Jacqueline Ann Whitney, 93 of Rochester, Massachusetts and Barefoot Bay, Florida passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 24, 2025. Born on November 4, 1931, in Beaumont, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Mary Hart Jones and Oscar Colquitt Reece. Jackie married the love of her life, the late […] Read more »
The Marion Select Board met on Tuesday and began with the continued public hearing for the dog complaint concerning the dog Enzo at 116 Dexter Road, owned by Angela Brodeur. Vice-Chair John Hoagland said the board has received a record 15 letters from both sides of the argument. At the meeting, there were also […] Read more »
Friday, October 31: Halloween Day Marion: The Marion Council on Aging is hosting a spooky Halloween lunch event beginning at 12:00 pm at the Cushing Community Center. While eating, patrons can hear ghost stories from entertainer Rita Parisi. Rochester: The Plumb Library is hosting a Halloween Scavenger Hunt and Take & Make Craft […] Read more »
The Lamb of God Christian Church of Mattapoisett will be presenting the following events in November: Adult Bible Study every Sunday at 7:00 pm at the American Legion Hall, 3 Depot Street. Free Food Outreach November 2 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. American Legion Hall. Children’s “Bible Story Time” on November 4, 10:00 am […] Read more »
Since 1988, the Scouts of the Narragansett Council have helped feed families in need by collecting over 10 million pounds of food. The yearly Good Turn is the area’s most impactful food drive and the largest annual Scout service project. Marion Cub Scout Pack 32 and Troop 32 have been participating in this project since […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Early Education program invites the community to its Fall Family Fun Day on Saturday, November 8 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Old Rochester Regional High School. This family-friendly event will feature animals, crafts, food, and more, offering an afternoon of seasonal fun for all ages. Highlights include pony rides, […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Historical Commission is pleased to announce that Phase Two of a multi-year community-wide survey of historic and cultural resources has been completed by Lynn Smiledge, Preservation Consultant. The survey was funded by a grant from the Community Preservation Act, and includes the documentation of three areas: Antassawamock, Cannon Street, and Homestead Court, as […] Read more »
Town officials know of a nationally-known Massachusetts resident with no electric bills and zero carbon emissions coming from his home. The Marion Energy Management Committee (MEMC) met on Monday at the Maritime Center and are gearing up for author David Green to speak at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, on October […] Read more »
This week in Revolutionary War History, let’s discuss what was going on 250 years ago in and around the colonial Province of Massachusetts Bay. Last week, army composition was standardized with there being a little over 20,000 soldiers around Cambridge. Black men were officially barred from entry into the army, however. Thomas Gage departed […] Read more »
On Tuesday, November 11, Mattapoisett Congregational Church will participate in our nationwide ringing of the bells to honor all armed forces veterans. This bell ringing tradition began on Armistice Day in 1918, signaling the end of World War I. It has become an annual Veterans Day event to recognize the service and sacrifices made by […] Read more »