Noreen D. (Andersen) Lyonnais of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Wednesday November 12, 2025. Born on September 9, 1938, she was raised in Fairhaven, the daughter of Martin Sorvik Andersen and Agnes Nellie (Hansen) Andersen. She was the beloved wife of the late Norman J. Lyonnais. They were married […] Read more »
The Rochester Democratic Town Committee is partnering with Gifts to Give to sponsor a winter clothing drive to benefit local families in need. Children’s warm clothing (especially sweatshirts and sweatpants) in kid’s sizes 5/6 to kid’s L/XL, along with clean, gently used winter clothing items (children’s, women’s and men’s, all sizes) will be gratefully accepted. […] Read more »
Do you have plans on Wednesday afternoons this winter? Get out of the house and join a thoughtful group of tri-town residents who seek to learn more about the world we live in. The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is offering the Great Decisions Program, a weekly in-person gathering where local residents meet to discuss foreign policy […] Read more »
This week in Revolutionary War history, let’s check up on what was going on 250 years ago in and around the colonial Province of Massachusetts Bay. Last week, there was finally some much-required good news at a bleak moment in our national history. George Washington received an update from his cousin and estate-manager, Lund […] Read more »
RFK Jr and his choice for the next U.S. Surgeon General, Casey Mean, are fervent advocates of drinking raw (unpasteurized) milk. Should you listen to them? In 1862, Louis Pasteur invented a method of killing bacteria in wine and beer without affecting the taste. Beginning in 1920, Americans began to pasteurize milk using his […] Read more »
Superintendent Roger D. Forget is thrilled to announce that Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School has been awarded a $400,000 Skills Capital Grant for its Culinary Arts Program. The funding will support the purchase and installation of state-of-the-art technology and equipment to enhance hands-on learning for students. On October 20, 2025, the Healy-Driscoll Administration […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library is pleased to announce a welcome reception for its new Library Director, Jenny Martin, on December 2, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the library (7 Barstow Street). Light refreshments will be served. The public is invited to meet Ms. Martin, learn about the library’s upcoming programs, and celebrate […] Read more »
The Friends of Plumb Library are holding a Thanksgiving Cheesecake Giveaway. Tickets are on sale now through Friday, November 21 for a chance to win a homemade blueberry cheesecake that will be the star of your Thanksgiving dessert table. A winner will be notified at the end of the day on the 21st and the […] Read more »
It’s hard to believe we’re here – time to let go. Well, it’s nearly time. If you are standing there waiting for the ground to harden, all I can say is “not just yet.” There are still some important garden tasks you can do. Now is the ideal time for soil preparation, […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson, Principal Michael Devoll, Assistant Principal Lauren Millette, and Director of Guidance Christina Cioffi are proud to announce that eight students from Old Rochester Regional High School have earned the AP Capstone Diploma during the 2024-2025 school year. To earn the AP Capstone Diploma, students must earn scores of 3 (out […] Read more »