Academic Achievements

Luke Couto of Mattapoisett, Chloe Lanagan of Mattapoisett, Kevin Ovian of Rochester, Aidan Ridings of Mattapoisett, Ainslee Rodrigues of Mattapoisett, and Megan Tracey of Rochester were named to the Dean’s List at Stonehill College. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have […] Read more »

Saint Gabriel’s Church Marion

Saint Gabriel’s invites you to celebrate Advent and Christmas with us!             December 17, 6:30pm Christmas Caroling starting from Joanne Drive in Marion             December 22, 6:00pm Longest Night Service             Christmas Eve, December 24, 4:00pm Family Service with Pageant and our Candlelight Service at 9:00pm             Christmas Day, December 25, 9:00am Festive Worship Service […] Read more »

James Lee Gabriel

James Lee Gabriel, 38, of Mattapoisett, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021 after a life-time battle with addiction.             Born in Wareham, James was the son of the late John Joseph Gabriel and Jeanne Marie (Collins) Melchior. James was Shodan 1st dan black belt in the martial arts style of Tai-ChUan-Tao at Red Dragon Martial Arts […] Read more »

Resolutions Offered for Bridge Planking

It is a frequently asked question, especially on social media platforms: “When will the Bike Path open?” The question is not regarding existing phases for the Mattapoisett bike path, those sections merging into Fairhaven to the west or Marion to the east. No, the question is asked in relationship to Phase 1b and the heralded […] Read more »

What’s Happening at the Elizabeth Taber Library

Weekly drop-in kids activities in the children’s room at the ETL! All events are drop-in and unsupervised.             Tuesdays 10-12 Fun and Games!  Everyone wins when playing our interactive board games.             Fridays 10-12 Sensory Toy Tables! Sift, sort, pop, squish, crinkle, and explore with a wide range of sensory activities.             Saturdays 10-12 Crafty […] Read more »

ORR to Launch Personal Finance Program

Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Old Rochester Regional High School Principal Mike Devoll are pleased to announce that the school has partnered with Junior Achievement (JA) of Southern Massachusetts to bring a series of personal finance lessons to ORRHS students.             Students will be able to attend the program beginning Wednesday, Dec. 1 during their “Bulldog Block” flex […] Read more »

December Events at the Mattapoisett Museum

December 3, 6:00pm – Southcoast Lessons presents New Sounds of Silents: silent films set to live music -Join us at Mattapoisett Museum for the continuation of Southcoast Lessons’ silent films set to live music series! Our second edition will feature Winter holiday themed silent shorts with multiple teams of performers backing them. Come on out […] Read more »

Constance Ellen Hoksch (Kohout)

Constance Ellen Hoksch (Kohout), died November 29, 2021 of peritoneal cancer. Born in Malone, NY and raised in Fort Covington, NY, she graduated from Franklin Academy in Malone, where she played clarinet and saxophone. Connie graduated from Norwich University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical […] Read more »

Paul Brown

On Sunday November 24, 2021 Paul Brown died peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford Massachusetts following a short illness. Paul is survived by his daughter, Kathy Eklund (Brown), who lives in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, and his son, Jim Brown, who lives in Lynnwood, Washington. Paul has four grandchildren: Kelby Brown, Midori Brown, Laura Eklund, […] Read more »

Denise W. (Pike) Nunes

Denise W. (Pike) Nunes, 70 of New Bedford and Rochester, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 in Beth Israel Hospital, Plymouth. She was the wife of Charles Nunes, Jr.             Born in Middleboro, a daughter of the late Kenyon C. and Helen F. (Ring) Pike. Denise was a longtime resident of New Bedford and Rochester. […] Read more »