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Marion driver transported to hospital after Thursday accident

MARION — Police received a call about a two-car motor vehicle crash on Route 105 at 1:31 p.m. which sent a 74 year-old to...

Wareham man arrested in Mattapoisett robbery

On Wednesday Feb. 6 at approximately 1:17 p.m. the Mattapoisett Police Department received a report of a break in in...

Marion trash collection trouble continues

MARION — Continued mechanical problems with Marion’s trash truck leave selectmen in a tough spot as they consider how to fix...

Marion hires new Treasurer-Collector

MARION — The Board of Selectmen voted to hire Susan Laak of Sandwich as the new Treasurer-Collector for Marion, if the board...

Things to do: Enjoy lectures, an author talk, music, go on a date

There’s a lot happening in the tri-town on any given week, and with St. Valentine’s Day coming up there are a few Valentine’...

Rochester School Committee proposes 3.25% budget increase

ROCHESTER – The Rochester School Committee is proposing a budget of $6,459,584 for next year, up 3.25 percent from this year...

Scouts to put their cars to the test

MARION — Cub Scouts from Kindergarten to fifth grade have built their pinewood derby cars and are ready to see whose is the...

Marion reports water main break

MARION — The Marion Water Division sent out a notice on Wednesday Jan. 6 to notify residents that the water main in front of...

Marion needs more money to complete wastewater plant project

MARION – In May, Marion voters approved $2.5 million for wastewater treatment plant improvements. However, it appears as...

Marion Selectmen mull outsourcing trash pickup

MARION – The Marion Board of Selectmen have a decision to make – should Marion start outsourcing trash pick-up? The question...

Marion officer promoted to sergeant

MARION – Marion Police Officer Derryl Lawrence was promoted to sergeant at the Feb. 6 Board of Selectmen meeting. Lawrence...

Rochester faces payment puzzle on solar farms

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Board of Selectmen has voted to table a tax agreement with a solar farm on Mattapoisett Road while...

Parking concerns plague potential new business in Marion

MARION – With the possibility of a drink lounge opening where the Bookstall once operated, neighbors expressed concern about...

Rochester looks for school funding fix

ROCHESTER — Rochester Board of Selectmen elected to look into rising tuition costs at Bristol County Agricultural High...

Rochester teen to host cancer fundraiser

Samantha Tavares has watched as her grandmother, Shelli Knox has gone through treatment for breast cancer. But rather than...

Help to improve Mattapoisett’s streets

On Wednesday Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Center School Cafeteria the Town of Mattapoisett and the Bicycle and Pedestrian...

No school? Visit a museum instead

MARION — The Marion Natural History Museum will offer two events for children during their February vacation. The Marion...

PHOTOS: Families enjoy ‘Take Your Child to the Library Day’

MATTAPOISETT – Families spent Saturday Feb. 2 at the Mattapoisett Library enjoying activities such as creating personalized...

Habitat for Humanity to break ground on first Mattapoisett home this spring

MATTAPOISETT — Though the Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity has its office in Mattapoisett, it has never built a home...

Eat your way around the world at the Elizabeth Taber Library on Feb. 28

MARION — The Elizabeth Taber Library will host an international potluck on Feb. 28 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Patrons are asked...

Leafless trees still tell tales

MARION — Despite the impending polar vortex, a small group of hardy participants at the Marion Natural History Museum...

Sippican Woman’s Club to host author for book discussion on Feb. 8

MARION — The Sippican Woman’s Club will host author Catherine McLaughlin on Feb. 8 at Handy’s Tavern on Front St. for a...

New director, new direction for the Marion Institute

MARION — New director for a new direction. That seems to be the Marion Institute’s formula for 2019, as it welcomes Liz...

Returning for the director’s office

MARION — For the Marion Institute, the New Year brought in both the new and the old as former employee, Liz Wiley, returned...

On your mark, get set, sail!

MARION — The Marion Recreation sailing program is finally getting competitive after years of being collaborative and...

Tri-town prepares for Spring elections

As elections approach across the tri-town, nomination papers for 37 offices are or will become available. As of Jan. 29, 15...

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