Priscilla Stuart Smith-Trudeau Hevey

Priscilla Stuart Smith-Trudeau Hevey, 77 of Fletcher, Vermont passed away suddenly on October 23, 2025 with the love of her life, Gerard Hevey, at her side.             Born August 26, 1948 in Boston, MA she was the daughter of the late Henry Buckley Smith, Sr. and Annie Payson Provance Smith and the sister of the […] Read more »

Joan E. (Grassetti) Lagunowich

Joan E. (Grassetti) Lagunowich, 79, of Mattapoisett, formerly of Longmeadow, MA died November 29, 2025 peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family.             She was the beloved wife of Paul G. Lagunowich, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Springfield, MA, daughter of the late Venicio and Shirley (Green) […] Read more »

Rochester Historical Society News

The last Sunday that the Museum will be open from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm is the 30th, however, it’s a good idea to call Sue at 508-295-8908 to make sure there’s coverage. After this you can always call Sue or Connie 617-750-2818 to arrange a visit.             We will be at the Plumb Library […] Read more »

St. Gabriel’s Annual Christmas Fair Returns

St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church is thrilled to announce the return of its Annual Christmas Fair on Sunday, December 14, running from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Back by popular demand and expanded for 2025, this year’s fair promises to be bigger and better than ever.             With 25 talented local artisans, visitors will discover a […] Read more »

4th Annual Davin Food Drive

Young Davin Alves of Marion is once again organizing and executing a fundraiser aimed at supporting local food banks. His annual initiative, now in its fourth year, has not only brought joy to many families during the festive period, but also highlighted the power of youth-led community service and kindness. The first year Davin hosted […] Read more »

Robert B. Caldeira

Robert B. Caldeira, 88, of Marion passed away at home on Friday November 28, 2025. He was the husband of Susan A. (Giard) Caldeira.             Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Celestino and Georgiana Caldeira, he lived in Marion for most of his life.             Robert, a tireless Teamsters Union advocate, served […] Read more »

Marion Natural History Museum

Marion Natural History Museum is hosting Marine animals of our coastline, Friday December 12 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Marion Natural History Museum, 8 Spring Street, Marion.             Join Carol “Krill” Carson for an informative presentation on the unique marine wildlife that can be found off the shores of Cape Cod and […] Read more »

ORRHS Celebrates Unified Champion Banner

            Superintendent Michael S. Nelson, Principal Michael Devoll, and Athletic Director Chris Carrig are pleased to share that Old Rochester Regional High School celebrated a significant milestone in its Unified Sports programming this week with a banner unveiling and the annual Tri-Town Police game.             On Tuesday, November 18, the school community gathered for a […] Read more »

An Early Thanksgiving

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, Washington and the Continental Army are struggling with enlistment and re-enlistment. The low morale, low supplies, and lack of confidence over wages are all brewing a potential […] Read more »

Zero Tolerance for Unregistered Boats

There will be zero tolerance for any boaters in town not in the state database for excise taxes, according to Marion Harbormaster Adam Murphy, who delivered this message to the Marion Marine Resources Commission on November 19 at the Maritime Conference Center.             “We need to do a better job, and we need to send […] Read more »