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Wiggly wonders: Marion Natural History Museum hosts worm event

MARION — Digging deep into the science behind worms, children got their hands dirty at the Marion Natural History Museum. With red wriggler worms, shredded paper and dirt the kids learned about the art of composting with soil scientist Maggie Payne...

Historic District on the Town Meeting agenda after vote

MARION — The proposed Marion historic district and accompanying bylaw will go forward following a survey presented at the Marion Village Historic District Study Committee Wednesday, March 11. The survey was conducted at the request of several...
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Elizabeth Taber Library to reopen after construction

MARION — The only thing better than an open book is an open library. The Elizabeth Taber Library in Marion is set to reopen at its landmark location at 8 Spring Street on Monday, March 24. To celebrate, the library is hosting a gathering from 5:30 p...

Hit the books sale at Plumb Library

ROCHESTER — Books, DVDs, CDs and puzzles will be sold at the Plumb Library to support year-round children and adult programs. The 2-day sale is set to take place on Friday, April 25th from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 26 from 10:30 a...

Lynn Smiledge presents highlights of the Historic Survey Project

MATTAPOISETT — With grants from the Community Preservation Act and the Massachusetts Historical Commission, phase One of an inventory of significant historic and cultural resources is complete. Preservation Consultant Lynn Smiledge will present a...

First Congregational Church of Rochester to see cosmetic renovations

ROCHESTER — As the bell has tolled, and thousands of church-goers have filed into the pews of the First Congregational Church of Rochester over the years, the building has seen wear and tear. With peeling paint and original windows that need to be...

Pouring out support for the Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — On Sunday, April 13, the Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library is hosting its second annual afternoon tea fundraiser with featured performer Grace Morrison. Morrison is a local singer-songwriter from Wareham who has devoted her life to...

Time to restore the Clock of Marion: Clock Tower Committee asks for support

MARION — Built in 1872, the official Clock of Marion is an iconic symbol of the town’s rich history that was taken care of by the town until the 1950s when maintenance budgets were cut. Today, the Clock of Marion is inoperable with no hourly chimes...

Special speakers and storytellers at Plumb Library

ROCHESTER — Need something to do? Spots are available for March events at the Plumb Library for both adult and youth programs. Saturday, March 15, at 12:30 p.m. local author Alfred Saulniers will be presenting his new book “The French of New Bedford...

Retired Navy captain to speak at Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee

MATTAPOISETT — Retired Navy Captain Michael Armenia will host a presentation on energy, environment and climate solutions at the Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee meeting Thursday, March 20 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The committee welcomes...

Retired Navy captain to speak at Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee

MATTAPOISETT — Retired Navy Captain Michael Armenia will host a presentation on energy, environment and climate solutions at the Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee meeting Thursday, March 20 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The committee welcomes...

Gold, peas and a Leprechaun Loot Hike: Mattapoisett Land Trust hosts St. Patrick’s hike

MATTAPOISETT — Have a sham-rockin’ good time at the Mattapoisett Land Trust Kids Leprechaun Loot Hike on St. Patrick’s Day. The after-school hike will take place on Monday, March 17 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. starting at the Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr...

Mattapoisett Free Public Library seed exchange program takes root for another season

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Seed Program is in bloom once again, with the seed library now fully restocked for the season. Herbs, beets, tomatoes, kale, peas and corn are among the produce available in the seed library in...

Soak up some sun at Old Rochester’s ‘Summer & Beyond’ Fair

MATTAPOISETT — Summer fever is hitting early this year. Old Rochester Regional School District is hosting a “Summer & Beyond Activities Fair” on Saturday, March 15 in the Old Rochester Junior High gymnasium from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This year’s “...

Lamb of God Church hosts no-cost food outreach event

MATTAPOISETT — Frozen meat, vegetables and non-perishables are some of the items available for no-cost at the Lamb of God Christian Church’s monthly food assistance event, taking place at Mattapoisett American Legion Hall on Sunday, March 23 from 4:...

Tri-County Music Association offers college and high school scholarships

College and high school students looking to hit the right note can now apply for the 2025 John R. Pandolfi Music Scholarships or summer study grants offered by the Tri-County Music Association. The association awards $13,000 to high school and...

More possibilities await with The Church Mouse Thrift Shop expansion

ROCHESTER — Not even six months into opening, with a growing number of donations and the need for more space, The Church Mouse Thrift Shop has expanded into the former rectory’s living room. The shop, one of two St. Isidore Parish thrift stores,...

A March Celtic Concert: The Vox Hunters

MATTAPOISETT — The small but mighty folk group, The Vox Hunters from Providence, will be performing celtic music Saturday, March 15 at 3 p.m. Listen to magnificent music at 5 Church Street in Mattapoisett. Flannery Brown, Armand Aromin and Benedict...

Connect with nature in March with Sippican Land Trust

MARION — As winter melts away, the Sippican Land Trust is offering events throughout March to get outside and enjoy the start of spring. On Saturday, March 15 at 9:30 a.m., join Tadhg Irving from Outhounds Adventure and Training Academy for a walk...

Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity seeks metal ramps

MATTAPPOISETT — Have an old ramp laying around? The Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity is looking for donations to help local disabled and elderly residents. The Ramp Donation program aims to give residents the necessary equipment to stay in...

Making waves: 24th Marion Bermuda Race is fast approaching

MARION — Sailboats will dot the waters in Buzzards Bay Friday, June 20 as the Marion Bermuda Race returns. Online registration is open until Wednesday, June 11. Racers will take off from Marion toward the islands of Bermuda. New this year is a...

Marion looks to request an estimated $2.7 million for Town House renovation

MARION — There’s an estimated $3.7 million price tag on the Marion Town House renovation. Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman announced at the Tuesday, March 4 Select Board meeting the project had been put out for bid in order to pinpoint its exact...

Learn about backyard butterflies

MARION — Learn about the butterflies that will soon return to Marion this spring, summer and fall. “Butterfly Man” Joe Dwelley will give a presentation on these butterflies, focusing on native plantings to attract the butterflies to residents’...

Elizabeth Taber Library thriving through construction

MARION — Though going through construction and improvements, the Elizabeth Taber Library is offering events in the coming weeks. The library and services will be closed during the move back into 8 Spring Street Monday, March 3 to Friday, March 7...

First Congregational Church of Rochester unites with ladies fellowship luncheon

ROCHESTER — New beginnings are promoted Saturday, March 29, in the Fellowship Hall at First Congregational Church of Rochester. A ladies fellowship lunch will be held starting at 11:30 a.m. with food served at noon. The theme is “A Fresh Start,” and...

New Bedford Symphony Orchestra to perform in Tri-town for the first time in decades

MARION — For the first time in decades, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra will be performing in Marion. Two shows are scheduled for Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fireman Center for the Performing Arts. “It’s really...

Get hooked: The Mattapoisett Museum offering crochet classes

MATTAPOISETT — Stitch dreams into reality with beginner and advanced lessons at The Mattapoisett Museum’s Learn-to-Crochet classes. Instructed by Jackie Sousa, a life-long crocheter, the courses will occur most Mondays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m starting...

Attend a Rochester Republican Town Committee meeting

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Republican Town Committee is holding its next meeting on Monday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ponderosa Sportsman’s Club at 242 Robinson Road, Acushnet. Rochester Town Administrator Cameron Durant will be the guest speaker...

Plumb Library announces temporary storytime schedule

Rochester — Volunteers are working hard to provide storytimes in March for children aged 2 to 5 at the Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library. Storytimes are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and run for approximately 45 minutes with no registration required. If...

Mattapoisett Land Trust reminds hunters of responsibilities

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Land Trust sends a friendly reminder to those who choose to hunt on the preserves. Hunters should write their name and phone numbers somewhere on their blinds, and should have their hunting stands removed at the end...

It starts with a meal: Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church to host Rise Against Hunger

MARION — Join in the fight against hunger at Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church Sunday, March 16 at 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Volunteer at the second annual community service challenge to help pack food to be sent across the globe to be used in medical...

Marvelous March happenings at the Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Library has March 2025 packed full with events all month long. Although the Teen Advisory Board Tuesday, March 4 meeting has been postponed, interested teens can contact Amanda Lawerence at alawrence@sailsinc.org for...

‘Legen-dairy’ Tour de Créme bike ride returns

MATTAPOISETT — For the seventh year the Tour de Créme bike ride will roll through Mattapoisett and surrounding towns Sunday, June 1. Cyclists of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join, stopping at multiple creameries along the routes. Those...

Break a leg at auditions for the Marion Art Center’s ‘The Glass Menagerie’

MARION — Step into the spotlight and audition for the Marion Art Center’s upcoming production of “The Glass Menagerie” on Saturday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Sunday, March 30. From 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The classic Tennessee Williams play...

Donate gently used bikes for those in need

In the last four years of its mission, Bikes for All volunteers have refurbished and disturbed over 200 bicycles and they are not finished. On Saturday, March 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the organization will be hosting its Almost Spring Bikes for All...

‘Ripcord’ to be presented by Marion Art Center

MARION — “Ripcord’’ will be presented at The Marion Art Center throughout March. The playwright is David Lindsay-Abaire, who has won multiple Tony awards for his work as well as a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The story centers around a sunny room on an...

Hear them sing: Tabor Academy gospel choir returns to Mattapoisett Museum

MATTAPOISETT — By popular demand, t he Mattapoisett Museum and the Trustees of the Mattapoisett Christian Church at 5 Church Street have brought back the Tabor Academy’s Celebration Gospel Choir for a performance on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6:30pm. The...

Attend the opening of Marion’s new harbormaster facility

MARION — The Town of Marion’s Harbormaster Department will host an Open House at the new Maritime Center at Island Wharf on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Black History Month story walk Feb. 22

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Tri Town Against Racism Organization will celebrate Black History Month with a story walk at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb, 22. The walk will start at the Mattapoisett Land Trust preserve property near the...

Tapping into talent, Marion Art Center offers varied courses

MARION — A series of classes is scheduled this spring at the Marion Art Center. Adult Tap Dancing Class with Teah Keogh will take place Tuesdays March 25, April 1 and April 8 from 6 to 7 p.m. Keogh leads this three-week course for adults who need to...

Winter vacation fun for kids in Marion

MARION — Enjoying a "staycation" this winter? The Marion Natural History Museum will be open Wednesday, Feb. 19 and Friday, Feb. 21, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. during school vacation. The community is invited to come to the museum for play, puzzles,...

Events around the corner at Elizabeth Taber Library’s temporary location

MARION — Still have the need to read even though Elizabeth Taber Library is closed? No problem! The facility is now operating out of Marion Music Hall at 164 Front Street for the rest of February while construction continues. The temporary library...

Register now for the Kids’ Clay Studio program

MARION — From Feb. 13 through March 27 the Marion Art Center will hold a Kids’ Clay Studio program for kids ages 8 to 11. The event will be held on Thursdays from 3:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Marion Art Center at 80 Pleasant Street, Marion. Students...

Waltz to the dance academy

MARION — The Marion Art Center Dance Academy is offering winter sessions on Mondays from Jan. 27 through March 3. Classes for preschoolers ages 2.5 to 5 will go from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., ages 5 to 8 will have class from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. and ages...

Upcoming Marion Art Center student vacation workshops

MARION — The Marion Art Center is hosting six school vacation workshops from Monday, Feb. 17 through Thursday, Feb. 20 for kids ages 5 to 8. Each workshop will cost $35 for center members and $40 for nonmembers. Attend a circus-themed camp on Monday...

Guitar, piano and more — for all ages and levels

MARION — The Marion Art Center is offering additional classes for music instruction for both adults and children. The Winter session runs from Jan. 21 to Feb. 27, the first spring session will run from March 18 to April 17 and the second spring...

Free food assistance for Mattapoisett residents

MATTAPOISETT — The Lamb of God Christian Church of Mattapoisett is holding its monthly no-cost Food Assistance Outreach at the Mattapoisett American Legion Hall, located at 3 Depot Street, on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be...

Out for the count: Annual Census mailed in Mattapoisett

MATTAPOISETT — Annual census forms have been mailed out to all households in Mattapoisett and must be returned as promptly as possible. Contact the Town Clerk’s office at 508-758-4100 if you have not received a census form. Finished forms can be...

Throw a hat into the ring: Nomination papers available for Mattapoisett town election

MATTAPOISETT — Nomination papers are now available for Mattapoisett’s annual town election, taking place on Tuesday, May 20. The electable offices that are up for consideration this year are as follows: Select Board, Assessor, Mattapoisett School...

Hit the books: Mattapoisett Free Public Library to host fiction book group

MATTAPOISETT — The fiction book group is meeting in the Marine Room of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library at 7 Barstow Street on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. This month, the group is discussing “The Dictionary of Lost Words” by Pip Williams. Copies...

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