ETL Sunset Cruise

The Elizabeth Taber Library is holding its first ever Cape Cod Canal Sunset Cruise, taking off from Marion Town Wharf on Saturday, September 10 at 5:00 pm and returning at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $40 and include cruise, a DJ and light refreshments. There will be a cash bar on board the Capt. John’s Boat […] Read more »

Judith A. Lyons

Judith A. Lyons, 65, of Fairhaven passed away peacefully on Monday June 27, 2016 surrounded by her family after a long illness. Born in Waltham, the daughter of the late William M. and Mary Regina (Ring) Lyons, she lived in Waltham for most of her life before moving to Fairhaven in 2000. She enjoyed many […] Read more »

John D. Langlois

John D. Langlois, a lifelong resident of Mattapoisett, MA, died unexpectedly on his way to work Saturday, June 25, 2016. He was 56-years old. He was the beloved son of Barbara L. (Warburton) Langlois and the late John A. “Chick” Langlois. He was married to his high-school sweetheart, Anne (Fistori) Langlois. They would have celebrated […] Read more »

Edward Martin Cooney

Edward Martin Cooney, 82, died at home in Marion, MA on June 24, 2016 surrounded by the love of family. He was born to the late Edward and Mary (Sullivan) Cooney on October 22, 1933 in Framingham, MA. After high school and a year of electronics trade school, he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard […] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Western New England University congratulates the following Tri-Town students named to the Spring 2016 Dean’s List. Students are named to the Dean’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher. – Jonathan Morton, an Accounting major, of Mattapoisett – Sophia Asker, a Communication – Public Relations major, of Marion Michael David […] Read more »

The Thrill Factor

Something is happening. It actually started a few years back, but it has become more apparent as of late. I think I’ve heard it referred to as “creeping old age.” There are the pains that were once sporadic with only the occasional visit, but these pains have now become, well, not old friends but certainly […] Read more »

YMCA Southcoast Annual Meeting

On Thursday, June 9, YMCA Southcoast held its 149th Annual Meeting at the Mattapoisett YMCA, overlooking the beautiful Mattapoisett Harbor. Peter Bullard, Chairman of the Board and member of the Board Development Committee, recapped the Y’s 2015 year as highlighted in the annual report. YMCA Southcoast recognized its outstanding volunteers and employees with special awards […] Read more »

Catherine “Nonie” Perry

Catherine “Nonie” Perry, 62, of New Bedford, passed away, Friday, June 24, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by her family. Catherine was born in Newport, RI and was a daughter of the late James D. and Vera R. (Costa) Hunt. Catherine was a lifelong area resident and worked as a receptionist at James Hairstylist, […] Read more »

10th Annual Arts in the Park

On Saturday, July 9 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, the Marion Art Center will host its 10th annual Arts in the Park at Bicentennial Park in Marion, MA. Bicentennial Park is located at the corner of Main and Spring Streets, where there is plenty of free parking. There is no admission fee, and the […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Track Club

The Mattapoisett Track Club will begin its summer program on Monday, June 27 at ORRHS with registration at 5:00 pm and practice at 6:00 pm. Track will be held every Monday and Wednesday night from 6:00 to 8:00 pm with no track on July 4. The Mattapoisett Track Club is open to everyone ages 3 […] Read more »