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Rochester Boy Scouts seek historical knowledge

ROCHESTER — Boy Scout Troop 31 in Rochester has created a “ Troop 31 Rochester Histsorical” Facebook page. They are putting out an open call to former Boy Scouts, volunteers and charter organization members to share their stories, photos and...

Old Colony seeks town aid for feasibility study, possible renovation

ROCHESTER — Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School is in need of a facelift — at least according to Superintendent Aaron Polansky’s 12-year-old son. When asked if he would attend Old Colony, Polansky recalled that his son said “I would...

Rochester to see five contested races

ROCHESTER— Rochester will see five contested races on the ballot in the May 24 town election. There are contested races for Select Board, Rochester School Committee, Old Rochester Regional School Committee, the Public Library Board of Trustees and...

Argument leads to fatal shooting of Mattapoisett man

ROCHESTER — An argument about a woman led to the fatal shooting of Mattapoisett resident Justin Doberck, 41, by his childhood friend Cody Perry, 34, at his Rochester home on Friday April 7, police said. Perry was arrested and charged with murder. He...

Sippican Lands Trust scholarship

The Sippican Lands Trust seeks applicants for its Helen A. Arthur Scholarship. The applicant for this $1,000 award must be a Marion resident in their last year of high school or enrolled as a freshman or sophomore in college elsewhere. A preference...

Cape Verde story share

MARION— The Marion Council on Aging, the Marion Historical Commission, and the Sippican Historical Society is hosting three story sharing sessions to continue the conversation started at the recent Cape Verdean lectures on the history of our Cape...

Rochester residents, town officials hear from state on Green Community status

ROCHESTER — As representatives of Massachusetts’ Green Communities program gave a presentation to Rochester residents and town officials on Monday, April 10, the word “complicated” was often used. When asked about how Rochester’s status as a Green...

Rochester Women’s Club plans for Earth Day clean up

ROCHESTER — Earth Day 2023 is fast approaching and the Rochester Women's Club once again will be sponsoring this year's town wide clean up on Saturday April 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local groups or clubs, families, neighborhoods and town...

Find ‘Secret Gardens’ in Marion this summer

MARION — Join the Marion Garden Group as they explore the “Secret Gardens of Marion” in a self-guided walking tour of eight public and private gardens throughout the town. The tour will be held on Friday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or...

Children race to collect eggs at Lions Club Easter egg hunt

MATTAPOISETT — At 10:59 a.m. a line of children clutched Easter baskets, bags and buckets, waiting for the start of the Mattapoisett Lions Club’s annual Easter egg hunt at Neds Point Lighthouse on Saturday, April 8. Only one minute and a thin line...

Student structures, artwork on display

MATTAPOISETT— Over 450 art projects created by students from Old Hammondtown and Center School were displayed during the Mattapoisett Student Art Show on Thursday, March 23. According to an Old Rochester Regional School District press release,...

Marion lifeguard positions open

The Town of Marion is currently seeking applicants to fill seasonal Lifeguard positions for Silvershell Beach. The Town is providing reimbursement for the successful completion of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course. The course must be...

Marion company charged with alleged illegal asbestos work

BOSTON — Marion-based Franklin Analytical Services, Inc, an environmental services company, and its owners have been indicted on 98 counts in connection with worker safety violations and illegal asbestos work, announced Massachusetts Attorney...

Finding a home for history: Honor Roll signs come back to Marion

MARION — Two large signs honoring the names of Marion veterans have never quite found a permanent home in the town. According to William Washburn, owner of Washburn Electric, one sign that lists the names of Marion Boy Scouts who served in WWII has...

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