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Weekend Ride: Selectmen approve cycling event

ROCHESTER — An event request by the Charles River Wheelers to host a cycling event which rides through Rochester was...

Rochester kennel hit with noise complaints

ROCHESTER — Recent noise complaints lodged against the owners of a North Avenue dog kennel revealed that they are operating...

ORR Bulldogs hold off Dighton-Rehoboth High to remain undefeated

The Old Rochester Bulldogs survived a last minute drive by the Dighton-Rehoboth Falcons on Saturday, Sept. 29, to remain...

Man in custody following overnight search in Mattapoisett

MATTAPOISETT — Mattapoisett Police arrested a man on the night of Saturday, Sept. 29, following reports that he left his...

Old Colony students inducted into National Honors Society

ROCHESTER- The student body of Old Colony Regional held an induction ceremony for its newly admitted National Honors Society...

Wine, food and a good cause come together at the Music Hall

MARION - The Gleason Family YMCA hosted its signature fundraising event at the Marion Music Hall on Friday night, with a...

Spinning yarn and raising alpacas, Rochester farm welcomes residents

ROCHESTER — This may only be the first year the Sippican River Farm has participated in National Alpaca Farm Days, but there...

New ORR district strategy plan approved at school committee meeting

The Old Rochester Regional School District has approved “Vision 2023,” a new five-year strategic plan aimed at “energizing...

Old Hammondtown students get their hands dirty

MATTAPOISETT — It may be early in the school year, but Old Hammondtown School sixth graders are already hard at work in more...

Overhauled MCAS scores reveal progress by Old Rochester Regional

Old Rochester Regional showed moderate improvements on the “next-generation” MCAS scores released Thursday, which included a...

Senior housing project solves key issues

ROCHESTER — The major issues facing plans for a potential senior housing project on Rounseville Road next to Plumb Corner...

Mattapoisett officials to be given healthcare option

MATTAPOISETT - Elected, compensated officials will soon be able to opt into the town’s healthcare plan – at their own cost...

Mattapoisett Planning Board presents draft medical marijuana bylaw

MATTAPOISETT - The Mattapoisett Planning Board have drafted a medical marijuana bylaw that would contain establishments to...

Educator Katherine Gaudet to Receive Extraordinary Individual Award

Catholic Specialized Education for All Learners Foundation, an organization that provides funding for specialized education...

Writing Workshop at Elizabeth Taber Library

The Elizabeth Taber Library is hosting a Memoir Writing Workshop on every Thursday from Oct. 4-25. Everyone has a story to...

Stretch Energy Code on the agenda for Marion officials

MARION — It’s not much of a stretch to say Marion might be close to receiving designation as a “Green Community.” The state’...

Upcoming events at the Rochester Council on Aging

ROCHESTER — The Council on Aging has announced several events for the month of October. For a full newsletter, visit the COA...

Schooner Ernestina Morrissey Presentation at the Mattapoisett Historical Society

The Mattapoisett Historical society invites you to learn about the history of, renovation of, and vision for the Schooner...

Old Rochester Regional High School to host accreditation visit

Sixteen educators will conduct an on-site Accreditation of Old Rochester Regional High School starting Sept. 30, 2018,...

Chamber Music Series begins in Marion

Members of the chamber group known as South Coast Chamber Music performed at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Marion on...

Commended Students of Old Rochester Regional High School

The principal, Michael C. Devoll, of Old Rochester Regional High School announced today that Madeline Hartley, Nathaniel...

Auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever begin Sept. 29

The Marion Art Center has announced open auditions for all roles in the upcoming production of The Best Christmas Pageant...

Rochester Historical Society hosts Open House Sept. 29

The Rochester Historical Society will be holding an open house and bake sale on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m...

Spiritual Medium Julie Clapp comes to Mattapoisett

Spiritual medium Julie Clapp presents “Love From Above” on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. The event takes place at the Knights of...

Fourth annual Chowder Competition a success

MATTAPOISETT — Warm chowder, fun, and fire engines. That was the scene that greeted the hundreds of community members who...

Community raises nearly $200,000 for pediatric care

MATTAPOISETT – More than 500 people packed the Bay Club for the third annual Fearons Celebration – a fundraiser for the...

Locked and Loaded: Women learn gun safety at Sippican Rod & Gun Club

ROCHESTER - Twenty-five women received firearm safety certificates at the Sippican Rod & Gun Club in Rochester as part...

Sippican River Farm invites public to learn about alpacas on Sept. 29-30

The owners of Sippican River Farm invite the public to visit their farm on Sept. 29 and 30, for National Alpaca Farm Days...

Marion Selectmen outline wastewater treatment plant upgrade

MARION — Selectmen on Thursday detailed the work that will be done as part of the wastewater treatment plant upgrade...

Marion Town House renovations still cause debate

MARION — How to deal with the deteriorating condition of the Town House remains a contentious topic -- and an unresolved...

Marion updates residents on disposal district

MARION — In the course of updating residents about ongoing town issues on Thursday, Town Administrator Paul Dawson gave the...

Marion’s new town sign dedicated at ceremony

MARION — The Marion Garden Group held a brief ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 20 to uncover the new Marion town sign. Located on...

Renovations to the Elizabeth Taber Library Begin

MARION — The renovations to the front entrance of Elizabeth Taber Library began on Wednesday, Sept. 19. The upgrades to the...

New Rochester police chief sworn in

ROCHESTER - Robert Small was sworn in as Rochester’s new police chief on Friday, Sept. 14. Small replaced Paul Magee, who...

Audition for the Showstoppers

MATTAPOISETT - The Mattapoisett Showstoppers are looking for boys and girls to join the performance troupe. Auditions are on...

Fourth annual Chowder Competition Sept. 23

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Fire Department is hosting its fourth annual Chowder Competition on Sunday, Sept. 23 from 12...

Furry friend inspires Marion woman’s second book

MARION - Donna Lee Tufts has always loved animals. After writing her first book “From My Kayak,” she started writing on a...

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