The Quahog Book Award is an award that will be chosen by Mattapoisett Youth. It will encourage children in grades 3-6 to read quality literature and to choose their favorite from a list of ten nominated titles. Each grade level will be given their own list of ten nominated books from which they can read […] Read more »
Mites 1 It was a hockey filled weekend for the Mite 1 team which saw a ton of ice time during Friday and Saturday. After trouncing their first opponent 7-0, the Mite 1 team advanced to the championship game of the 2nd Annual Gateway Winter Classic at Tabor Academy. The championship game was a nail-biter […] Read more »
It was a chillier start to the New Year than usual for some area residents. On Tuesday, January 1, 2013, almost 100 people plunged into the water at the Mattapoisett Town Beach, as part of a fund-raiser to benefit a local non-profit. The plunge was organized by Michelle and William Huggins of Mattapoisett. Will was […] Read more »
Mark Gibbons, 86, of Cambridge passed away peacefully with family members at his side on Saturday December 22 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, after experiencing a stroke. He enjoyed a long life, which he lived to the fullest. Mark was born on November 27, 1926, as one of four children of Dr. John and […] Read more »
Herbert Wood, Jr., 72, of Rochester died Sunday December 30, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Sandra A. (Silva) Wood. Born in Acushnet, son of the late Herbert and Louise (Westgate) Wood, he lived in Rochester for most of his life. Mr. Wood was formerly employed as […] Read more »