Eleanor Bradford (Luther) Johansen, 94, of Mattapoisett, died peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025. Eleanor was born in New Bedford on December 29, 1930, the daughter of the late Bradford Wheeler Luther and Elva Woodworth (Fairbairn) Luther. Eleanor grew up in Fairhaven and graduated from Fairhaven High School in 1948. She married the late Robert […] Read more »
Richard Weston Straffin, 85, of Rochester passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025. He had been married for 48 years to the late Lois Carol Phillips Straffin. He was the son of the late Weston and Irene (Reeves) Straffin. Born in Brockton, he raised a family of 8 in Middleboro, where he was a […] Read more »
The Marion Concert Band continues its Friday evening concert series on August 22, with a program of music inspired by the sea. The program includes two soloists and is as follows: Hands Across the Sea – J. P. Sousa Parade of the Tall Ships – J. Chattaway Fantasy on American Sailing Songs […] Read more »
Dear Editor, The poem below is dedicated to Island Wharf, a treasure in the middle of a vibrant town center. Breathe. Unwind. Belong. Step onto sunlit blades – an emerald carpet unfurling beneath your feet, each blade a gentle hand, guiding you to move, to rest, to inhale the warmth of Island Wharf. Here, […] Read more »
The Town of Marion is pleased to announce the grand rededication of DePina Landing on River Road, celebrated with an open house on Wednesday, August 14. On a beautiful afternoon, Town officials, community members, and members of the DePina family gathered to honor the site’s history and legacy. Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman welcomed […] Read more »
To the Editor; On May 12, Mattapoisett’s Town Meeting voted to expand the Select Board from three to five members. That decision – made in public, after debate – is now in the Home Rule process as H.4245. Calling a “do-over” because some dislike the outcome isn’t more democratic; it’s undoing a lawful vote. […] Read more »
Rochester’s Select Board began its busy meeting Monday by hosting Plymouth County Treasurer Thomas O’Brien’s presentation of over $32,000 of ARPA funds to the town. O’Brien explained before posing with the oversize facsimile of the check with Select Board members that the $32,382.71 the town is receiving actually combines two checks responding to […] Read more »
Michael “Mike” Vining passed away on July 21, 2025, at Tobey Hospital in Wareham after a short and courageous battle with cancer. He was 58 years old. Mike will be remembered for his unwavering positive attitude, his warm heart, and his deep love for family, friends, and the simple joys of life. He was […] Read more »
Lithium? Yes, that lithium – the silver-white metal that is used in batteries and which burns easily. Lithium has been used in medicine for over 100 years. Lithium carbonate is currently widely used to stabilize the mood swings of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). There have been tantalizing clues for many decades about a […] Read more »
The MAC has a full slate of fun activities to get your mind, body and soul back into the swing of things. Tap Fit – Instructor Teah Keogh is back with TapFit – this 60-minute class is designed for adults who want to add a little more happiness and a little less seriousness to […] Read more »