Tuberculosis, commonly known as TB, is one of the oldest known infectious diseases, having been found in Egyptian mummies from 3000 BC. In 17th and 18th century Europe it was known as “consumption,” and was commonly depicted in literature and opera. Marguerite, the heroine of the novel The Lady of the Camelias and the […] Read more »
Lois E. (Bourdon) Alves, 74, of Mattapoisett died July 29, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Raymond L. and Alice T. (Bienacka) Bourdon, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. She was formerly employed as deli manager at Falmouth Stop & Shop for many years […] Read more »
Here’s a reminder to mark August 16 on your calendar. Once again, Rochester Grange will hold its agricultural fair, our 113th. Printing of our books has been completed and are being distributed throughout the Tri-Town. Here’s what you need to know. The fair will be held on Saturday, August 16 from 1:00 pm to […] Read more »
There are limited spots available for Kim Savoie’s glass working programs at the Elizabeth Taber Library on Saturday August 2 at 12:30 pm and Saturday, August 9 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Call the Library to register for this free program, ages 10+. The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library will be hosting […] Read more »
William Salvatore Bruno passed away on July 30, 2025 at the age of 91 at his home in Mattapoisett, MA, surrounded by his loving wife of sixty-two years, Ann (McMorrow) Bruno, and their five children, Julie (Bruno) Vasil, Beth (Bruno) Oberlander, Paul Bruno, David Bruno, and Maria Bruno. William is survived by his wife and […] Read more »
On July 28, the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission heard a Request for Determination of Applicability filing by Chapman Dickerson. He was requesting permission to remove two clumps of trees adjacent to the edge of the Mattapoisett River as it flows past River Road. However, an abutter, Kenneth Rocha of Kyla Way, called the project a “desecration […] Read more »
As many lawns begin to fry, there isn’t much you can do to reverse it so take time out to think about what is really important in our communion with nature. Is it just about having a lush green lawn and perfectly balanced borders? We all seek perfection, but the bigger picture deserves consideration. […] Read more »
The following Kathleen Dunn of Mattapoisett was named to the 2025 Spring Semester Dean’s List at Simmons University in Boston. Read more »
The Rochester Republican Town Committee will hold its August meeting at the Ponderosa Sportsman’s Club on Monday, August 11, at 6:30 pm. The Ponderosa is located at 242 Robinson Road, Acushnet. All are invited to attend. Read more »
In the 1880’s in Rochester, there were no appropriations made by the town for public safety, neither police nor fire. By 1888, an article came before town meeting to vote to offer a fixed payment for forest fire fighting. With its abundance of forested land, the biggest fire concerns centered around forest fires. There were […] Read more »