rochester Youth Football Cheerleaders’ Annual Bake Sale and Car Wash Fundraiser will be held from 9 a...
Photos: ORR girls volleyball team raises money with car wash
MATTAPOISETT — The Old Rochester Regional High School girls volleyball team held a car wash outside of the Mattapoisett Fire...
Bulldogs take overtime win in season opener
DARTMOUTH — It came down to strong defense followed by a big offensive push in overtime, but the Old Rochester Bulldogs...
ORR’s first football game of the year set for Sept. 13
DARTMOUTH — The Old Rochester Regional High School football team will play its first game of the season against Dartmouth...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Marion receives $300,000 for new fire truck
MARION — Marion has received a $297,142.85 grant that will enable them to buy a new tanker truck and train their...
Car crash on Route 6 in Mattapoisett sends multiple people to hospital
MATTAPOISETT — A Route 6 crash on the morning on Thursday, Sept. 5 sent multiple people to the hospital in two ambulances....
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Happenings
Things to do: celebrate, explore, have lunch
There’s a lot to do in the tri-town area this week. For a full list of events go to www.sippican.theweektoday.com/calendar...
Men’s league ‘pick up’ basketball games held at Sippican School
MARION — Men’s league pick up basketball games will be held at the Sippican School gymnasium on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:...
Watch film to learn about obsessive compulsive disorder
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will recognize Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 6 to 12) with a free...
Boy scouts to hold gaga tournament
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Scouts will host a Gaga tournament on Saturday, Sept. 21 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Center...
Learn about Quakers at October open house
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting will hold an open house at the Quaker Meeting House at 103 Marion Road on...
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Arts
18th Annual Benefit Pops Concert
MARION — The 18th Annual Benefit Pops Concert by the Tri-county Symphonic Band will be held at Tabor Academy on June 7 at 2...
Tri-County Symphonic Band to swing into the 2019-2020 season with jazz
The Tri-County Symphonic Band will jazz up the start of their season with a jazz concert of 20th and 21st century pieces on...
Canal Side artists showcase diverse styles, subjects in Marion
MARION — The Canal Side Artists got their name from moving up and down the canal to paint at different sites. Although they...
Just the Facts discusses Stephen King
ROCHESTER — "Just the Facts" Nonfiction Book Group will discuss "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft” by Stephen King on...
Cafe Parlez Book Group discusses "Astray”
ROCHESTER — The Cafe Parlez Book Group will discuss "Astray" by Emma Donohue on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. The new...
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Business
Marion-based business fishes for scientific data
MARION — Though marine data monitoring company A.I.S. has an office in Marion, its employees travel all over the Northeast...
Dawson Real Estate recognizes top producers of August
MATTAPOISETT — Sandy Dawson Galavotti, Sales Manager of Dawson Real Estate, Mattapoisett, recently recognized two agents as...
TownWear business emphasizes community, charity
MATTAPOISETT — As mass-produced products and delivery services become more and more common, Mattapoisett based “TownWear”...
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From our Members
Please Join Us for Lopes Park Improvement Day on September 28
Wareham CORE
Sep 20
Wareham CORE is excited to announce that we were finally given the okay to get started updating...
Spend Time with Eleanor Roosevelt
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Sep 20
Tuesday, September 24, 2:30 - 3:30 PM: T he Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries invite you to spend...
Robert Seyffert Lecture at the MAC - Saturday, September 28
Marion Art Center
Sep 19
Artist's Lecture at the Marion Art Center -
Robert Seyffert
Saturday, September 28, 11am...
SCCMS: Wind City
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Sep 19
South Coast Chamber Music Series - Season Openers
September 28 in Marion & September...
Orthopedic surgeon Helena Meyer, MD, to present“Your Aching Feet (and Ankles)”
Saint Anne's Hospital
Sep 19
Get info about the latest in non-surgical and surgical treatments for foot & ankle conditions...
Clean Right tackles Pizza Franchise Floors
Clean Right Cleaning Solutions
Sep 18
Clean Right Cleaning Solutions Tackles Pizza Franchise Floors Clean Right Cleaning Solution s,...
Shenanigans Bar & Grill Entertainment for 9/19 - 9/22
Shenanigans Bar & Grill
Sep 17
Open For Breakfast On
SUNDAY
8am - Noon / With FULL BAR OFFERED! Entertainment for 9/19 - 9...
Please Join Us at Scoops For Hoops On Saturday, September 21
Wareham CORE
Sep 17
Please join Wareham CORE at Nana’s Ice Cream in Onset from 12-4 PM for an end of summer fundraiser...
Open House - 10 Headlands Drive
Upper Cape Realty
Sep 17
UPPER CAPE REALTY is hosting an Open House on Saturday, September 21st from 1:00 PM -3:00 PM at 10...
Open House - 14 Gitche Gumee Rd.
Upper Cape Realty
Sep 17
UPPER CAPE REALTY is hosting an Open House on Saturday, September 21st from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at...
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Upcoming Events
Today
9:30 am
to
11:00 am
Line dancing classes
2:15 pm
Conversational French classes to resume at Rochester...
5:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Mattapoisett Cruise Nights bring cars together
5:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Beach Yoga Series at Gooseberry Island
6:30 pm
Learn about mosquitoes in Marion
Saturday, September 21
10:00 am
Walk through the Sippican Lands Trust Radio Tower...
10:30 am
Celebrate Shel Silverstein
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Open House - 10 Gitche Gumee Rd.
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Open House - 14 Gitche Gumee Rd.
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Boy scouts to hold gaga tournament
12:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Please Join Us at Scoops For Hoops on September 21
1:00 pm
Teen cooking club
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Open House - 10 Headlands Drive
6:00 pm
to
10:00 pm
The Friends of Jack Foundation to host Annual...
Monday, September 23
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Health counseling at the Rochester Senior Center
11:30 am
Explore antique treasures
12:00 pm
Special Luncheon by Hana Milhench
3:30 pm
Ned’s Point Wellness Walk
5:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Used Library Book Sale
6:30 pm
Tabor Academy to host science lecture
Tuesday, September 24
9:00 am
to
5:30 pm
Library Used Book Sale
10:00 am
Lands trust, senior center continue walking...
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
2:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Spend Time with Eleanor Roosevelt
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
6:30 pm
to
7:45 pm
Mattapoisett Recreation to host free basketball clinic
Wednesday, September 25
9:00 am
to
5:30 pm
Library Used Book Sale
10:00 am
Ballroom dancing class
10:30 am
to
12:30 pm
Public Health Nurse at Marion Senior Center
11:30 am
to
2:00 pm
Waterfront Memory Cafe
4:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Flu clinic for seniors
7:30 pm
to
9:15 pm
Men’s league ‘pick up’ basketball games held at...
Thursday, September 26
9:30 am
Marion Senior Center to host museum trip
10:00 am
to
10:45 am
Free ‘Cool Banana Wig’ Concerts Return to Friends...
1:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Library Used Book Sale
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Support group for memory loss caregivers
4:00 pm
Learn about Social Security benefits
4:30 pm
Mattapoisett Recreation hosts drop-in adult pickleball
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Veterans social
6:30 pm
Cafe Parlez Book Group discusses "Astray”
7:00 pm
The Bogs Wellness Walk
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Marketplace
Seasonal Floor Care with Clean Right
Amgee Domain: Publish Date:
Sep 18
Grace Lighthouse Revival Sunday Evening Services
Amgee Domain: Publish Date:
Sep 10
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Classifieds
NEED SOMEONE FOR ERRANDS?
EXPERIENCED CARPENTER!!
Painting - Interior and Exterior
A handyman and more
RP Construction
Full-time salesperson wanted!
Eric Cordeiro Electric
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Real Estate
Onset Land
Wareham
75,000.00
Half acre lot in Onset. Area has town water and town sewer. Walk to the Beach and Village.
Stellar 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
to
1:00pm
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
Thinking Of Building That Dream Home?
Rochester
250,000.00
SALE PENDING! Rochester 6.06 acres in a quiet country setting to build the dream home you’ve always...
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Swifts Beach Ranch
Wareham
239,900.00
Adorable and Affordable! This light and airy year-round Ranch style home offers convenient one-...
Upper Cape 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
Aptucxet Condo - 42 Ships Way
Bourne
299,500.00
This home is one of the best values available in Bourne. Nestled in the Canal front community of...
Upper Cape Realty
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
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
3 Bedroom Saltbox w/ Waterviews
Wareham
269,000.00
Single owner saltbox in beautiful Indian Heights. Enjoy views of Buttermilk Bay from your three...
Open House:
Saturday, September 21, 2019 -
11:00am
to
1:00pm
Upper Cape Realty
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