When was the last time you did something for the first time? Life is hallmarked by a number of “firsts,” and as we get older we take our experience and wisdom for granted. We get comfortable. Been there, done that. I recently had a “first” that on the spontaneous side was something I hadn’t ever […] Read more »
If you were anywhere other than the Old Rochester Regional High School auditorium the afternoon of February 2, then you missed a superb performance by the Tri-County Symphonic Band presenting its lively “Con Spirito” program, delighting the audience with a brilliant selection of songs performed by a very talented group of musicians. “You are in […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Public Library celebrated National Take Your Child to the Library Day this Saturday, February 1, with an entire day filled with special activities for children. All day long, a steady stream of kids enjoyed activities such as a library scavenger hunt, playing chess, watching the movie “Up,” and face painting. Photos by Jean […] Read more »
Runners of the third annual Frosty Runner Road Race were grateful for the decision last week to postpone the race until February 1 – it was a little too frosty last week for a run, with temperatures just starting to climb up from single digits and a few flakes still falling around the region. Saturday, […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Public Library celebrated National Take Your Child to the Library Day this Saturday, February 1, with an entire day filled with special activities for children. All day long, a steady stream of kids enjoyed activities such as a library scavenger hunt, playing chess, watching the movie “Up,” and face painting. Photos by Jean […] Read more »
“My dad was a great storyteller,” said Daniel Tucker who, when he was a boy, would sail with his father and brothers and listen to his dad retell the wild tales from the days when he was captain of the Coral, one of the last Fairhaven coasters – when Captain Claude S. Tucker would sail […] Read more »
Punxsutawney Phil had done it again. When her emerged from his burrow this morning Phil predicted six more weeks of winter, so there’s no hope for an early spring. Let’s all hope that Phil is wrong! Read more »
Did you realize that Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday this year? So, if you want to avoid making emergency Valentine’s Day plans and scurrying to find a babysitter at the last minute, the time to make those reservations for a romantic evening is now. Relay for Life of Tri-Town Team “Sole Survivors” is hosting […] Read more »
Principal Michael Devoll gave Old Rochester Regional High School students a “shot in the arm” of school spirit on Friday the 31st, pretty overdue for a school with a varsity basketball team currently in first place, a number of losing streaks in sports that finally came to an end, and an undefeated debate team, among […] Read more »
Due to the recent snow storm, the Mattapoisett Bike Path Committee could not hold their regular meeting. But I had an opportunity to catch-up with Chairman Bonne DeSousa, who shared the current status of the project. It wasn’t long into our conversation when it became very clear just how difficult a process it is to […] Read more »
