Matos Inspired by Familiar Return

The touring professionals’ annual visit to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, arrived with major changes in 2025, and one of those changes was the reintroduction of a women’s tournament that was won on Sunday by resurgent American Caty McNally.             Bringing back the women via a WTA Tour 125 event […] Read more »

Alex Hansell Promoted to Full Commissioner

The Conservation Commission at its July 9 Meeting in the police station conference room had a light agenda but still managed to promote associate member Alex Hansell to full commissioner status.             Previously, Hansell was an associate member. The commission’s unanimous decision to promote him is still pending Select Board approval.             The commission, last […] Read more »

Updating the People’s House

The current and former resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington has begun to redecorate. It may be time. After all, the White House is very old and probably could use a touch up or two. Some people call it the “People’s House.” That is an old-fashioned name, but a good one. The People’s House […] Read more »

Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library

The Wareham Gatemen baseball team is coming to Plumb Library. From 10:30 am to 11:30 am Friday, July 18 members of the Gatemen will join us for stories, Q&A, a game of catch, and autograph signing. This is an all-ages event, and no registration is necessary. The Gatemen will also be celebrating Literacy Night later […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Town Band

The fourth scheduled concert for the Mattapoisett Town Band will take place on July 23 at 7:00 pm at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett. Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s concert for making it such a wonderful evening. Please visit our Facebook page for updates regarding any weather conditions.             This concert is all […] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Plymouth State University congratulates the following who received their academic degrees during its 154th Anniversary Commencement Ceremonies on Friday to Saturday, May 9 to May 10, 2025;             –Jacob DesRoches of Marion, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Physiology.             –Olivia Lapierre of Rochester, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts […] Read more »

‘Duets’ Is Double The Pleasure

The Marion Art Center has once again brought splendor, wonder, and artistic talent to our doorsteps with the opening of their latest exhibit titled “Duets: Two Artists and Our Blue Planet” featuring the visual expertise of longtime friends Lisa Goren and Heather Stivison.             The two artists’ works complement one another in a variety of […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee Meeting

The Mattapoisett GOP will hold a community meeting at the Niemad Facility , 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett on Thursday, July 17 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Join us to discuss important topics affecting our town, including matters related to the structure of the Select Board. Mattapoisett residents, your voice matters.             There will be […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Yacht Club Results

The Tues night Ensign race on was unfortunately abandoned after only a couple minutes after the first start as thunder and lightning was bearing down toward the harbor. The boats all made it to their moorings in time as the storm mostly passed just north of Mattapoisett.             Wednesday Night PHRF Fleet – July 9 […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Community Tennis Association Scholarship

The Mattapoisett Community Tennis Association (MCTA) is pleased to announce the winners of a $500 scholarship for a senior member of the Old Rochester Regional High School tennis team.             The recipients this year are Elizabeth Houdelette and Emily Wyman, both from Marion. Elizabeth plans to attend Springfield College to pursue Physician Assistant Studies, while […] Read more »