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, the army prepared as winter creeps ever closer. The newly created Continental Navy embarked on its first mission, with the Hancock and the Franklin sailing north to the […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee will hold a public meeting on Thursday, November 13 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Neimad Facility, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett. The meeting will address important community concerns. The evening will also feature light refreshments, a cash bar, and open conversation among community members. Please visit Facebook.com/MattapoisettGOP for […] Read more »
Ward Reynolds “Renny” Maier, M.D., 83, of Marion, Massachusetts, died of multiple myeloma on Sunday, October 26, 2025, under hospice care at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. He was the loving husband of Christine Walker Maier, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Born in New Britain, Connecticut, Renny was the son […] Read more »
The October 27 meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission found the members plugging away at technical documents and procedures for nearly 3-hours. Cases ran the gambit, from your average, Request for Determination of Applicability, to questions around whether or not a new pier would encroach into a shared channel over a mostly underwater […] Read more »
Well, it’s certainly getting colder out. The cool air should bring clearer skies, right? There’s another “super moon,” some meteor showers, and some good views of some gas giants. On Sunday, November 2, Daylight Savings Time ends, so remember to “fall” back an hour. Also early in the month, Saturn, “father time,” will have […] Read more »
Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity (BBAHFH) is seeking metal wheelchair ramp donations for their Ramp Donation Program. According to Executive Director Christine Lacourse, “When we first started our Ramp Donation program last year, we were not sure what the need for ramps would be here on the South Coast. Turns out it is huge. […] Read more »
Old Rochester’s unified basketball team played at Somerset Berkley on October 20 and won 55-54. Michael Hogan earned player of the game, as he was the game’s leading scorer and sealed the victory with a game-winning layup off a clutch steal and assist from Ben Wesoly. Moments before, Hayden Perry hit a huge three-pointer […] Read more »
An informal discussion of another proposed solar project in town started Rochester’s Planning Board meeting Tuesday. Project representative Sarah Sterns of Beals and Thomas Engineering reported the plan is for two ground-mounted solar arrays at 0 High Street with frontage off of both High Street and Mayflower Lane. The discovery of a box turtle […] Read more »
Diphenhydramine, commonly known by the brand name Benadryl, has been sold since 1946. It is an “antihistamine,” meaning it blocks the body’s receptors for the chemical histamine, which is released in response to allergens. Diphenhydramine works very well to lessen allergy symptoms and is used not only as the sole ingredient in Benadryl […] Read more »
The Nemasket Group is proud to announce its 40th Anniversary Celebration and Grand Reopening Ceremony, to be held on Tuesday, November 4 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at its main location: 107 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett. For four decades, The Nemasket Group has been a cornerstone of support and advocacy for individuals with disabilities […] Read more »