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Stay cool and sing along at Rochester Historical Society ice cream social

Just in time for Summer, the Rochester Historical Society will be hosting its annual ice cream social on May 21, at 7 p.m. at 355 County Road. Before ice cream is served, there will be a sing-along with Tom and Shelia Perry. Old songs to add to the...

Students plunge into vernal pools at Marion Natural History Museum

Vernal pools are shallow, seasonal bodies of water that serve as habitats for shrimp, frogs, reptiles and the like. Last week, The Marion Natural History Museum’s after-school group dove into these pools to learn about the temporary nature of these...

Awaken the inner child and bring about world peace with laughter yoga

Laughter Yoga International invites you to promote world peace through laughter to celebrate the 30 years of World Laughter Day. A session of childlike exercises, laughter, and yogic breathing will be held at the Marion Council on Aging on May 4,...

Rochester Women’s Club wants the community's garbage this Earth Day

The Rochester Women's Club will host its annual town-wide Earth Day clean-up at 37 Marion Road on Saturday, April 19. A dumpster, courtesy of Edward Rose will take household trash, with additional items accepted for a fee. A local Boy Scout troop...

Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee to host meeting

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee is hosting its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guest speaker Tom Hodgson, Sheriff of Bristol County, will speak about immigration and State Committeewoman Jo-Anne...

Booked and busy: Marion Council on Aging book sale

MARION — Beckoning all bookworms: the Marion Council on aging will host a book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at 465 Mill Street. Before the sale begins, the council on aging...

Amphibian antics with Mattapoisett Land Trust

MATTAPOISETT — Discover the wondrous world of quacking wood frogs, blue-spotted salamanders and fairy shrimp on Monday, April 21 at 10 a.m. with the Mattapoisett Land Trust. Wetlands expert Elizabeth Leihold will lead a walk through one of the Old...

Marion releases Annual Town Meeting and election information

MARION — Marion will host its Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 12 at 6:45 p.m. in the Sippican School Auditorium, followed by the Town Election on Friday, May 16. Residents must register to vote by Friday, May 2 if they wish to vote in the town...

Sea-ing ocean worlds: Marion Natural History Museum to host oceanography event

MARION — Voyage into the solar system and discover the wide world of oceans beyond Earth at the Marion Natural History Museum’s Annual Meeting on Friday, May 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Chris German of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute will lead...

Exploring tidepools with the Sippican Lands Trust

MARION — Get ready for a different kind of pool party. Dr. Carolyn Tepoit and the Sippican Lands Trust are hosting an exploration of the tidepools in Brainard Marsh on Saturday, April 26 at 12:30 p.m. Registration is required and available online at...

Into the woods with Sippican Lands Trust

MARION — Venture into the Aucoot Woods with Service Forester Jim Rassman and explore opened areas, older forested areas and formerly farmed spots on Saturday, May 3 at 10 a.m. Registration and additional information can be found online at...

Taking a rain check: Silvershell Beach Easter Egg hunt rescheduled

MARION — Amid rainy conditions, the Silvershell Beach Easter Egg hunt has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Hosted by Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church’s youth group, the “traditional easter egg hunt” will feature games,...

Under the weather: Mattapoisett Lions Club reschedules egg hunt

MATTAPOISETT — Due to inclement weather, the Mattapoisett Lions Club rescheduled their Ned’s Point Lighthouse egg hunt for Saturday, April 19 at 11 a.m. No registration is required for this event and it is free to participate. Participants must...

Make a beeline to Sippican Lands Trust’s ‘All About BUGS!’

MARION — Begging to learn more about bugs? Plymouth County Extension entomologist Blake Dinius will guide participants through insect identification and answer bug related questions at an event hosted by Sippican Lands Trust in Osprey Marsh on...

‘Spring Sings and Strings’ at the Marion Art Center

MARION — Celebrate the changing of the seasons with the Marion Art Center at their upcoming ‘Spring Sings and Strings’ event. Musician Aoife Clancy will perform on Friday, April 18 at 7 p.m. Her music is inspired by her father Bobby Clancy who was a...

Calling all stewards: Sippican Lands Trust to host informational session for property stewards

MARION — Experienced stewards and those looking to join the field are welcomed to attend the Sippican Lands Trust’s training and informational session for property stewards. The seminar will take place on Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at 173 Spring...

Getting on the same page as author and speaker Michelle Cusolito

MATTAPOISETT — Award-winning author Michelle Cusolito will give a keynote address at the Friends of Mattapoisett Library Annual Meeting on Friday, May 3 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cusolito is known for her book that immerse readers in “the wonders of...

Warbling welcomes: Mattapoisett Land Trust Hosts ‘Welcome Back Bird Walk’

MATTAPOISETT — The early bird catches the return in Mattapoisett Land Trust’s upcoming ‘Welcome Back Bird Walk.’ The land trust and the Nasketucket Bird Club will host an all levels bird walk on Saturday, April 12 at 8 a.m. where Mike Labossiere, a...

All bark no bite: Mattapoisett Library to host dog safety seminar

MATTAPOISETT — Dig into understanding dogs’ needs at a Dog and Kids Safety Seminar at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m. The event is led by OutHounds Adventure and Training Academy and the Mattapoisett Land Trust and...

United States’ 250th birthday celebration committee in the works

MATTAPOISETT — The United States of America turns 250 years old in 2026 — and Mattapoisett resident Bobbi Gaspar is in the mood to celebrate. Gaspar went in front of the Mattapoisett Select Board on Tuesday, April 8 to bring forth the idea of a...

Hop into the Silvershell Beach Easter Egg hunt

MARION — Prepare for an eggs-cellent time: the Saint Gabriel Episcopal Church Youth Group is hosting a free Easter Egg hunt at Silvershell Beach on Saturday, April 12 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Games, prizes, face painting and treats will be available...

Rochester Democratic Town Committee to host 2025 caucus

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Democratic Town Committee will host its annual caucus on Monday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Plumb Library community conference room located at 17 Constitution Way. At the caucus, registered and pre-registered Democrats from...

Fire away: Artist Kim Savoie to host flameworking workshops at Elizabeth Taber Library

MARION — Massachusetts glass artist Kim Savoie will host three different flameworking workshops on select Saturdays in May at the Elizabeth Tabor Library for participants ages 10 and older. A bead making session will take place on Saturday, May 3...

Shoot for the moon at Elizabeth Taber Library’s Pink Moon party

MARION — Elizabeth Taber Library will host an out-of-this-world Pink Moon party on Saturday, April 12 to celebrate the full moon. The full-day celebration is filled with moon-themed events, starting with an 11 a.m. “pink-filled storytime” for kids...

Hoppy Easter: Mattapoisett Lions Club to host annual egg hunt

MATTAPOISETT — Get egg-cited: the Mattapoisett Lions Club is hosting their annual egg hunt at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 12 at Ned’s Point Lighthouse. No registration is required and participants must bring their own baskets. The event is located at...

Spring to the Pine Meadow Farm Easter Egg hunt

MATTAPOISETT — Time to put all the eggs in one basket: Pine Meadow Farm is hosting a kids Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and an adults-only Easter Egg hunt for participants aged 21 and older the same day starting at 4:...

She returns!: The Marion Art Center welcomes back Aimee Bayles

MARION — The stage at the Marion Art Center will see the return of Aimee Bayles Friday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. Aimee Bayles is a singer-songwriter and recording artist based in New York City. Originally from Virginia, her vocally driven music is...

Rochester Republican Town Committee meeting has special guest speaker

ROCHESTER — State Representative Steven Xiarhos from the 5th Barnstable District will be at the Rochester Republican Town Committee meeting Monday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. Representative Xiarhos is a retired law enforcement officer and a Gold Star...

Restoration company found for Marion clock project

MARION — Time has been ticking toward this moment — The Clock Tower Restoration Committee’s months of research into restoring the historic piece of Marion history has led to the Balzar Family Clock Works in Freeport, Maine. As the iconic symbol in...

Spend spring break at the Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT — Bored on the week off from school? The Mattapoisett Library at 7 Barstow Street is hosting a multitude of activities to fill teens' schedules while on spring break. Kat Suwalski is hosting WildKat Hoops on Tuesday, April 22 at 1 p.m...

Rochester Fire Department responds to barn fire

ROCHESTER — The Regional Old Colony Communications Center received a 911 call for a structure fire at a residence on Snipatuit Road in Rochester at 1:48 p.m. Saturday, April 5. Multiple Rochester Fire Department units responded to the afternoon call...

Marion Democratic Town Committee to Hold Caucus

MARION — The Marion Democratic Town Committee invites all registered Marion Democrats to a caucus scheduled for Thursday, April 17 at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room located at the Marion Police Department at 550 Mill Street. The meeting will see a...

More than just books: Elizabeth Taber Library offering events

MARION — The Elizabeth Taber Library looks to keep the community busy with events this spring following the grand re-opening. Need help figuring out what to do with the April showers? Usher in May flowers with the return of the Seed Library...

Select Board appoints new assistant harbormaster

MARION — Peter O’Brien’s time within the Harbormaster’s office has been short — but memorable enough to earn him a new position as Assistant Harbormaster. Serving in the Marines for over 27 years, O’Brien retired in 2023 as a Master Gunnery Sergeant...

Old Hammondtown students branch out with annual tree poster contest

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Tree Committee invited fifth grade students from Old Hammondtown Elementary to create unbe-leaf-able posters for their annual contest. The theme this year was “Trees Around The World,” and with it came dozens of...

Sippican Land Trust seeking scholarship applicants

MARION — The annual Richard I. and Helen A. Arthur Scholarship has been increased to $2,000 and is seeking new applicants. Those interested must be a Marion resident in their last year of high school or enrolled as a freshman or sophomore in college...

Book it to the Friends of Mattapoisett Library Spring Book Sale

MATTAPOISETT — Beckoning all bookworms: the Friends of Mattapoisett Library will host a Spring Book Sale on Friday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for readers of all ages in the library community room at 7 Barstow Street. The sale will offer “...

Tea time and tunes: Friends of Elizabeth Taber Library host annual Afternoon Tea

MARION — The Friends of Elizabeth Taber Library will host their Annual Afternoon Tea event followed by a performance featuring local singer-songwriter Grace Morrison on Sunday, April 13 at 3 p.m. The Afternoon Tea includes an assortment of tea...

Rochester author James Quaintance pens first of many books

ROCHESTER — Father, teacher, U.S. combat Marine and now — author. Rochester resident James Quaintance never thought he would add that last role to his resume but a year-long journey has led him to publish his first ever book, “Black Diamonds.”...

Booked and busy: cops read to kids

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free and Public Library is teaming up with the Mattapoisett Police Department to read to local children. Officer Lenira Lima and special guests Captain Reed and Detective Story will be at the library located on 7...

Marion Social Club to host “Taste of Italy” dinner

MARION — Buonasera! The Marion Social Club is hosting a “Taste of Italy” dinner on Sunday, April 13 at 1 p.m, with doors opening at 12 p.m. The menu will include antipasto, lasagna, chicken parmigiana, chicken alfredo and dessert, all included in...

Monthly meetings at Rochester Historical Museum

With winter beginning to blossom into spring, The Rochester Historical Museum ie gearing up to restart their monthly meetings. The meetings will be the third Wednesday of every month beginning April 16 at 7 p.m. The museum is located at 355 County...

Bring on the bluegrass

While most museums are quiet settings for looking at artwork or learning about scientific discoveries, the Mattapoisett Museum is going to bring the house down as they host New England based Four Bridges Bluegrass Band. The concert will be held...

Friends of Old Rochester Music pull out the stops for March concert

MATTAPOISETT — Friends of Old Rochester Music hit the right notes with two concerts —a choral concert held on Wednesday, March 11 and an instrumental concert on Wednesday, March 18. Students from the Old Rochester Regional School District performed...

Shore fun: Daphne Palmer Geanocopoulos presents “The Pirate's Wife”

MARION — Not Kidd-ing — Daphne Palmer Geanocopoulos to join the Sippican Historical Society to talk about her oar-inspiring book based on Sarah Kidd, the wife of famous pirate William “Capitain” Kidd. As part of the society's speaker series, guests...

Hallelujah! Mattapoisett Congregational Church celebrates Holy Week

MATTAPOISETT — Lifting spirits for the Holy Week, the Mattapoisett Congregational Church invites the public to join in on a week of events at 27 Church Street in Mattapoisett. Starting with Palm Sunday, April 13 at 10 a.m. — the congregation will be...

Eureka! Sippican Elementary hosts science fair

MARION — They may be small — but their minds are big. Students in first through sixth grade gathered at Sippican Elementary Wednesday, March 26 to show off their skills at the annual science fair. Students were judged by grade based on their...

Marion residents able to get back to the books with Elizabeth Taber Library reopening

MARION — The smell of fresh paint greeted guests as they entered the Elizabeth Taber Library for its grand opening Monday, March 24. After three months of construction, bookworms were welcomed back into the space — complete with new lighting, new...

Six vie for two seats in the upcoming Mattapoisett election

MATTAPOISETT — The School Committee races are contentious this year with two seats open for the Mattapoisett School Committee, and six candidates running. The Old Rochester Regional School Committee has one seat available — two are running. Time is...

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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