Learning blooms at the Marion Natural History Museum MARION —An afterschool group had a berry good time learning about farming one of the region’s most… Marion Art Center Halloween parade draws hundreds MARION — As the band began its tune, costumed trick or treaters flooded cottage street for the… Tabor Academy students prepare to break a leg for fall production MARION — After tackling their math and English courses, seven Tabor Academy students are gearing… Marion runner makes school history BOURNE — Junior track runner Sam Fischer, a Marion resident who attends Upper Cape Cod Regional… Residents oppose new build at long-postponed Conservation Commission hearing MATTAPOISETT — After high resident turnout prevented the Conservation Commission from holding… What's New Mary D. (DeCoffe) Jones, 79 Marjorie “Marge” Horvitz Tayer Learn ‘wall’ about New England ecology Pamela Carrier, 67 Jack W. McGraw Sr, 90 Most Popular Residents oppose new build at long-postponed Conservation Commission hearing Marion residents celebrate a branch of history Marion runner makes school history Marion Art Center Halloween parade draws hundreds 15% of Tri-Town voters have already voted early News Learning blooms at the Marion Natural History Museum MARION —An afterschool group had a berry good time learning about farming one of the region’s most iconic crops at the… Tabor Academy students prepare to break a leg for fall production MARION — After tackling their math and English courses, seven Tabor Academy students are gearing up for an entirely… Newly-identified remains of World War II soldier finally coming home FAIRHAVEN — For most of her life, Pauline Parker didn’t know she had a great-uncle, let alone one who served in World War… Halloween event treats kids to candy at Silvershell Beach MARION —Superheroes, aliens, vampires and more mingled at Silvershell Beach as part of the town’s Halloween festivities.… ORR Early childhood hosts family fun day MATTAPOISETT — Students from Old Rochester Regional High School’s Early Childhood and Care program put their learning into… Schools Sippican School to continue participating in comfort dog research project MARION — Norman, the Marion Police Department’s comfort dog, will once again be part of a county-wide research project led… Marion, Mattapoisett receive road safety grants The Marion and Mattapoisett Police Departments received state grants to increase road safety. The grants are part of… ORR receives $50,000 career-preparedness grant MATTAPOISETT — Old Rochester Regional High School recently received a $50,000 state grant to strengthen its career-… Opinion Letter to the editor: Leave financial decisions to parents My husband and I opened 529 college savings accounts for our twin daughters when they were born 28 years ago. We… Letter to the editor: Yes on ballot questions 4 and 9 The League of Women Voters SouthCoast urges voters to vote yes on ballot questions four and nine to strengthen our… Letter to the Editor: Vote early and make your voice heard To the Editor: I urge my fellow citizens: Vote and vote early. Your vote is your voice. Your voice tells your story. Your… Letter to the editor: Let us lead with respect Recent discussions in Rochester concern me, both as a former RMS student and a trans person. Particularly, two topics which… Letter to the editor: A wonderful evening of community and gratitude The annual summer picnic held on Thursday, August 6, was a beautiful evening filled with music, friendship, delicious… Obituaries Mary D. (DeCoffe) Jones, 79 Mary D. (DeCoffe) Jones, 79, of Marion died peacefully October 29, 2026 after a period of declining health surrounded by… Marjorie “Marge” Horvitz Tayer Marjorie “Marge” Horvitz Tayer passed away on October 25, surrounded by her loving family. Born in 1937, the first-born… Pamela Carrier, 67 Pamela Carrier, 67, of Mattapoisett died October 23, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in New Bedford,… Jack W. McGraw Sr, 90 Jack W. McGraw Sr, 90, of Mattapoisett died October 25, 2026 at home surrounded by his family.He was the devoted husband of… Linda Jane (Krull) Klappholz, 87 Linda Jane (Krull) Klappholz of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2026 at the age of 87. She was… Learning blooms at the Marion Natural History Museum Marion Art Center Halloween parade draws hundreds Tabor Academy students prepare to break a leg for fall production Marion runner makes school history Residents oppose new build at long-postponed Conservation Commission hearing 15% of Tri-Town voters have already voted early Tabor Academy’s fall drama opens this week Marion residents celebrate a branch of history Costumed lifters flex at Gleason YMCA powerlifting competition Newly-identified remains of World War II soldier finally coming home Sports Costumed lifters flex at Gleason YMCA powerlifting competition WAREHAM — Lifters from the Tri-Town pumped iron in style at the Gleason Family YMCA’s fourth annual Powerlifting Fundraiser… Tabor boys crew take part in Head of the Charles MARION — For the third year in a row, a Tabor Academy team competed in the country’s largest rowing regatta. The… Police, Fire & Courts Rochester firefighter graduates from academy Daniel Ouellette of the Rochester Fire Department recently graduated from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Call/… Dump truck crashes on highway near Mattapoisett MATTAPOISETT — A dump truck crashed off the side of Interstate 195 early Thursday morning, trapping the driver. The… People Girl Scouts learn from a Broadway star MARION — Marion's Girl Scout Troop 67047 lived the Broadway experience in New York City. The troop met with Joomin Hwang, a… Falling into autumn with the Natural History Museum MARION — Children experience a colorful autumn day through a Natural History Museum program on Oct. 14. The museum’s… Macallister in the hunt for seat in Congress MATTAPOISETT — He has been a Mattapoisett select board member and a reality TV star. Now Tyler Macallister has set his… Young foresters study Marion's ecosystem MARION — A fall afterschool group from the Natural History Museum went on a foresting trip in Holmes Woods to… Over a decade later, Rochester woman continues fundraising legacy ROCHESTER — In the last 10 years, Donna Tocci has walked countless steps and helped raise over $80,000 in memory of a… Happenings Marion Veterans Day Ceremony to be held Nov. 11 MARION — Marion is preparing to honor its veterans. The annual Veterans Day ceremony will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday,… Elizabeth Taber Library announces new events MARION — The Elizabeth Taber Library has several upcoming events for patrons of all ages. Halloween party. Join the library… Last chance to climb lighthouse this year is Halloween MATTAPOISETT — The last day of the season to tour Ned’s Point Lighthouse will be Halloween. Tours will be available… Fall nature drawing rescheduled to Oct. 24 MARION — The Natural History Museum’s fall nature drawing and journaling event was rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10-… Upcoming natural history museum programs MARION — The Natural History Museum has upcoming programs for the community. The museum will host Professor Robert Thorson… Arts Tabor Academy’s fall drama opens this week MARION — At 6 a.m., a mother and daughter sit at a cafe brainstorming get-rich-quick schemes, while the barista studies her… "Tiny Beautiful Things" shares a story of hope and healing MARION — Even though her readers don’t know her name, Sugar spends the runtime of “Tiny Beautiful Things” revealing every… From Our Members November with the Wareham Land Trust Wareham Land Trust Nov 01 November is a beautiful time to be outside in Wareham, and we have a full month of trail… Holiday Wishlist Weekend at Tide & True Tide & True Oct 31 It's one of our all time favorite weekends at Tide & True! Holiday Wishlist Weekend! Come by… Thinking About Your Next Move? Erin Hovan, Hovan Property Group, COMPASS Oct 29 There's something truly special about calling Marion, Mattapoisett,… A Haunting Musical Journey New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Oct 29 South Coast Chamber Music Series Presents All Souls October 31 and November 1… Fall Family Fun Day Smith Mills Preschool & Kindergarten Oct 29 Smith Mills Family of Christ Church and Smith Mills Christian Preschool & Kindergarten… Local Business Spotlight: A&T Plumbing Heating & Mechanical Co. Inc. BankFive Oct 29 From apprentice to business owner, learn how George Faria built on A&T Plumbing’s legacy… Annual Holiday Collectible Ornament and Candy Cane Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce Oct 27 The Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that the 2026 collectible… Randall Goosby Joins the NBSO November 21 New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Oct 26 New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Presents “Goosby Plays Brahms” on November 21 at The… New! Music for all ages with Sara Achorn Marion Art Center Oct 23 the MAC welcomes Sara Achorn as our new music instructor. The MAC and Sara are featuring lessons… Demarest Lloyd State Park: Parking, Tides and Sandbars Tides Real Estate Oct 22 From TIDESTIDES is a team affiliated with Real Broker MA, LLC, a licensed Massachusetts real… Upcoming Events Friday, November 6 6:00 pm to10:33 pm Learn ‘wall’ about New England ecology 6:00 pm to 10:33 pm Saturday, November 7 10:00 am Mattapoisett Museum to host holiday craft fair 10:00 am 11:00 am Rochester Land Trust to hold annual meeting 11:00 am 1:00 pm Meet Wally the Green Monster at Rochester Council on... 1:00 pm 7:00 pm Marion Art Center to host Grammy-nominated musician 7:00 pm