There’s no doubting the effect that cancer has on millions of households all over the United States. Whether you personally are afflicted with the disease, or it’s one of your loved ones, it can take a devastating toll physically, emotionally and financially on any family. Luckily for these families, the American Cancer Society is there […] Read more »
It’s been a tradition in the town of Rochester for the past 12 years, but this year, the 13th Annual Rochester Country Fair will have a brand new look and feel to it thanks to a new plot of land donated by the town for the fair’s use. The land, which is located at 65 […] Read more »
0 bedrooms, multiple bathrooms. Great front yard. Spectacular views of Route 6. Plenty of on-site parking. Did you know Principal Mike Devoll doubled as a real estate agent as well? Ok, so maybe the school isn’t actually for sale. This banner pictured above is part of the Class of 2012’s Senior Prank! The banner was […] Read more »
The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals tabled a hearing regarding a property located on Hartley Avenue after several abutting neighbors showed up to express their concerns about a potential project. The hearing was held at the board’s regular meeting on the evening of Thursday, May 17 in the Marion Town House. Henry DeJesus and his […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals met on the evening of Thursday, May 17, at the Town Hall for their regular meeting, with three hearings on the agenda. Engineer Doug Schneider was on hand to speak on behalf of Christian Hicks, regarding a property at 11 Shore View Avenue. Hicks was seeking a special permit […] Read more »
Virginia Barden, 89, passed away on May 13th at the Sippican Healthcare Center, Marion, after a long illness. She had been a resident of Mattapoisett for 31 years. Virginia Rossney was born in Boston, graduated from Quincy High School, resided in Pawtucket, RI for six years and then spent the first four years of her […] Read more »
Helen Granger is a South Coast artist living in Rochester, MA who works in a variety of styles and materials including oils, charcoal, and inks. In her process, Granger prefers to work from life and strives to give her subjects enough time so that she explores them thoroughly. Luis Villanueva, owner of Colo Colo Gallery […] Read more »
The Tiara 5K Classic is an appropriate tribute to the universal experience of Motherhood. Being a mom and running both require stamina, a willingness to keep moving forward even when you are drained, exhausted, and not sure how you are going to navigate the next corner. In my 20s, I participated in races both psychologically […] Read more »
Prom season is upon us, and this weekend the juniors and seniors of Old Colony Vocational Regional Technical High School will be attending the school social function of the year. While their focus will be mostly on the dresses, suits, food and dancing, the issue of prom safety, specifically drunk driving accidents, will also be […] Read more »
Winifred E. Leeming, 90, of Mattapoisett died May 15, 2012 at Forestview Nursing Home. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Robert and Louise (Hindley) Leeming, she lived in New Bedford most of her life before moving to Middleboro in 1988 until 2007 when she moved into Forestview Nursing Home in Wareham. Winifred […] Read more »