Alewives Anonymous, Inc. (AA) will host its annual meeting and quahog chowder supper for members, guests and others interested in the world of alewives (herring) on Sunday,April 29at 5:00 pm at the Rochester Grange Hall, 205 Hartley Road, Rochester. After the annual meeting, a number of short videos of our local river’s Herring Runs will […] Read more »
In response to the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, and in memory of those lost in past school shootings, Tabor students organized a walk out on Friday, April 20, in solidarity with students across the country recognizing the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre. After placing 18 empty chairs in the Stroud Academic […] Read more »
In response to the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, and in memory of those lost in past school shootings, Tabor students organized a walk out on Friday, April 20, in solidarity with students across the country recognizing the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre. After placing 18 empty chairs in the Stroud Academic […] Read more »
On 04/27/2018, Mattapoisett Police arrested Cory Furtado, 18 years old of Acushnet. Mr. Furtado was arrested at his residence with the assistance of the Acushnet Police Department. Furtado is charged with Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon and attempted murder for the stabbing that occurred on Tuesday, April 24, at the Ned’s Point lighthouse. […] Read more »
On April 24, Mattapoisett’s Board of Selectmen – Chairman Paul Silva, Tyler Macallister, and Jordan Collyer – along with Town Administrator Michael Gagne, covered a variety of topics in an agenda that included such diverse items as utility poles, fiscal budgets, new eateries, shellfish, and trees. Regarding trees, Mattapoisett will be marking Arbor Day on […] Read more »
With a fiscal year 2019 school budget increasing by a mere 1.1 percent, the Mattapoisett School Committee chose to more broadly share the benefits of the quality education they provide by expanding the School Choice program. After hearing from a few supportive residents, and one Finance Committee chair opposed to the notion, the committee voted […] Read more »
Old Rochester girls’ lacrosse has wasted no time establishing its dominance. The Bulldogs improved to 5-0 (3-0 South Coast Conference) on the season after blowing past Mansfield 13-9 on Monday, with Madison Cooney scoring six goals as she continues to lead this offense. But the success is not solely a result of her scoring. In […] Read more »
I never thought my next story idea would appear inside of a library bathroom. Of all the places in the Universe, it’s a pretty random place to find inspiration. I was only there for a tissue, a quick hand-washing, and a one-second glance in the mirror, but in the middle of all that while wiping […] Read more »
To the Editor: Firstly, I’d like to thank Mr. & Mrs. Planning Board member very much for your help on my petition. Thank you again. We are moving forward very well, getting ready for town meeting on May 14. Article – Recreational marijuana establishment ban, will be Article # “One” on the agenda at town […] Read more »
Join us at the Elizabeth Taber Library on Tuesday, May 1as we celebrate ArtWeek with two special events. At 3:00 pm, New Bedford artist Catherine Carter, www.catherinecarterpainting.com, will lead a multi-medium workshop to help you create an image of undersea life and/or an abstract image based on your name. Also, throughout the day, we invite […] Read more »