Myles Eldridge of Rochester has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University School of Education. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework. Read more »
Academic Achievements
New Play Opening in November on the MAC Stage
The Marion Art Center announces its upcoming production of Church & State written by Jason Odell Williams and directed by Donn Tyler, on stage at the Anne Braitmayer Webb (MAC) Theater. The cast includes Garrett Olson, Jennie Williamson, Susan Sullivan, Oliver Asker and Pippa Asker, with Maura Van Voris as assistant director and Anita Allison […] Read more »
Turning Page on Pitcher Street
Alvin Johnson’s first meeting in many years as a member of the Marion Board of Health coincided with long-awaited news of improvements at previously troublesome residences on Pitcher Street. In reporting to the board on behalf of absent acting Health Agent Bob Ethier, Public Health Director Lori Desmarais told the board that the […] Read more »
From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society
This past Saturday, the Rochester Historical Society opened its new exhibit: Maps, Signs and Celebrations, Part 1. This exhibit displays some of the signs and maps in our collection and connects both to people and places. The display was not originally going to be divided into two parts, but I underestimated the depth of our […] Read more »
Sensational Sesquicentennial Celebration
The Marion Natural History Museum has been around a very long time. As its website notes, “… before the first T-Rex skeleton was discovered … before Edison patented the lightbulb … before Amelia Earhart inspired generations of girls to believe they could fly …” the museum doors were open. On October 21, those […] Read more »
M. Alice (Surette) Lapointe,
M. Alice (Surette) Lapointe, 97, of Mattapoisett died peacefully October 25, 2022 at Sippican Health Care Center surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late H. Raymond Lapointe. Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Marcel and Marie Catherine (Bernier) Surette, she lived in New Bedford for many […] Read more »
Frances “Nancy” (Backman) Dixey
Frances “Nancy” (Backman) Dixey. 97, of Mattapoisett, died peacefully at home on Saturday, October 22, 2022. She was the wife of the late John Dixey. Known to most as Nancy, she was born in Buffalo, NY, daughter of the late Kenneth and Frances (Garver) Backman, she lived in Newton most of her life before […] Read more »
Mary T. (Platt) Cunha “Maria”
Mary T. (Platt) Cunha “Maria”, died suddenly on October 25, 2022, at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, MA. Survivors include her 3 children, Michelle Gordon, Lynda Schneider, and John Platt. No services are scheduled. Memorial Contributions can be sent to the First Congregational Church of Wareham, 11 Gibbs Avenue, Wareham, MA […] Read more »
Rochester Women’s Club
The Rochester Women’s Club will be hosting a talk with Gayle Suzanne Draigicevich on November 7 at 7:30 pm. Gayle Suzanne is an author, speaker and life coach. Her presentations are funny, inspirational and positive. She has been referred to as the hope coach for damaged souls. Gayle is described as relatable, wise and […] Read more »
Mattapoisett School District Public Engagement – School Study
The Town of Mattapoisett is reviewing its strategic vision, part of which includes the condition and use of all town facilities. The Edward J. Collins Jr. Center for Public Management has been engaged by the Town, with cooperation from the School District to study school consolidation. This study was primarily born from the decline in […] Read more »