Free Tech Workshops: Do you want to learn more about the free online resources offered to Marion library card holders? Well, now is your chance. Join us for these free Friday workshops at 11:00 am: April 8 – Universal Class (free online courses); April 15 – Zinio Digital Magazines; April 22 – Indieflix (free online […] Read more »
Here’s a look at how this spring’s Bulldog sports teams are shaping up before the season gets underway. Some teams will be scrimmaging or participating in jamborees this week, but most official games will begin on Monday, April 4. Baseball: Coming off a strong season, the boys will scrimmage Dartmouth High, one of the […] Read more »
To the Editor: Although our future is essentially shaped around the education we receive, public education is being systematically sabotaged. Common Core along with High Stakes Standardized testing has been and continues to undermine our public schools. The standardized testing fib if continued to be overlooked, unquestioned and unchallenged imposes serious and lasting consequences for […] Read more »
This election, it’s three men and one seat up for grabs on the Marion Board of Selectmen. With the stepping-down of long-time Selectman Jonathan Henry, three others view this as their chance to make a real difference for their town. The three candidates – Norman Hills, Stephen Gonsalves, and Dale Jones – each have significant […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee will meet at 6:00 pm on Monday, April 4 at the home of Rebecca and Chuck McCullough, 31 Silver Shell Avenue, Mattapoisett. A light supper will be served. All registered Republicans and Unenrolled voters are invited to attend. Voters who do not wish to register as Republicans can still get […] Read more »
The next teen dance is on Friday, April 8 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm for $8 at The Knights Hall, 57 Fairhaven Road in Mattapoisett. Teen dances provide a safe place for 6th, 7th and 8th graders to have a good time socializing, dancing and listening to their favorite music on a Friday night. Knights […] Read more »
After weeks of debate, The Joint School Committee on March 24 voted to bring back the Good Friday holiday for 2017 after weighing the particular placement of Good Friday on the day before the start of April vacation. The committee was scheduled for a vote on the final school year 2016/2017 calendar, which still had […] Read more »