I am not a doctor, and I don’t play one on television. I don’t write a medical column either, I leave that to the good Dr. Hoffer whom you can find elsewhere in this journal. But I do know a lot of doctors. Between the missus and me, we’ve had nearly a dozen. Six of […] Read more »
Since we are in the Medicare “open enrollment” period, Oct 15-Dec 7, now is a good time for a quick review. Medicare was enacted in 1965. It established parts A and B. Part A is free to all Americans 65 and older and to younger people with chronic kidney disease or who are […] Read more »
The Marion Planning Board met on Monday for a list of action items that also included preparations and scheduling for 2026. The meeting began with confirmation of the 2026 Planning Board meeting schedule, available on the town website: www.marionma.gov/783/Meeting-Schedule. “My mind doesn’t work that far in advance, so I’m going to say it […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional High School girls volleyball team played Shawsheen Tech (12-9) in the Round of 32 of the MIAA Division 3 state tournament on November 1, and the Bulldogs advanced with a 3-1 victory (set scores 25-16, 25-17, 19-25, and 25-14). Erin Root had 14 kills, Maya Morrison had 37 assists, and […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55 recently launched the enVision Math Program at four elementary schools during an informative event and celebration for families. The school system announced enVision as the new math program at Center, Old Hammondtown, Rochester Memorial, and Sippican elementary schools. Families and students gathered […] Read more »
The Marion Republican Town Committee will conduct its next monthly meeting on Monday, November 10 at 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, Marion. The public and new members are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there. Read more »
We will be open throughout the Fall on Sunday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The exhibit will be open for viewing and while they last, we’ll have fresh cranberries for sale. It is a good idea to check with Connie at 617-750-2818 or Sue at 508-295-8908 to make sure that we have coverage. We […] Read more »
Walter L. Reid Jr., 85, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025 at WestView on Main in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, alongside the shimmering waters of Buzzards Bay. Amid his lifelong focus on empirically grounded truth rather than convention, he did not bother to attend his graduation ceremonies at Manasquan High School in New […] Read more »
Rochester’s Conservation Commission Tuesday approved the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s Notice of Intent proposal to ecologically restore a former 240-acre cranberry bog at 0 Walnut Plain Road by issuing the plan a positive Order of Conditions with special conditions. The plan here includes removal of berms, culverts and irrigation lines, and filling and re-grading […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Michael Devoll are proud to announce that the Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club will present “Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery,” a comic murder mystery with a storyline that features a play-within-a-play. The comedic play will be performed at the Old Rochester Regional High School Auditorium […] Read more »