The Marion Art Center has announced open auditions for all roles in the upcoming production of Seascapeby Edward Albee, a drama (dramedy) in two acts about a retired couple enjoying a day at the beach when they meet a sea creature couple. The witty dialogue examines the theories of being human and evolution. The play […] Read more »
Patricia L. “Patty” Frost, 76 of Marion, MA, passed away Saturday, April 7, after a 15 year struggle with Parkinson’s disease. She was the wife of 56 years to Nick Frost of Marion. She was the daughter of the late Mark and Irma (Hummel) Lytle. She was an active community member of the towns of […] Read more »
In little more than a month, three Tri-Town Destination Imagination teams will be heading to Knoxville, Tennessee May 22-26 to compete at “Globals,” the finale to a long and challenging journey. The Lightning Bolts, a team from Rochester Memorial School, will be heading to Tennessee for the second year in a row. Destination Imagination is […] Read more »
The Marion School Committee approved the Sippican School fiscal year 2019 school budget on April 11, and Superintendent Doug White gave an overview of the FY19 budget and its driving factors. The FY19 budget rings in at $6,058,909 – a 2.19% or $129,800 increase over the FY18 budget. Driving the budget were some increases in […] Read more »
Dear Editor: The Friends of Mattapoisett Council on Aging hold several luncheons and events throughout the year at no cost to the public. These events are possible because a small group of volunteers worked very hard to make it happen. March 31 was the Annual Pie & Bake Sale, which was a resounding success. I […] Read more »
Kevin T. Brogioli, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, announces the following Students of the Month for March 2018: Green Team: Amanda Armanetti & Nathaniel Bangs Orange Team: Emma Levasseur & Zachary Proffit Purple Team: Erin Craig & Matthew Curry Blue Team: Elizabeth Higgins & Bennett Chase Red Team: Camryn Nye & Samuel […] Read more »
On Thursday, May 3at 7:00 pm, Marion voters will have a chance to meet and question candidates for town offices and committees at Candidates’ Night. This annual event is sponsored by the Tri-Town Area League of Women Voters. Marion’s voters can hear the views of candidates on topics ranging from fiscal issues to infrastructure needs […] Read more »
The South Coast Bikeway Alliance (SCBA) is pleased to announce their 8th Annual Bike Summit will be held Thursday, May 3from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Fort Taber Community Center, 1000A S Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744. This year’s summit focuses on “Closing the Gaps” and hopes to bring awareness to the […] Read more »
Residents who walk their dogs over to Sprague’s Cove will soon have a spot where they (and their dogs) are welcome to sit and enjoy the view for a while. The Marion Conservation Commission has allowed resident Susannah Davis’ request for two benches to be placed at two locations at the Town-owned property, pending final […] Read more »
During two of the high school’s Bulldog Blocks last week, a group of over 20 students gathered in the media center to participate in the first annual ORRHS TEDx Talks. TED Talks have been held all around the world since the first event in 1984, hosted both by the TED organization and independent groups (like […] Read more »