Prior to the school year, Rochester officials expected eight student residents to attend Bristol County Agricultural High School, but after that number unexpectedly jumped to nine, they were faced with a dilemma—the van they were using only held eight passengers, and a larger vehicle cost almost twice as much. After some exploration of other […] Read more »
Mites – The Mite Bobcats lost a pair of games this weekend. The hard-working team lost to Nantucket 9 to 4 but paced a much closer game against Martha’s Vineyard, losing 19-18. Leading scorers were Juni Suarez, Derek Gauvin and Trendyn Medeiros and Michael Radek. Great defense by Brayden Cannon and Brayden Hathon. Squirt Grizzlies […] Read more »
Jeanette B. (Lachapelle) Sullivan, 101, of Mattapoisett, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014, at Alden Court in Fairhaven. She was the wife of the late Francis J. Sullivan. Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Adelard and Robea (Tellier) Lachapelle, she moved to Mattapoisett in 1974 and Wintered in Florida where […] Read more »
Ralph G. Hussey, 88, of Mattapoisett died Sunday December 29, 2013 at Tobey Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Margaret Austin (Paine) Hussey; they were married for 55 years. Born in Salem, the son of the late Lillian (Gammans) and Harry Francis Hussey, he lived in Mattapoisett for many […] Read more »
Participants in the 2014 Polar Plunge on January 1 were encouraged to wear costumes for the event, which raised thousands of dollars for the BAM Foundation. BAM is an organization that offers financial assistance to families battling cancer to help offset the unexpected costs of cancer treatment. Hundreds of people turned out for the event, […] Read more »
Pee Wee Warriors: The Gateway Warriors dropped their second Yankee Conference game in a row, suffering defeat to the YD Dolphins, 3-1. The depleted Warriors were without three key players and were unable to capitalize on four power play opportunities. Jameson Woodward played his first game of the year at the Center position, scoring the […] Read more »
Come to the monthly speaker series at the Marion Police Station on Wednesday January 8 at noontime. Bring your lunch and we will supply the beverage. Fire Chief and head of the Marion Emergency Medical Services, Tom Joyce, will tell us what does happen when you dial 9-1-1. How can you be better prepared for […] Read more »
On Friday, January 10 at 7:00 pm, the public is invited to the Marion Music Hall for January’s Classic Film Friday Presentation, “All the President’s Men.” The event is co-sponsored by the Sippican Historical Society and the Marion Council on Aging, and is offered free of charge to the public. Based on journalists Bob Woodward […] Read more »
Up to $5,000 in grants will be available through the Lighthouse Fund of the Old Rochester Tri-Town Education Foundation for the 2014-2015 school year. Lighthouse Fund grants will have a maximum award of $1,250 for individual applicant or intra-school collaborative project; up to $2,500 for a collaborative inter-school project. A total of $5,000 in grants […] Read more »
It seemed a little ironic, putting on hats and gloves to go inside a building rather than to go outside, but that is what many people did in Marion on the last Sunday afternoon of 2013. Skaters of all ages and abilities spent some quality time on December 29 skating circles around Tabor Academy’s Travis […] Read more »