A Ladies Friendship Luncheon will be held on Saturday, March 29 in the Fellowship Hall at First Congregational Church of Rochester, located in the center of town (11 Constitution Way). Doors will open at 11:30 am with a light lunch being served at noon. This year’s theme is “A Fresh Start,” and FCCR is happy […] Read more »
Come to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Wednesday, March 26 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm to hear Mattapoisett resident Chris Mader speak about his recently published first book entitled Make the Adjustment. Mader’s book discusses how embracing change and overcoming adversity will help people achieve better outcomes both in their personal and professional […] Read more »
Rochester Christian Homeschool Learning Center is located in Rochester, MA and serves Southcoast families who are interested in homeschooling their children in Grades K-8. The learning center operates Tues, Wed, and Thurs from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. There will be a parent presentation/open house on Saturday, March 22, at 10:00 am for families […] Read more »
Gary R. MacNeill, 76, quietly left this life on February 6, 2026, at his home in Rochester, MA. His significant other of many years, Christine Post, was with him as he started his next journey. He was the son of Jeanne (Dustin) and Havery MacNeill. He was predeceased by his brother Herbert MacNeill. […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional School Committee met on February 27. The committee set out to cover FY26 budget changes, curriculum updates, and other concerns. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to budget discussions. Superintendent Michael S. Nelson began with general work and the committee approved foreign exchange students for next year as […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson reminds parents and guardians that registration for the Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55 Project GROW preschool program for the 2025-26 school year remains open. Program vacancies remain and families can still sign up. Project GROW was established to provide high-quality pre-schooling to children in […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Museum at 5 Church Street invites one and all to A Celtic Concert with the Vox Hunters that will be held from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on March 15. Hailing from the great state of Rhode Island, Armand Aromin and Benedict Gagliardi are musically bound by a shared love of traditional […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Library is excited to announce the return of our well-loved Seed Library Program! As the days get longer and the snow melts away, it’s the perfect time for local gardeners and nature enthusiasts to prepare for spring planting. Whether you’re starting a brand-new garden or looking to expand your collection, our Seed Library […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional High School girls basketball team hosted Arlington Catholic on February 27 in the first round of the MIAA Division 3 state tournament. Entering the game, the 13th-seeded Bulldogs (15-6) wanted to make sure they were ready, as they had lost in the opening round last year. But this time they took […] Read more »
The Marion Select Board met on Tuesday to tackle various action items at a time when local focus begins to draw towards the Annual Town Meeting, the Town Election, and the FY26 budget. Present in the audience was Planning Board Chairman Andrew Daniel. The board also welcomed Kaylan Valadao, the town’s new treasurer/collector, […] Read more »