Old Rochester, Old Colony teams make it to the playoffs Four winter sports teams from Old Rochester Regional High School and Old Colony Regional Vocational… Marion selects temporary Planning Board memberMARION — After interviewing several candidates during a Tuesday, March 3 joint meeting with the… Barbara Lee appointed to Rochester School CommitteeROCHESTER — A once-vacant Rochester position on the Old Rochester Regional School Committee has… Community mourns death of Madelyn Eitas, 11-year-old who died following Utah avalanche ACUSHNET — Family, friends and community members filled Century House, a banquet hall, on… Snow cleanup continues as weather warms up the Tri-Town Roads are clear and power has been restored in the Tr-Town since a historic blizzard hit the South… What's New Frederic Stanley Bacon III, 85 Elaine B. Thompson, 90 Winter Tree Identification Walk with the Mattapoisett Land Trust Jennifer (Andresen) Cipriano, 76 Sung Bok Kim Most Popular Peter Alexander Borsari, 82 Sandra May Cabral, 74 Community mourns death of Madelyn Eitas, 11-year-old who died following Utah avalanche Jennifer (Andresen) Cipriano, 76 Madelyn Eitas, 11 News Marion selects temporary Planning Board member MARION — After interviewing several candidates during a Tuesday, March 3 joint meeting with the Planning and Select boards,… Barbara Lee appointed to Rochester School Committee ROCHESTER — A once-vacant Rochester position on the Old Rochester Regional School Committee has been temporarily filled… Community mourns death of Madelyn Eitas, 11-year-old who died following Utah avalanche ACUSHNET — Family, friends and community members filled Century House, a banquet hall, on Sunday, March 1 to memorialize… Snow cleanup continues as weather warms up the Tri-Town Roads are clear and power has been restored in the Tr-Town since a historic blizzard hit the South Coast this week, but… Tri-Town residents weather the storm as blizzard ends The Tri-Town weathered approximately 24 inches of snow from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning, according to the National… Schools School closures, parking bans and Sunday storm forecast Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester are expected to be hit by blizzard conditions closing schools and starting parking bans… Off to the races! Cub scouts compete in annual pinewood derby ROCHESTER — Dozens of Cub Scouts waited on bleachers, anticipation thick in the air as their pinewood derby cars idled at… 'Buddy Benches' promote inclusion at Sippican Elementary MARION — Making friends has become easier for elementary students with the installation of two new benches at Sippican… Opinion Letter to the editor: We the People need to stand up “The Constitution of the United States is the final refuge of every right that is enjoyed by any American. So long as it is… Letter to the editor: Response to youth engagement Dear Editor, A huge thank you goes to Nicki Demakis for highlighting the importance of Town Meeting and municipal… Letter to the editor: Why The Young People of Our Community Matter Mattapoisett holds its Annual Town Meeting in early May followed by its municipal elections. Both events quietly shape… Obituaries Frederic Stanley Bacon III, 85 Frederic Stanley Bacon III July 29, 1940 – February 26, 2026 Frederic Stanley Bacon III, of Marion, Massachusetts,… Elaine B. Thompson, 90 Elaine B. Thompson, 90, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital… Jennifer (Andresen) Cipriano, 76 MARION - Jennifer (Andresen) Cipriano, 76, of Marion passed away on February 26, 2026, after a brief illness. She was the… Sung Bok Kim Sung Bok Kim, of Mattapoisett, born September 1932 passed away on February 23. He retired to Mattapoisett in 2013 after a… Peter Alexander Borsari, 82 MARION – Peter Alexander Borsari, 82, of Marion, passed away February 24, 2026, at home. He was the husband of Marjorie (… Old Rochester, Old Colony teams make it to the playoffs Marion selects temporary Planning Board member Barbara Lee appointed to Rochester School Committee Community mourns death of Madelyn Eitas, 11-year-old who died following Utah avalanche Snow cleanup continues as weather warms up the Tri-Town Tri-Town residents weather the storm as blizzard ends Car catches fire in Rochester Bitter snow and wind shuts down Tri-Town School closures, parking bans and Sunday storm forecast Blizzard conditions expected from Sunday through Monday in Tri-Town Sports Old Rochester, Old Colony teams make it to the playoffs Four winter sports teams from Old Rochester Regional High School and Old Colony Regional Vocational High School qualified… Old Colony celebrates graduating players with winter senior nights ROCHESTER —As the winter sports season comes to a close, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School celebrated the… Brotherhood and consistency is the goal for a young Old Colony basketball team ROCHESTER — Even with a young basketball team, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School’s boys basketball team… Sticking it to the standard: The female Old Rochester hockey player MARION — When Old Rochester hockey players hit the ice, they all look the same with bulky padding, silver skates and sticks… True grit is Old Rochester hockey’s goal this season MARION — Grit and continual improvement are the biggest goals for Old Rochester Regional High School boys varsity hockey… Police, Fire & Courts A new officer joins the Rochester Police force ROCHESTER — The Rochester Police Department’s newest officer officially joined the force Tuesday evening. Jaclyn Kaulback… Rochester driver hits snowbank, causing vehicle rollover ROCHESTER — A car flipped over after hitting a snow bank Sunday morning at the intersection of High Street and Looks Mill… Amazon delivery van catches fire in Marion, no injuries MARION — A vehicle fire occurred between 143 Cross Neck Road and 112 Cross Neck Road in Marion over the weekend. The… Rochester police assist in Duxbury drug charge case ROCHESTER — The Rochester Police Department was among several area agencies that assisted an investigation into a Duxbury… People Middleboro teacher, outdoor educator promotes stewardship with Sippican Lands Trust MARION — When Alan Harris isn’t in the classroom teaching about nature, he can be found on Sippican Lands Trust trails… Tri-Town duo put their cooking ‘chops’ to good use MARION — When the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — better known as SNAP — went unfunded for part of November… Marion teens prepare for mission trip serving youth in foster care system MARION — While the youth of Saint Gabriel's Episcopal Church have gone on several trips to volunteer in communities in need… Service project feeds families at Old Rochester Junior High MATTAPOISETT — Seventh-grader Andrew Cody rushes around a small room in his junior high school’s building. He’s busy… Friends of Jack supports pediatric health around the South Coast MATTAPOISETT — Jill Fearons never left her son Jack’s side when he was admitted to Boston Children’s Hospital at 5 years… Happenings Winter Tree Identification Walk with the Mattapoisett Land Trust MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Land Trust is hosting a Winter Tree identification walk on Saturday, March 7 at 10 a.m. at… Rochester Republican Town Committee to hold March meeting ROCHESTER — The next Rochester Republican Town Committee meeting will be held Monday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. The event will be… Marion Warming Center open MARION — A warming and charging center will be open at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Sippican School. … Final days to sign up for the annual Quahog Reading Program MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library is hosting the Quahog Reading Program for all students across the Tri-… Children's events at Plumb Library coming this March ROCHESTER — Join the Plumb Library throughout March for an assortment of children's activities and events. Crafty… From Our Members Cape Cod Mermaid Hair at Tide & True Tide & True Mar 04 Cape Cod Mermaid Hair is coming back to Onset on Saturday April 4th 10-3 at Tide & True. Onset… The Golden Thimble Pop Up at Tide & True Tide & True Mar 04 We're so excited for The Golden Thimble to pop up at Tide & True Saturday March 28th 10am-2pm!… Coastal Collective & Cape Clasp-less Permanent Jewelry Pop Up at Tide & True Tide & True Mar 04 We're so excited to have Jess from Coastal Collective & Cape Claspless Permanent Jewelry coming… Percussion Powerhouse at the NBSO! New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Mar 04 New Bedford Symphony Welcomes Percussion Powerhouse Cynthia… March with the Wareham Land Trust Wareham Land Trust Mar 03 March with the Wareham Land Trust The days are getting longer and we are ready to welcome… Woman's Health & Wellness at Sippican Woman's Club Sippican Woman's Club Mar 01 Sippican Woman’s Club to Host March 13thWomen’s Health Presentation MARION — The… EVENING BUSINESS CONNECTIONS NETWORKING EVENT Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce Feb 27 Join us for an engaging after-hours event in a welcoming environment. Build new… Mary Cassatt, A New Woman Friends of Dartmouth Libraries Feb 22 Join the Friends of the Dartmouth… Southcoast Health Welcomes Seven New Providers to Expand Patient Care Southcoast Health Feb 18 Southcoast Health is pleased to announce that the not-for-profit… How to Talk to Your Adult Children About Inheritance and Estate Planning BankFive Feb 18 Talking about money can feel uncomfortable for many families, especially when the topic is… Upcoming Events Thursday, March 5 3:00 pm to9:00 pm Enjoy Lucky Goat Brewing & Support Damien's Pantry Friday, March 6 7:30 pm ‘The 39 Steps’ play coming to the Marion Art Center... 7:30 pm Saturday, March 7 7:00 pm Join the Harvard Krokodiloes for a jazzy night of music 7:00 pm Sunday, March 8 12:00 pm Chicken Dinner with the Marion Social Club 12:00 pm Monday, March 9 5:30 pm Rochester Democratic Town Committee to hold caucus 5:30 pm