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High school senior attackman, Sam Austin shares sports journey

ROCHESTER — Playing sports is something Old Rochester Regional High School senior, Sam Austin has done for most of his life...

Candidate profile: Will Saltonstall

Will Saltonstall works professionally as an architect and wanted to apply his planning and technical skills to town projects...

Candidate profile: Barry Gaffey

Barry Gaffey lived in Marion as a child, and continued to summer here before moving here full time after he retired. Now...

Candidate profile: William Do Carmo

William Do Carmo hopes to draw on his local state and federal experience in construction and public works to earn a Planning...

Candidate profile: Joe Rocha

Joe Rocha moved to Marion in 2015 with the intent to raise his son here and currently works for healthcare company and for...

Marion laughter leader spreads joy, health

MARION — Doug Savage loves to laugh, turning mundane and often stressful situations into a joyous experience. Whether it’s...

Sewing the seeds of art: Executive director weaves her journey

MARION — Jodi Stevens knows how to fold, twist, bind, stitch and dye silk to create vibrant designs in the Japanese Shibori...

Shooting for the stars: Mattapoisett native becomes AIP Board Chair

Mattapoisett native David J. Helfand didn’t originally plan to become the Board Chair for the American Institute of Physics...

Artist paints her vision to share with the public

Four blue butterflies perch atop branches in front of water, touched by a golden sky. New Bedford artist Tracy Silva Barbosa...

A peek into the Harbormaster’s winter

MATTAPOISETT — Though the Mattapoisett Harbormaster’s winter voicemail greeting makes it seem like the office is closed for...

Local art historians reflect on Cecil Clark Davis

MARION — Wearing a brown feathered hat, suit, and contemplative look the woman in the portrait has become forever...

Nonviolent club swinging makes for balanced exercise

MARION — Derek Notman picks up two club s and brings them over his head. After a bit of effort to get the cycle started, the...

Former Rochester resident wins big on game show

ROCHESTER — Competing on Wheel of Fortune gave former Rochester resident Meghan Domagala a chance to meet celebrities,...