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Ex-Old Colony teacher sentenced to 5 years for raping former student

Andre Arsenault appeared in Plymouth County Superior Court for his sentencing Friday, Dec. 19. Photo by Grace Roche

BROCKTON — Andre Arsenault, a former culinary arts teacher at Old Colony Regional Vocational High School convicted of rape, assault with intent to commit rape and indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or over, was sentenced in Plymouth County...

Old Colony presents possible steps forward after rejected building project

Members of the Old Colony Building Project panel.

ROCHESTER — After residents voted against constructing a new Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School building, the school held a meeting with member towns to discuss next steps. Superintendent Aaron Polansky and representatives of Old...

Outdoor expansion could come to Elizabeth Taber Library

Macy Davis, the children's librarian at the Elizabeth Tabor Library, presented the grant proposal at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 Select Board meeting. Photos by Grace Roche

MARION — A Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game grant could bring a new outdoor learning area to the Elizabeth Taber Library. Children’s librarian Macy Davis presented the library’s grant proposal to the Select Board at its Tuesday, Dec. 16...

Center School Principal to retire at end of school year

Dr. Linda Ashley, principal of Center School, to retire at the end of the 2025-26 school year. Source: Old Rochester Regional School District

MATTAPOISETT — After four years as the Center School principal, Linda Ashley plans to retire at the conclusion of the school year. The Old Rochester Regional School District will soon begin searching for her replacement. Ashley became principal at...

Car sinks in Sippican Harbor

A car was submerged in the Marion Harbor. Source: Marion Fire and EMS Facebook

MARION — A car sank near the Harbormaster’s office at 1 Island Wharf Road Saturday evening. The Marion Fire Department responded to a call regarding a submerged vehicle at 6:12 p.m. and successfully removed the car around 8:33 p.m. The unattended...

Jingle jangle down the lane: Snow and Santa arrive at annual Marion Stroll

The Clauses greet Marion.

MARION — The Marion Stroll returned with snow dusting the village and Santa arriving by boat, a tradition supporting Marion small businesses for approximately 30 years. The Marion Stroll took place Sunday, Dec. 14, and is an annual event supporting...

Home for the Holidays: Sippican Woman’s Club continues House Tour tradition

Carolers entertain guests as they pick up their tour booklets. Photos by Mari Huglin

MARION — Every December for the past 40 years, residents across Marion have welcomed the community into their homes as part of the Sippican Woman’s Club’s annual Holiday House Tour, bringing the holiday season into full swing. The Club hosted their...

Former Old Colony teacher found guilty of rape, assault and battery charges

Andre Arsenault, a former Old Colony teacher convicted for rape and indecent assault and battery on a person age 14 or over, was found guilty on all charges Dec. 12. File photo

BROCKTON — A former Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School teacher was convicted of rape and assault and battery charges in Brockton Superior Court on Friday. Andre Arsenault, 37, was found guilty on one count of rape, one count of...

Construction on Fieldstone Market addition begins

Construction began two months ago. The roof is almost fully completed. Photos by Mari Huglin

MARION — After years of planning, construction on Fieldstone Market has begun to which owner Arnie Johnson hopes will be completed by the end of May The market, located at 806 Mill Street, is currently constructing an addition to expand the store’s...

Old Rochester, Acushnet negotiate tuition deal

Old Rochester Regional High School students celebrating the start of the 2025-26 school year. Source: Old Rochester Regional High School Facebook

ACUSHNET — Acushnet students could come to Old Rochester Regional High School if a new tuition agreement is approved. The Acushnet School Committee opened negotiations with Old Rochester Regional, New Bedford and Fairhaven High Schools after a...