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Tuesday, October 16, 2018
WHAT'S NEW
News
Rochester Country Fair moves forward with changes despite objections
Happenings
First Congregational Church of Rochester’s Women’s Guild to hold Christmas fair, Nov. 3
News
Mattapoisett Harbormaster requests new boat
Obituaries
Herbert J. Barrett, 88
News
Marion Special Town Meeting Preview
Arts
Marion Art Center to open play about art
Obituaries
Nicholas Mendes, 80
Arts
Former flight attendant details physical, metaphysical travels in book talk
Arts
Mattapoisett resident to give poetry lecture
Happenings
Third annual Family Fun Festival on Oct. 27
Mattapoisett Medical Marijuana Forum highlights other perspective
Fundraising for a good cause at Octopurr Fest
Rochester accident victim airlifted to hospital
Despite sideline support, Tabor field hockey falls to Greenwich
Buzzards Bay Coalition opens collaborative Field Operations Center in Marion
Marion Firefighters mix fun with safety tips at Open House
Homecoming rally, undefeated football team make for an exciting Friday at ORRHS
After school astronomy program at the Marion Natural History Museum
Marion Natural History Museum Lecture traces the history of landscapes
Rochester School Committee approves improvement plan
News
Rochester Country Fair moves forward with changes despite objections
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Country Fair Committee will move forward with substantial changes to next year’s event, including...
Mattapoisett Medical Marijuana Forum highlights other perspective
MATTAPOISETT — Only one resident attended the public forum on medical marijuana to comment on the Mattapoisett Planning...
Mattapoisett Harbormaster requests new boat
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Harbormaster Department’s boat is still awaiting repairs after it was damaged by storms last...
Marion Special Town Meeting Preview
Marion residents will be asked to weigh in on many different issues at the Oct. 22 Special Town Meeting, including...
Fundraising for a good cause at Octopurr Fest
ROCHESTER — It’s All About the Animals, Inc., a nonprofit animal shelter located on Marion Road, hosted its Octopurr Fest...
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Schools
Homecoming rally, undefeated football team make for an exciting Friday at ORRHS
MATTAPOISETT —On Friday afternoon, the beloved Old Rochester bulldog was rescued four times -- by Superman, Shrek, from a...
Rochester School Committee approves improvement plan
ROCHESTER — Rochester School Committee members voted on Thursday night to approve a new two-year strategic plan which...
Tri-town teachers get educated on project-based learning
Friday, Oct. 5, was a day off for students of the Old Rochester Regional School District, but teachers and staff spent the...
ORRHS seniors visit Ned’s Point
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Obituaries
Herbert J. Barrett, 88
Herbert J. Barrett, 88, of Wareham, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at his home following a period of declining health. He was...
Nicholas Mendes, 80
Nicholas “Nick” Mendes USMC (ret), 80, of Rochester passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 9 in Bourne. He was predeceased...
Carol H. Perry, 89
Carol H. (Houston) Perry, 89, of Mattapoisett died Oct. 4, 2018 unexpectedly at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife...
Bruce Maksy, 77
Bruce A. Maksy, 77, of Rochester, died Oct. 4 at his home after a long illness. He was the husband of Deborah C. (Moody)...
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Sports
Despite sideline support, Tabor field hockey falls to Greenwich
MARION — Although Tabor Academy held its Tabor Day Saturday, rallying alumni to come support student athletes and new hall...
Homecoming rally, undefeated football team make for an exciting Friday at ORRHS
MATTAPOISETT —On Friday afternoon, the beloved Old Rochester bulldog was rescued four times -- by Superman, Shrek, from a...
Old Rochester volleyball bested by Apponequet Lakers
Despite being at home and a clamorous crowd cheering them on, the Old Rochester Regional High School girls varsity...
Old Colony shines during Homecoming game
ROCHESTER — It was a cold Homecoming game at Oliveira Field. Huddled on the bleachers to stay warm, Old Colony football fans...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Rochester accident victim airlifted to hospital
MARION — On Oct. 13 at approximately 6:51 p.m., the Marion Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a car...
Marion Firefighters mix fun with safety tips at Open House
MARION — The Marion Fire Department held their Fire Prevention Open House on Friday night, giving kids the chance to mix fun...
Fire Prevention Open House, Oct. 12
MARION — Marion Fire-EMS will be hosting a fire prevention open house on Friday, Oct. 12, at 50 Spring St. From 6 p.m. to 8...
New Bedford man killed in Rochester collision Saturday
ROCHESTER — A New Bedford man died in a traffic collision in Rochester on Saturday, according to the Rochester Police...
Mattapoisett fire chief, 4 others rescued from Cape Cod Canal after boat crash
WAREHAM – Mattapoisett Fire Chief Andrew Murray was one of five people pulled from the Cape Cod Canal Monday night in what...
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Happenings
First Congregational Church of Rochester’s Women’s Guild to hold Christmas fair, Nov. 3
ROCHESTER — The Women’s Guild will hold its annual Christmas fair on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the...
Marion Firefighters mix fun with safety tips at Open House
MARION — The Marion Fire Department held their Fire Prevention Open House on Friday night, giving kids the chance to mix fun...
After school astronomy program at the Marion Natural History Museum
MARION — The Marion Natural History Museum's afterschool group had fun learning about the planets, dwarf planets and moons...
Marion Natural History Museum Lecture traces the history of landscapes
On Saturday Oct. 6, the Marion Natural History Museum and the Sippican Lands Trust enjoyed learning a little about the New...
Marion Art Center to open play about art
Yasmina Reza’s “ART” will open at the Marion Art Center at Friday, Nov. 9 with subsequent performances on Saturday, Nov. 10...
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Arts
Marion Art Center to open play about art
Yasmina Reza’s “ART” will open at the Marion Art Center at Friday, Nov. 9 with subsequent performances on Saturday, Nov. 10...
Former flight attendant details physical, metaphysical travels in book talk
MARION — When Rebecca Tripp came to Marion’s Elizabeth Taber Library to give an author talk on a rainy Thursday night, she...
Mattapoisett resident to give poetry lecture
Betty Jeanne (BJ) Nooth, a resident of Mattapoisett, will give a reading and talk titled “Why I Love Poetry” at the...
A Q&A with Marion Art Center’s new director
Marion Art Center named Jodi Stevens as its new executive director in mid-September. Sippican Week sat down with her on the...
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From our Members
Fall Book Sale at Southworth Library
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Oct 15
The Southworth Library Fall book sale runs from October 18-20, with a members’ preview the evening...
Oriental Brush Painting Class Sign-up
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Oct 15
On Wednesday 10/24 from 1-3 PM, local artist Jane Bregoli will hold a class on Oriental Brush...
Fall Cleanup Kicks Off!!
Don't Trash Wareham
Oct 14
Thanks to a Don’t Trash Wareham team, the Narrows is looking pretty good today! It took five people...
OCTOBER USED BOOK SALES
Friends of the Wareham Free Library, Inc.
Oct 13
Join the Friends for some fantastic bargains at the October Book Sales. We have plenty of books for...
Got jewelry? Purses, scarves, etc.?
Friends of the Wareham Free Library, Inc.
Oct 13
Members of the Friends of the Wareham Free Library are getting ready for another Jewelry and...
Hawthorn Medical Associates and Saint Anne’s Hospital to host an evening focused on health and wellness for women
Saint Anne's Hospital
Oct 09
DARTMOUTH, Mass. — Women over age 40 often have different health interests and needs than their...
Shenanigans Bar & Grill Entertainment for 10/11 - 10/14
Shenanigans Bar & Grill
Oct 09
Open For Breakfast Saturday 8am - 11am and Sunday 8am - Noon with Full Bar!!! Motorcycle Raffle -...
Dartmouth Barnes & Noble Hosts Bookfair to Benefit Lloyd Center for the Environment – Saturday, October 13
Lloyd Center for the Environment
Oct 05
Support the Lloyd Center for the Environment at Barnes & Noble in Dartmouth, MA. In an effort...
Onset-Wareham Fireworks Committee now seeking members for 2019 planning
Onset Bay Association
Oct 03
The 2019 Onset-Wareham Fireworks Committee is now seeking new members! The Fireworks is currently...
WAREHAM’S GOT TALENT SHOW!
Wareham Library Foundation
Oct 03
Wareham definitely has talent! The Talent Show will take place on October 19 at 6:30 pm at the...
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, October 17
1:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
Gleason Family YMCA Knitting Group
Friday, October 19
6:30 pm
to
9:00 pm
WAREHAM’S GOT TALENT SHOW!
7:00 pm
Classic Film Series: ‘The Exorcist’
Saturday, October 20
8:30 am
to
12:00 pm
East Mattapoisett Quaker church to hold annual fall...
6:00 pm
Marion church chowder and soup tasting on Oct. 20
Monday, October 22
8:00 am
Early voting in Mattapoisett
8:30 am
Upcoming events at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Knitting Group
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Business
New Marion Indoor Tennis owner promises high-level tennis
MARION — When he was four years old, Karsten Rathlev’s father handed him a tennis racket and taught him to play the game...
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People
A Q&A with Marion Art Center’s new director
Marion Art Center named Jodi Stevens as its new executive director in mid-September. Sippican Week sat down with her on the...
more
Marketplace
Shenanigans Bar & Grill Entertainment for 10/18 - 10/21
Shenanigans Bar & Grill
Oct 15
Open For Breakfast Saturday 8am - 11am and Sunday 8am - Noon with Full Bar!!! Motorcycle Raffle -...
Ara’s Salon
Ara's Salon Spa & Hair Studio
Oct 04
$10.00 Pink Strands for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Ara’s Salon - 2667 Cranberry Highway, Wareham...
Ara’s Salon
Ara's Salon Spa & Hair Studio
Oct 03
Fall Back to Beautiful Skin
Fall Facial Special - $55.00 (regularly $65.00) and receive...
Shenanigans Bar & Grill Entertainment for 10/4 -10/7
Shenanigans Bar & Grill
Oct 03
Open For Breakfast Saturday 8am - 11am and Sunday 8am - Noon with Full Bar!!! Motorcycle Raffle -...
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Classifieds
House for Sale
Gomez Landscaping
Council on Aging Program...
Wayne's Handyman Services...
AFFORDABLE HAULING
DUMP RUNS
Marcy house cleaning
Campus Rentals and Rink Assistant
HARBORVIEW APARTMENT
Painting - Exterior and Interior
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Real Estate
Best of Old and New in this Waterfront 1820 E. Wareham Colonial
Wareham
359,999.00
Completely renovated: paint, windows, electrical, plumbing, heating. Additions include central air...
LaForce Realty
Move-In Ready 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Cape
Wareham
329,900.00
Pack Your Bags! This is the perfect home to be in for the first kick off of the season! Lovely Cape...
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Brand New Construction - Lot 22 on Ridgehill Lane
Bourne
575,000.00
UPPER CAPE REALTY One of a very few house lots remaining in Sagamore Beach. This beautifully...
Upper Cape Realty
For Lease 36x40 Morton Building
Wareham
2,200.00
UPPER CAPE REALTY has FOR LEASE a Brand new 3 bay Morton Garage. 30X40 on a large level lot with 14...
Upper Cape Realty
Waterfront On Spectacle Pond!
Wareham
272,000.00
Waterfront - check. Privacy- check. Adorable - check. Waterfront on lovely Spectacle Pond! Swim,...
Open House:
Saturday, September 22, 2018 -
11:00am
to
1:00pm
LaForce Realty
Wilson Ave Home with Garage and Shed
Bourne
249,900.00
UPPER CAPE REALTY This bright and sunny home may be just what you've been looking for! Pride of...
Upper Cape Realty
BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION 1/2 MILE TO THE OCEAN
Hometown
489,900.00
You must see this Brand New 4 bedroom Colonial home in an excellent South Yarmouth neighborhood set...
Open House:
Saturday, September 29, 2018 -
11:00am
to
1:00pm
Latham/LaCava Realtors-JACK CONWAY CO
CUL-DA-SAC NEIGHBORHOOD
Wareham
454,900.00
Waterfront Brand New !!! This terrific three bedroom ranch is set on over an acre of pristine land...
Open House:
Saturday, September 29, 2018 -
2:00pm
to
4:00pm
Latham/LaCava Realtors-JACK CONWAY CO
Turnkey 3 bed 1 bath - Long Pond access
Lakeville
279,900.00
This light, airy and affordable completely renovated 3 bedroom 1 bath home is waiting for you!...
Open House:
Sunday, September 23, 2018 -
1:30pm
to
3:00pm
LaForce Realty
Carver Raised Ranch
Carver
299,900.00
UPPER CAPE REALTY This spacious 3 bedroom home is situated on a large wooded lot with tons of...
Upper Cape Realty
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