In conjunction with Youth Art Month, the art students at Sippican Elementary School, in Marion, Massachusetts, under the supervision of their art teacher, Erin Kirk, will exhibit works titled “Colorful Creations!” in the Patsy Francis Gallery at the Marion Art Center, in Marion. Mrs. Kirk has assembled a collection of artwork created by her students […] Read more »

The Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club is very proud to present Sweeney Todd – School Edition. This full-scale musical/thriller, written by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler, stars Emily Faulkner (Jr), Kyle Costa (Jr), Holly Frink (Jr), Michael Amato (Sr), Isaiah Kidney (Sr), Patrick McGraw (Sr),Victor Morrison (Jr), Chris Savino (Fr), and Lexi Melloni […] Read more »

The Elizabeth Taber Library, along with Tabor Academy students, will provide technology help on Sundays at 2:00 pm, February 8 to March 1 and March 29 to April 19. Do you have questions about Facebook, Twitter, Skype, or need technology assistance with an electronic device you recently bought or acquired? Then stop into the Elizabeth […] Read more »

It may be winter weather outside, but it is time to think ahead to summer! Think Fireworks! Our fundraising efforts for 2014 fell short of our goal. We are confident that we will be able to bring the fireworks back this year! The fireworks are tentatively scheduled for Saturday, July 4. The Marion Fireworks Committee […] Read more »

Are you looking for a fun outdoor activity for your family over break? The Elizabeth Taber Library, in collaboration with the Sippican Lands Trust, has the perfect challenge for you! How about trying to locate some “Champion Tree” species found in Marion’s open spaces?! You simply head to the library, grab a pre-stocked loaner backpack […] Read more »

The Mattapoisett Land Trust is seeking applicants for their $1,000 “Blanche B. Perry Scholarship.” This award is available to a Mattapoisett resident interested in the field of Environmental Studies, Sciences, Technology or a related field, and is a graduating senior from a secondary school by June 2015. The scholarship is made available through the Edith […] Read more »

Everybody collects something and we’re all passionate about the things we collect. Why not share your interest with others? The Mattapoisett Historical Society is providing an opportunity for collectors to share their unique, fanciful and maybe even eclectic collection with fellow Mattapoisett residents at our first Personal Collections night. Residents are invited to display their […] Read more »

The Town of Marion’s Annual Town Election will be held on Friday, May 15. Nomination papers for elected positions will be available beginning February 9. Nomination papers may be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office, 2 Spring Street, Marion. Papers must be returned to the Town Clerk’s office for certification by Monday, March 23 by […] Read more »

The Marion Rochester MRC will meet on Thursday, February 12 at 6:30 pm at the Rochester Council on Aging at 66 Dexter Lane in Rochester. The purpose of this meeting is to move forward with the re-organization and the goal is to form the Steering Committee and plan the future direction of the MRC. The […] Read more »

The Trustees for the Joseph Plumb Memorial Library are seeking to fill a vacant seat on the Board. The Trustees would like to invite members of the Rochester community who have an interest in libraries to contact Library Director Gail Roberts, either by dropping by the library, calling 508-763-8600, or emailing groberts@sailsinc.org. Anyone interested in […] Read more »