The renovation project that was recently completed at Rochester Memorial School received two awards, which the Building Committee and Town Administrator Richard LaCamera presented on Monday, November 19. The presentation was made during the Board of Selectmen’s regular meeting. “I think that’s fantastic,” said LaCamera. “The Building Committee should be commended.” The Committee planned the […] Read more »
The Sippican Woman’s Club presents the 26th annual Holiday House Tour and Tea from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday December 8th. Proceeds from the Holiday House Tour are used for annual scholarship awards to area students, graduating seniors and college students. The tour begins at the club’s Handy’s Tavern, 152 Front Street in […] Read more »
Almost 100 eighth graders at Old Rochester Regional Junior High School participated in the annual senior citizen Thanksgiving banquet on Sunday, November 18. The dinner, which is in its 21st year, was attended by over 200 local seniors. While it is a time for seniors citizens to gather and mingle, the event encourages young students […] Read more »
Scouts from Troop 32 in Marion held a food drive in cooperation with the Marion Police Department. All the donations will be given to The Family Pantry- Damien’s Place in East Wareham, which helps provide food aid to families in need. The boys collected over 200 items and they needed two pickup trucks to carry […] Read more »
It’s hard to believe the holiday shopping season is here. Black Friday is just around the corner and shoppers everywhere are checking their lists twice: to ensure nobody is forgotten and to nail the best deals in town. For some gifters, big box stores are stocked with uninspired and obligatory gift ideas like neck-ties or […] Read more »
Kenneth A. Gee, 79, of Marion and Boston passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 14, on Cape Cod. Husband of Barbara Bullock Gee for 55 years, kind and generous father to Judy Gee Lewis of Dover, MA, Clark Gee and his wife, Margaret of Marion and Ronald Gee of Golden, CO. Grandfather, confidant and golf […] Read more »
Daniel James Hunter, 30, died by accident at his home in Huntsville, Alabama on November 6, 2012. James was the son of Marilyn East and her husband John Powers of Marion, and the late Daniel J. Hunter and his wife Sydney of Worcester. James leaves a large and loving family: his sister Kate Houdelette and […] Read more »
Holidays are all about spending quality time with the ones you love and giving thanks. No matter if you are a human or an animal, it is always important to have a home to call your own when the cold weather rolls around. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. But It’s All About the Animals, […] Read more »
She’s only competed in three pageants, but the third time was a charm for 19-year-old Mattapoisett resident Jillian Zucco. On Sunday, November 11, Zucco was crowned Miss Fall River, which is a local pageant part of the Miss America organization. “I was so excited,” said Zucco about being crowned. “I was shaking. I actually forgot […] Read more »
Rochester native Jennel Garcia’s journey on FOX’s hit TV show “The X-Factor” has come to an end. Garcia was voted off the show Thursday night when the judges decided to save Paige Thomas instead of her. Lyric 145, a hip-hop group earned the least amount of votes and were automatically sent home. Thomas and Garcia […] Read more »