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Chris Black: A reporter’s perspective on the D.C. mob

Marion resident Chris Black watched along with the rest of the world as an angry mob stormed the Capitol building in protest of Joe Biden’s confirmation as president on Jan 6. But for Black, those insurrectionists didn’t just storm the people’s...

Seven months in, Mattapoisett Town Administrator looks towards town’s future

MATTAPOISETT — Town Administrator Michael Lorenco started in the position on March 16 — the day that schools closed for what would be the rest of the year, town buildings shut, and officials were preparing for what was to come with coronavirus...

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Meet Captain Jay Amster, SSV Tabor Boy’s new captain

MARION — Sailing was never in the cards for Captain Jay Amster before going to college. Even growing up on Long Island, he said he never seized the opportunity of living by the water to do so. Twenty years later, and multiple stints on ships going...

Meet Mattapoisett Library’s new Executive Director, Jennifer Jones

Stepping into the role of library director during a pandemic is no easy feat, but Mattapoisett Library’s new Executive Director Jennifer Jones hopes to adjust quickly, and may even bring her own flair — such as adding a crafts database and more...

Mattapoisett Library director retires from ‘dream job’

MATTAPOISETT — After 11 years as library director, Susan Pizzolato will be leaving a legacy of improved programs and services when she retires from what she described as her “dream job” this week. New executive director Jennifer Jones replaced...