Join the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library

Seeking a few good friends. If you have spare time and an aspiration to get involved in supporting the library, the Friends would love to have you join them.             Time commitments are minimal and usually includes a monthly meeting plus a weekend book sale for a total of four hours each month. The Friends […] Read more »

FCCM Summer Fair

The First Congregational Church of Marion Summer Fair is coming soon. Join the fun on Saturday, July 29 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Fair happens right on Main Street and throughout the church grounds at 28 Main Street. This is the Fair that everyone looks forward to each year.             Children can enjoy […] Read more »

Academic Achievements

The spring sports American Rivers Conference all-academic teams were announced and 57 Central College student-athletes were honored for their academic and athletic excellence. Adam Sylvia, Class of 2023 from Rochester, is on the Men’s track and field team and earned a 3.65 GPA majoring in business management.             Chase Guard of Marion has been named […] Read more »

Rocked Boat Seeks Stability

Dale and Laura Briggs hope their boat docked at their 23 Dexter Road property will stop getting pushed around.             During the June 28 meeting of the Marion Conservation Commission, the Briggs’ Notice of Intent application was heard, the proposed solution being installation of boat-mooring piles.             Their representative, David Davignon of Schneider, Davignon & […] Read more »

Frederick Douglass Remembered

On July 1, the Benjamin Cushing Community Center in Marion was the venue for a first-of-its-kind event: a community reading of Frederick Douglass’ July 4, 1852, speech. The event was hosted by the Marion Art Center, Tri-Town Against Racism and the Marion Council on Aging.             Before the community reading, keynote speaker Dr. Moise Saint-Louis, […] Read more »

Events at the Mattapoisett Library

            Cool off at the Mattapoisett Library with film and art. Take in a classic film on Friday, July 7 at 1:00 pm as our series, First Fridays Film Club, continues in the summer. Enjoy some popcorn and air conditioning as you watch an 80’s cult classic. No registration is required and the film is […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Library Children Programs

Summer reading has begun at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Visit the children’s room anytime to sign up and receive a badge book, book BINGO sheet and a necklace.             On Thursday, July 6 at 3:30 pm, children ages 8+ can create some fun art out of sea glass. Visit our website to register.             […] Read more »

Getting Tougher on Tardiness

            The COVID-19 pandemic has had a lingering decay on the urgency among a segment of students to be at school on time, according to Old Rochester Regional High School Principal Mike Devoll.             As a result, ORR implemented a new attendance policy mid-year, stressing the importance of arriving on time, then tightened and refined […] Read more »

Walk, Trot, Cantor

            On July 2, the 76th annual Marion Horse Show once again proved that the venue and the attendees alike are magnificent.             The venue, Washburn Park off Front Street in Marion, features an arena fit for royalty. According to the show’s website, the event was founded in 1947 by Charles R. Washburn as a […] Read more »

ORRHS Fourth Term Honor Roll

The following students have achieved honors for the fourth term at Old Rochester Regional High School,                    Highest Honors: Emily Abbott, Ella Bartholomew, Clara Bonney, Nolan Bushnell, Aiden Cabral, Gavin Coffey, David Costa, Failenn Fitzpatrick, Julia Foye, David Fredette, Paige Fuller, Dillon Furtado, Jacob Hadley, Alexander Harrigan, Corinne Hibbert, Sakurako Huynh-Aoyama, Sara Kroll, Neva Matos, […] Read more »