Cannabis (marijuana) products are widely used. Cannabis is now fully legal in 24 states, legal if medically prescribed in 15 and partially legal (depending on the composition) in seven. In only four states is it still completely illegal. Among 176,000 primary-care patients in a Los Angeles clinic, 17% reported regular use. Not surprisingly, […] Read more »
Marion’s Energy Management Committee meeting Monday began with introductions, welcoming two residents who are considering joining the committee. After approving the minutes of the July 22 meeting, EMC Chair Alanna Nelson proceeded to the current agenda items. In moving through the agenda, which dealt largely with reports on ongoing issues, the committee took the […] Read more »
Welcome to Book (re)Marks, all the info you need about what’s happening this month at the Library. September tends to be a quieter month here at the Library after the busy, busy, busy Summer program, but there are still plenty of things happening while we work to “reset the ride.” It’s National Stargazing Month. […] Read more »
When a familiar song comes on your car radio, do you sing along? Is it hard for you to resist belting out a tune as you listen to your favorite cellphone playlist on your daily walk or run? Did you know that choral singing is beneficial to your health and longevity? Come sing with us. […] Read more »
One of my favorite songs is “Smile” by Charlie Chaplin. Ya, that Charlie Chaplin who, to people of a certain age, was known as the “Litte Tramp,” a character he portrayed in the movies. Chaplin wrote the music in 1936 for his film “Modern Times” (John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons added the lyrics […] Read more »
Rochester’s Zoning Board of Appeals approved the construction of a deck on an under-sized house lot at 560 Snipatuit Road in a swiftly moving meeting on August 22. In a meeting that took a mere 25 minutes, Walter and Doreen Gonet proposed a 9.5-foot deck extending 31 feet into the side setback of their […] Read more »
To coincide with the start of the new school year, Superintendent Michael S. Nelson would like to share back-to-school safety tips and important bus route information with families, residents and area motorists. The first day of school for grades 1-12 is Wednesday, August 28, and Kindergarten begins on Friday, August 30. “As the […] Read more »
September 14. MYC Phoenix Cup. A fun race any member with a sailboat can participate in. There is no Fee for this race. Check website under Racing, Phoenix Cup for details. September 14. Last race of the season. Open to all PHRF boats in Buzzards Bay. Check our website for entry details, under Racing, […] Read more »
The Rochester Cultural Council (RCC) is now accepting online applications from organizations, schools and individuals for grants to support community-oriented arts, humanities and science programs. If you have a great idea for bringing culturally enriching programming to the Rochester area and need funding to make it a reality, we can help. The online application window […] Read more »