Odyssey Wins Phoenix Cup – September 3 – MYC sailors raced their final Wednesday night race, the Phoenix Cup, last night in an interclub battle between Ensign racers and PHRF racers. Twelve boats, all sizes, took part on a beautiful night with handicap times given to all boats. Restless was the first boat to […] Read more »
To celebrate the alumni of ORR, the ORR Bulldog Pride Alumni Association (BPAA)–for the third consecutive year–will organize alumni events around the annual Homecoming game. The parallel events will be held on Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18. The program of events is open to all ORRJHS and ORRHS alumni and friends of […] Read more »
Take and Make crafts are back. Grab our autumn paper wreath kits while supplies last. The Cozy Cup Book Club will meet on Wednesday September 24 at 11:00 am to discuss Murder on the Page by Daryl Wood Gerber. Please call the library to register. Did you participate in any of our grant […] Read more »
Kevin W. Taylor, 59, of Rochester, passed away after battling a long illness on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was the loving husband of Louise (Mattos) Taylor for 37 years. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Muriel Taylor, he lived in Rochester most of his life. Kevin was a strong, dependable, […] Read more »
The newest town employee has been nicknamed “Aquaman” by the Marion Select Board. However, new Police Officer James Cuoco, a champion high school swimmer, will likely take his abilities to land instead. At the September 3 Select Board meeting at the Marion Police Station, Cuoco, a former state champion in swimming for Old […] Read more »
The recipients of the Wanderer’s 30th Annual Keel Award for the Town of Rochester are Michelle Kirby and Andres Hammerman, the main drivers behind the effort to preserve the health and water quality of Snows Pond. Kirby, who is president of the Snows Pond Association, and her husband Andy were nominated in a […] Read more »
Join Dr. Edward Hoffer at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library at 7 Barstow Street on Tuesday, September 23 at 6:30 pm as he discusses Navigating Dementia: what it is, when to suspect it, the tests your doctor should perform to investigate it, the available therapies, and how to prevent it. Dr. Hoffer resides on […] Read more »
Marion Cultural Council is excited to receive online grant applications for individuals and organizations for art and STEM-related projects that will help to enrich the Marion community beginning September 2, 2025. The Mass Cultural Council has set an October 16 deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities and […] Read more »
It was a night of continuances, but the Site Plan Review hearing for a 68-unit, age 55 and over, senior-living apartment building at 22 Cranberry Highway within Rochester Crossroads drew most of the Rochester Planning Board’s attention Tuesday night. Joseph Sanda, representing developer Ken Steen Realty, said this plan is a revision of […] Read more »
The Sippican Woman’s Club (SWC) is looking forward to an inspiring and engaging year ahead for 2025-2026. Over the summer, our Board and committees have been busy planning a calendar filled with programs, gatherings, and special events—including our signature Holiday by the Sea House Tour on Saturday, December 13. We begin the season on […] Read more »