Stephen E. Perry, 81, of Mattapoisett passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at home surrounded by love after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Drusilla L. (DePina) Perry, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage. Raised in Cataumet, son of the late William and Florence (Perry) Barrows, he lived […] Read more »
Audrey Howard (Smith) MacDonald, 84, of Marion, MA, died peacefully on January 19, 2026 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (MacKenzie) Smith of Cambridge, MA. Audrey was predeceased by her loving husband of 61 years, Ronald F. MacDonald; and her late sister Joan Smith. […] Read more »
Old Rochester’s boys and girls swimming teams split at Seekonk on January 22, as the boys team won, 102-74, while the girls team lost, 85-65. Chase Karo was named the swimmer of the meet for the boys, winning the 500-yard freestyle with a personal-best time of 5:43.52. Bree LeFavor was the swimmer of the […] Read more »
Snow, as any New Englander knows, is a great facilitator to sports and play. It’s the stuff that gives us snow angels, snowmen, sledding, skiing, and snowshoeing. Or, if you prefer, snow is the inducer of deep hibernation and resting for the season to come. Whatever way you look at it, snow falling […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional High School Track Department’s road race and an initiative for more solar on town properties received endorsements at the January 21 Select Board meeting in the Police Station conference center. Jessica Pilla, a teacher at the high school and a track coach, said the cross-country team has fewer needs […] Read more »
Registration for all summer camps at the Marion Art Center will open to MAC Members on Friday, January 30, and to nonmembers on Friday, February 13. ArtStart returns to the MAC for four weeks this summer. ArtStart is the MAC’s summer art program for children ages 4 1/2 to 9 years, offered in June […] Read more »
From now until the end of January, we are collecting donations for local food pantries in the form of non-perishable food, pet food, diapers, cleaning supplies, and items to support personal hygiene. Thank you to those who have already donated. Your generosity has made all the difference. We have two storytimes to offer. Family […] Read more »
To the Editor, My parents moved away from New England in the mid 70’s and eventually settled in Maryland. They missed all things New England, but my Dad told me with frank honesty that he loved the “County System Approach.” The school system was enormous, but the bureaucracy was more efficient because there was […] Read more »
The Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School Building Committee is recommending the region’s five member towns hold another election for the $288 million request to fund a new facility that failed to pass in November of last year. Old Colony Superintendent Aaron Polansky revealed in a meeting with officials and project planners at […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club has announced two $2,500 scholarships available to Mattapoisett residents who are high school seniors planning to continue full-time studies at the college level. Scholarships are available in the guidance offices at Old Rochester Regional High School, Bishop Stang High School, Tabor Academy, Old Colony Vocational Technical High School, Bristol County […] Read more »