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Learn knitting, indoor gardening at Mattapoisett Library
Hot chocolate hike, scavenger hunt over February vacation
Learn about old-growth forests
Register for Taber Library’s ‘Tables of Content’
Opinion: Lost man
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Fundraiser planned for hometown hero Becket Kiernan
Marion town administrator named, will start in March
With loss of tree a reminder of Marion’s past
Mattapoisett first responders outline 2024 capital expenses
Running for a good cause at Old Colony
News
Marion Portuguese, Azorean and Cape Verdean communities to share experiences
MARION — Members of the Marion community gathered in the Marion Music Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 2 to learn more about the...
Enjoy the winter season with Buzzards Bay Coalition events
MATTAPOISETT — Don’t let the cold weather keep you from going outside. The Buzzards Bay Coalition has a number of outdoor...
Marion town administrator named, will start in March
MARION — The town of Marion has gone four months without an official town administrator, but now there will be a new face in...
February events at the Mattapoisett Library
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library has young adult programs to fall in love with this February. Craft...
Fundraiser planned for hometown hero Becket Kiernan
ROCHESTER — Becket Kiernan’s mother, Lynda, remembers her son as a “scholar warrior,” and she hopes that with the...
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Schools
‘This is home’: Old Rochester alumni returns with Harvard a capella group
MATTAPOISETT — The Krokodiloes, Harvard University’s oldest a cappella group, took a break from their globe-trotting music...
Old Rochester celebrates Students' work in genealogy course
MATTAPOISETT — On Jan. 18, students, faculty and families attended an event in the Old Rochester Regional High School...
With loss of tree a reminder of Marion’s past
MARION — The 100-year-old Norway Spruce in front of Sippican School in Marion was more than a tree, it was a “cradle of...
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Opinion
Opinion: Embrace our human melting pot
To the editor: In Southcoast-Today’s January 18th edition, the article Anti-Racism Group to Expand by Matthew Ferreira was...
Opinion: TTAR response to school committee comments
To the editor: After hearing Joe Pires speak at the end of the Joint School Committee meeting on 1/19 and reading his...
Opinion: The nerve of the ORR school district not to give Good Friday off
To the editor: A recent letter to the editor whined about the Old Rochester Joint School committee voting to make “Good...
Opinion: ORR and Good Friday
To the editor: I was quite disappointed to see that the ORR Joint School Committee voted to make Good Friday a full school...
Opinion: Buzzards Bay Watershed and Nitrogen Pollution
Dear Editor: The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is proposing a set of rules that would require...
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Obituaries
Kari Sgourakes
Kari Beth Sgourakes passed away peacefully at her home in Rochester, MA on January 22nd, 2023. She was with her daughter and...
Robert Sanderson, 79
Robert Sanderson, a longtime resident of Marion, Massachusetts, died early in the morning of Monday, January 9, 2023. He was...
Nancy J. (Downing) Fletcher, 79
Nancy J. (Downing) Fletcher, 79, of Mattapoisett died Saturday, December 31, 2022 peacefully in her home surrounded by her...
Carol W.”Bibe” (Winslow) Lawrence, 88
ROCHESTER – Carol W.”Bibe” (Winslow) Lawrence, 88, of Rochester, passed away on Dec. 31, 2022, in Nemasket Healthcare Center...
Marie Watts, 76
Marie Watts, age 76, of Mattapoisett Massachusetts passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 28, 2022 surrounded by her...
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‘This is home’: Old Rochester alumni returns with Harvard a capella group
Marion Portuguese, Azorean and Cape Verdean communities to share experiences
Marion town administrator named, will start in March
Old Rochester celebrates Students' work in genealogy course
Fundraiser planned for hometown hero Becket Kiernan
Rochester finance committee kicks off budget season
With loss of tree a reminder of Marion’s past
Mattapoisett first responders outline 2024 capital expenses
Mattapoisett photographer imparts wisdom, advice at library lecture
Running for a good cause at Old Colony
Sports
Running for a good cause at Old Colony
ROCHESTER — The morning of Saturday, Jan. 28 was cool and sunny — the perfect day for a run, said participants in Old Colony...
Old Rochester Regional girls ice hockey team breaks record
BOURNE — The Old Rochester Regional girls ice hockey team beat their seasonal record after a win against Dennis-Yarmouth...
Old Rochester golf coach, players honored by Boston Globe
MATTAPOISETT — 2022 was a big year for Old Rochester Regional High School’s golf team. After playing an undefeated season...
Old Rochester esports tops league, learns life skills
MATTAPOISETT — Gunner McGrath expertly maneuvered the ball from centerfield and past his opponents. Playing a tough offense...
‘We not me’: Bulldogs rebuild girls varsity basketball team
“Defense, defense defense” screamed the crowd during the non-conference game of the Old Rochester Regional Bulldogs against...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Mattapoisett first responders outline 2024 capital expenses
MATTAPOISETT — First responders in Mattapoisett are planning to keep costs low for Fiscal Year 2024. Mattapoisett Fire...
Mattapoisett firefighter wins Core Competency Award
MATTAPOISETT — Firefighter Drew Weaver won the Mattapoisett Fire Department’s 2023 Core Competency Award. The winner was...
Rochester Police Department starts body camera program
ROCHESTER— Residents of Rochester may start to notice officers sporting body cameras as part of their newly implemented Body...
UPDATED: Vehicle crashes into Rochester swamp
ROCHESTER – Rochester emergency services responded to a single vehicle crash on Saturday, Jan. 8 around 8:30 a.m. at the...
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People
Life at 103: Rochester’s oldest resident honored
ROCHESTER — In the year 1919 European powers signed the Treaty of Versailles, the United States ratified the prohibition on...
Brodie strong: Marion family battles childhood cancer
MARION — Brodie Yeaw is a 12-year-old student at Sippican School in Marion. Like many children his age, he loves sports —...
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Arts
Mattapoisett photographer imparts wisdom, advice at library lecture
MATTAPOISETT — Mattapoisett-based photographer Richard Van Inwegen puts a lot of thought into his artwork. He analyzes star...
Harvard Krokodiloes to perform at Old Rochester Regional High School
MATTAPOISETT — Harvard’s Oldest A Cappella Group, the Harvard Krokodiloes, will make an appearance at Old Rochester Regional...
Marion Art Center launches playwright incubator program
MARION — Put pen to paper and craft an original play with the Marion Art Center’s Theater Playwrights Incubator. This...
Nolan Gibbons Memorial Fund opens scholarship and grant opportunities
The Nolan Gibbons Memorial Fund has opened multiple scholarship and grant applications for talented young people. There are...
Mattapoisett’s got talent: open mic night brings out musicians
MATTAPOISETT — The lights in the Mattapoisett Museum burned a little later on Friday, Jan. 20. as the pews of the church-...
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Business
'Make your cookie and eat it too' with Marion cookie business
MARION — Debi Lindsey-Morrison never thought that spending a night making Halloween cookies could turn into an occupation...
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From Our Members
Art Camp at NBAM/Artworks!
New Bedford Art Museum
Feb 03
Introducing Art Camp at NBAM/Artworks! Bring your lunch and come to New Bedford Art Museum/Artworks...
South Coast Chamber Music Series Presents Travelogue
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Feb 03
The South Coast Chamber Music Series (SCCMS) presents “Travelogue”, a planetary tour. Missy Mazzoli...
Is tooth pain getting in the way of enjoying your life?
Southcoast Dental
Feb 03
We’re your gateway to great dental care. We offer in-house payment plans and work with many...
SUPPORT THE LIBRARY FRIENDS!
Friends of the Wareham Free Library, Inc.
Feb 01
Did you mark your calendars? Let’s all meet at El Mariachi Restaurant on Monday, February 20 any...
Why Is Your Credit Score So Important?
BankFive
Feb 01
Borrowing money allows you to purchase items you might not otherwise be able to afford upfront,...
Ask us about Kleer
Southcoast Dental
Feb 01
A great alternative to dental insurance, it allows patients gain access to affordable coverage that...
Real Estate Education Course
Upper Cape Realty
Jan 31
You’re floundering around the house and not sure what to do ... hmmm, how about learning &...
Real Estate Education Course
Upper Cape Realty
Jan 31
You’re floundering around the house and not sure what to do ... hmmm, how about learning &...
FriYAYs: Molly O'Leary & John Fernandes
New Bedford Art Museum
Jan 31
Join us this Friday, February 3rd for NBAM's first FriYAY event of the year!🎙️A favorite duo...
🤍 Our primary goal is your comfort as a patient
Southcoast Dental
Jan 30
🩻Our Sirona CBCT 3D x-ray provides high-quality imaging that can better diagnose oral health...
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Upcoming Events
Today
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Take a mindfulness walk with Mattapoisett Land Trust
10:00 am
to
11:30 am
OutHounds Adventure and Training Hike
3:00 pm
Celebrate the winter with Tri-County Symphonic Band
Tuesday, February 7
6:00 pm
Rochester Republican Town Committee to hold meeting
6:30 pm
to
7:45 pm
Meet with Mattapoisett Republicans
Wednesday, February 8
10:00 am
to
11:30 am
Itty Bitty Storywalk at Tinkhamtown Woodlands
Friday, February 10
12:00 pm
Learn what the Elizabeth Tabor Library has to offer
1:00 pm
Flower arranging workshop
Saturday, February 11
(All day)
Valentine’s Day at Plumb library
1:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
Intro to Geocaching at The Bogs
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Classifieds
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Real Estate
SOLD!
Wareham
509,999.00
SOLD!! Gorgeous Move In Ready Home with Panaramic Views of Sandy Beach in Onset!!
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
SOLD! 435 Old Mill Rd, Osterville
Hometown
699,900.00
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW OWNERS! Nothing to do here but move in and enjoy! Osterville Retreat. So...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Mashpee
Hometown
525,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 57 Old Colony Drive, Mashpee! Listing...
Upper Cape Realty
Just Sold by Upper Cape Realty
Wareham
107,000.00
Congrats to Upper Cape Realty’s Katie Wagner on another successful closing. Thinking of selling or...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Eastham
Hometown
499,000.00
EASTHAM Escape to this quintessential Cape Cod cottage overlooking the National Seashore. Just a...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Indian Mound Cottage
Wareham
319,000.00
Indian Mound Beach two bedroom ranch with a large front porch, full basement, upstairs laundry and...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Taunton Waterfront Townhouse
Hometown
349,000.00
Let me tell you a little about this WATERFRONT Townhome on beautiful, recreational Lake Sabbatia is...
Upper Cape Realty
3.58 Acre Lot on Mark’s Cove
Wareham
249,900.00
Attention savvy builders looking for an opportunity! This beautiful 3.58 acre lot is located on...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Waterfront Bungalow in Rosepoint
Wareham
300,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 64 Canedy Street in Wareham!...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Easton Mobile Home Park
Hometown
179,000.00
Beautiful mobile home in a pet friendly family park with many updates including floors, water...
Upper Cape Realty
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