The top two causes of blindness world-wide are cataracts and glaucoma.             Cataracts happen to us all eventually. This clouding of the normally clear lens is the eyes’ equivalent of graying hair. If the cataract does not bother you, it can be watched. Eventually surgery may be needed, and is usually successful, but no […] Read more »

            On Tuesday, the Elizabeth Taber Library opened their new workshop, or “makerspace” they’re calling “Marion Makes.” Many showed up to see all the new equipment at their disposal, with bikes dumped at the curb and kids running inside to use some of the new 3D pens, 3D printer, cricut machines, and plenty of others. […] Read more »

            Second in a series exploring Europe’s diverse landscapes and gardens, from formal designs to wild, natural beauty…             One of the greatest perks of traveling is enjoying beautiful gardens without any of the upkeep. You can love ’em and leave ’em so to speak.             As we journeyed to Paris aboard the Eurostar, memories […] Read more »

            Andrew Apperson, Nathan Kane, and Elizabeth Sherry hosted a disc golf clinic for families and local residents who look to learn more about the rising popularity of the sport as well as try their hand at throwing some discs at Old Rochester Regional’s new nine-hole disc golf course around the school campus.             Apperson […] Read more »

The Town of Marion is pleased to announce the grand rededication of DePina Landing on River Road, celebrated with an open house on Wednesday, August 14.             On a beautiful afternoon, Town officials, community members, and members of the DePina family gathered to honor the site’s history and legacy.             Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman welcomed […] Read more »

Lithium? Yes, that lithium – the silver-white metal that is used in batteries and which burns easily.             Lithium has been used in medicine for over 100 years. Lithium carbonate is currently widely used to stabilize the mood swings of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness).             There have been tantalizing clues for many decades about a […] Read more »

            This week in Revolutionary War History, let’s discuss what was going on 250 years ago in and around the colonial Province of Massachusetts Bay. The best way to figure out what was going on was to read Washington’s papers and General Orders of the time period, as there was daily correspondence and orders put […] Read more »

            Recently, the President of the United States, who’s name you may have forgotten, was seen walking around the roof of the White House. When asked by reporters, shouting from the ground, what he was up to, he said he was finding a way “to spend my money for the American people.”             Official word […] Read more »

            On Thursday, August 7, the Mattapoisett Museum and the Mattapoisett Land Trust hosted their annual Great Community Picnic at Mattapoisett’s Munro Preserve on the waterfront. Every seat was filled, and tickets were sold out to the event of which proceeds went to the two organizations.             While oysters and beer could be picked up […] Read more »

            Summers in Rochester haven’t changed in over a quarter century. They still carry the same vibe. I can attest to this from personal experience. When I was a child growing up in the North End of New Bedford, my father, John DeCicco, frequently took me to Snow’s Pond, where his cousin owned a cottage […] Read more »