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Join ‘The Great Community Picnic’
Dragonflies and damselflies, oh my!
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church to welcome next clergy member
A whale-y good time
Marion Concert Band to present youth concert
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Linda Joy (Miller) Pierce, 71
Updated: Thursday thunderstorm knocks power out to majority of Rochester residents
Patriotic parade fills streets of Marion
Runners run a patriotic race with a whole lot of sole
Color me impressed! Nearly 50 artists display their work in artisan market
News
Harbor Days are just around the corner
MATTAPOISETT — Get ready for lobster, live music and leisure at this year’s Harbor Days, taking place on Saturday, July 19...
Rochester Council on Aging receives $150,000 check for expansion
ROCHESTER — After over 20 years of planning an expansion to the senior center, the Rochester Council on Aging received a...
No horsing around: Marion Horse Show returns for 78th year
MARION — Equestrians of all ages trotted around Washburn Park as riders came together for the 78th annual Marion Horse Show...
All power restored in Rochester
ROCHESTER — All power has been restored in Rochester after a thunderstorm on Thursday, July 3 left most of the town without...
Patriotic parade fills streets of Marion
MARION — As lawn chairs were set and community members filled the sidewalks of Marion donned in their best red, white and...
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Schools
Old Colony student wins award for electrical construction wiring
ROCHESTER — Calvin Payne, a Rochester resident and student at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School was...
Students awarded scholarships to pursue careers in healthcare
MATTAPOISETT — Four recent Old Rochester high school graduates who intend to pursue careers in healthcare received...
Learning Center celebrates graduates, five-year anniversary
ROCHESTER — Dancing to “Shake It Off,” “Barbie Girl” and “That’s Who I Praise,” three girls wearing light pink robes waltzed...
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Opinion
Opinion: Regarding Mattapoisett Select Board expansion
The May 27 Select Board meeting perfectly illustrated why Mattapoisett needs to expand from three to five Select Board...
Opinion: On the Mattapoisett Select Board stalling citizen petition for Board expansion
If you are looking for evidence to support the expansion of our Mattapoisett select board from 3 members to 5, look no...
Letter to the Editor: Regarding the Marion Village Historic District
To the Editor: A letter to the Marion Village Historic District Study Committee and District Supporters, A sincere thank...
Opinion: Regarding SEL curriculum
To the Editor: It was disheartening that only 2 parents attended the ORR district rollout of Social Emotional Learning for...
Opinion: Regarding the proposed historic district
To the Editor:As someone who was born and raised in Marion, who spent my entire childhood on Pie Alley, I want to lend my...
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Obituaries
Linda Joy (Miller) Pierce, 71
WAREHAM – Linda Joy (Miller) Pierce, 71, formerly of Wareham, passed away on June 30, 2025, at Bourne Manor Extended Care...
Suzanne McCarter Tifft, 93
Suzanne McCarter Tifft, known to family and friends as Sue or "Nanny," died peacefully at home in Marion, Massachusetts, on...
Joy Brownell Dawson, 68
Joy Brownell Dawson passed away at her home in Rochester, Massachusetts on the morning of June 15th. She was 68 years old....
Daniel J. McCarthy, 53
MARION – Daniel J. McCarthy, 53, of Marion, passed away on June 17, 2025, at Tobey Hospital, Wareham, after an unexpected...
Ruth-Ann (Kirby) Flynn, 83
Ruth-Ann (Kirby) Flynn, 83, of Wilton CT ,passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on June 17, 2025, at The...
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Harbor Days are just around the corner
Rochester Council on Aging receives $150,000 check for expansion
Variety is key for Buzzards Bay Musicfest
No horsing around: Marion Horse Show returns for 78th year
Color me impressed! Nearly 50 artists display their work in artisan market
All power restored in Rochester
Runners run a patriotic race with a whole lot of sole
Patriotic parade fills streets of Marion
Updated: Thursday thunderstorm knocks power out to majority of Rochester residents
Rochester resident receives heroine award
Sports
Runners run a patriotic race with a whole lot of sole
MATTAPOISETT — When a thunderstorm came through the Tri-town around 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, the future of the annual...
Three tri-town swimmers earn a spot in national competition
Three tri-town swimmers earned a spot to swim on the national stage after posting strong performances at the Baystate Games...
UPDATED: The Marion to Bermuda race sets sail
MARION — The first boat has reached the finish line in the Marion to Bermuda race.
Redwood
, skippered by Pike...
Old Rochester Sailing finishes a strong season
MATTAPOISETT — The Old Rochester Regional High School Sailing Team closed out their season with a record of 8 wins and 3...
And they're off! Marion to Bermuda Race sets sail
MARION — With three foot waves and strong winds, sailors participating in the Marion to Bermuda race were in for a rough...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Updated: Thursday thunderstorm knocks power out to majority of Rochester residents
ROCHESTER — On Thursday, July 3 a brief but powerful thunderstorm left more than 45,000 people across the state without...
Marion man arrested following reports of exposure, performing a lewd act
CARVER — A Marion man was arrested on Friday, June 20 after Carver Police received a report of a man exposing himself and...
Three rescued after boat overturns in Buzzards Bay
MARION — Three people were rescued after their boat capsized in Buzzards Bay in the early afternoon on Wednesday, June 11....
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People
Rochester welcomes familiar Tri-Town face to planning
ROCHESTER — While Michaela Shoemaker has had careers in Hanover, Falmouth and Kingston — she’s finally returning to her...
Couple celebrates 100 years and decades of adventures
MARION — For over 70 years, Ann and Will Wingate have traveled around the world, and this year the couple is embarking on a...
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Happenings
Attend the Rochester Historical Society’s July bake sale
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Historical Society’s July Bake Sale & Raffles will be on Saturday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p...
Donate to the Rochester Historical Society’s annual yard sale
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Historical Society’s annual yard sale will be held on Aug. 2 and 3. The first drop off date at...
Life’s too short — don’t let it butter-fly by
MARION — Join the Marion Natural History Museum for a summer butterfly walk on Wednesday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m....
Partake in patriotic band performances
Leading up to the Fourth of July, the Mattapoisett Town Band is kicking off its 125th season of weekly band concerts with a...
Bring books to Donation Days
MARION — Grab a used book and go to the Elizabeth Taber Library, on 8 Spring Street, during Donation Days. The Donation...
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Arts
Variety is key for Buzzards Bay Musicfest
MARION — From a viola concerto to a jazzy ragtime jam, the Buzzards Bay Musicfest will offer a wide-range of programming...
Attend an upcoming Mattapoisett Town Band performance
MATTAPOISETT — The third scheduled concert for the Mattapoisett Town Band will take place on Wednesday, July 16 at Shipyard...
Color me impressed! Nearly 50 artists display their work in artisan market
MARION — Purses made of cork, ceramic kitchenware, handcrafted soaps, glass jewelry and more were all for sale at the Marion...
A star-spangled opening night with the Mattapoisett Town Band
MATTAPOISETT — Around 50 musicians filled the gazebo at Shipyard Park with tubas, trumpets and trombones in tow, celebrating...
NolanFest 2025 celebrates aspiring musicians and life of Nolan Gibbons
MARION — When 15-year-old musician Nolan Gibbons passed away in August 2020, his parents Warren and Sheila could not host a...
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From Our Members
New Weekly Specials At Warren’s Harborview
Warren’s Harborview
Jul 08
This weeks specials are served ! From savory starters to sweet finishes — treat yourself to...
SUMMER GETAWAY SPECIAL: July 12–19 at a Discounted Rate!
Erin Hovan, Hovan Property Group, COMPASS
Jul 08
SUMMER GETAWAY SPECIAL: July 12–19 at a Discounted Rate! Escape to 16 Jefferson Shores and enjoy a...
The Very Best of Care
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Jul 07
Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Thursday, August 7, at 6:30 p.m. to hear local...
Shipyard Weaving Co. at Tide & True
Tide & True
Jul 05
Duxbury artist, Anne Holden (Shipyard Weaving Co.) is popping up at Tide & True with stunning...
Southcoast Health Welcomes Two New Urgent Care Providers
Southcoast Health
Jul 03
Southcoast Health is pleased to announce two new providers are joining the not-for-profit community...
Local Handyman Expands Services with Home Improvement Consulting for Spring Projects
Alton Barnes
Jul 02
As spring home maintenance gets underway, Alton Barnes Handyman Services is expanding its offerings...
Wareham Stop & Shop Flowers Support Damien’s Pantry
Damien’s Pantry
Jul 02
During the month of July, when you buy a specially marked $11.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet at the...
Google’s Gemini AI Wants Access to Your Messages—Even If You Say No
ACT Smart IT
Jul 02
If you’re an Android user, you might’ve received an email from Google recently that raised some...
Saving vs. Investing: How Are They Different?
BankFive
Jul 02
Saving and investing are two financial strategies that can help you secure your financial future,...
Girls Night at Compassionate Health MedSpa Supports Damien’s Pantry
Damien’s Pantry
Jun 30
Compassionate Health MedSpa, located at 361 Main St, is hosting a Girls Night In on Wednesday July...
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, July 10
11:00 am
Unite with Book Explorers and Library Adventurers
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Break a leg at a teen theater workshop
Friday, July 11
7:30 pm
A swingin’ good time coming to Buzzards Bay Musicfest
Saturday, July 12
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Shipyard Weaving Co. at Tide & True
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Bring books to Donation Days
Sunday, July 13
8:00 am
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church to welcome next clergy...
Tuesday, July 15
11:00 am
Unite with Book Explorers and Library Adventurers
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Get a taste of the town
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Marketplace
SPRING INTO SAVINGS WITH ALTON BARNES HANDYMAN SERVICES
Amgee Domain: Publish Date:
Jul 02
Now Listed: 9 High Ridge Drive — Resort-Style Living...
Amgee Domain: Publish Date:
Jun 30
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Classifieds
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TRUSTED HANDYMAN FOR ALL HOME...
Varied Services
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Accounting and Tax services
Part-time Operations Assistant
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Eric Cordeiro Electric
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Real Estate
Mattapoisett Colonial on Aucoot Rd
Mattapoisett
$495,000.00
Mattapoisett By Hiller's Cove Beach. This well located 4 bedroom home is just a short walk to Old...
Upper Cape Realty
BUTTERMILK BAY BEACH HOUSE - WINTER RENTAL
Wareham
$4,500.00
BUTTERMILK BAY BEACH HOUSE - WINTER RENTAL SEPTEMBER -MAY $4500/month Newly Renovated Waterview w...
Erin Hovan, Hovan Property Group, COMPASS
Mogan Park Mobile Home \ UNDER AGREEMENT
Wareham
$159,900.00
Welcome to Mogan Park, a 55+community. The park offers a quiet location, but it is close to all...
Upper Cape Realty
Glen Charlie Road Ranch
Wareham
$629,000.00
Mid century ranch on 3+ acres with frontage on Spectacle Pond. Natural, beautiful grounds with...
Upper Cape Realty
61 Pardon Hill, S Dartmouth Evening Open House
Dartmouth
$1,200,000.00
Pardon Hill Former Winery Nestled in the heart of South Dartmouth, where rolling hills meet...
Bernadette Kelly Group
Parkwood Beach Open House
Wareham
$749,000.00
Experience the best of Parkwood Beach living at 14 Bayside Avenue, Wareham! This quintessential...
Bernadette Kelly Group
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