Mary Peterson O’Leary Briggs (“Mimi”) July 15, 1939 – January 30, 2026 Mary Elizabeth Peterson O’Leary Briggs, known affectionately as “Mimi,” passed away of natural causes on Jan. 30, 2026, in Boca Raton, FL. Mimi was born in 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Jesse Dudley Peterson and Edith F. Gorman was raised in Newtown, Connecticut. […] Read more »
Jay M. Briggs, 68, of Fairhaven passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, unexpectedly at home. Born in Wareham, son of Raymond M. Briggs and Frances A. (Sherman) Briggs, he lived in Mattapoisett for most of his life. He was a graduate of Old Rochester Regional High School. Jay served honorably in the […] Read more »
ArtWeek SouthCoast, the region’s collaborative arts festival celebrating creativity across Southeastern Massachusetts, is gearing up for its 2026 return in May, and the newly launched website is now live at artweeksouthcoast.org. Artists, cultural organizations, municipalities, local businesses, and community groups are invited to submit events for inclusion in this year’s festival schedule at artweeksouthcoast.org/submit-your-event. […] Read more »
The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4. We meet at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street. Social time begins at 5pm followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. Our speaker will be introduced at 6:40 pm. Chef Colby is planning another satisfying meal. Callers, please send your counts […] Read more »
Budgetary issues and Island Wharf parking were some of the main topics discussed at the January 22 Marion Marine Resources Commission meeting in the Maritime Center conference room. Harbormaster Adam Murphy said that a key budgetary issue is two capital expenses that the department must spend – but choosing the right funding mechanism […] 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, news of the catastrophic defeat and decimation of the Continental forces assaulting Quebec City finally reached General George Washington in Cambridge. Urgent back-to-back War Council meetings were […] Read more »
Save the date for Take Your Child to the Library Day on Saturday, February 7. Crafts, storytime, and more, between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. Join the Banned Book Club on Tuesday, February 10 at their new time, 1:00 pm, to discuss John Green’s “Looking For Alaska,” the most banned book since 2021. […] Read more »
Calling all bird lovers and lovebirds alike. Join Sippican Lands Trust and members of the Nasketucket Bird Club for this free program on February 14 at 1:00 pm. Winter is the best time to see many of our northern duck and waterbird species floating around Marion’s harbors before their migrations to the north and […] Read more »
Dear Editor, In recent weeks, Minneapolis has been the scene of intense public concern and political conflict following multiple shootings involving federal immigration agents deployed under a large enforcement operation. On January 24, 2026, 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis during an immigration enforcement action, an event […] Read more »
This is the continuing monthly column for the astronomer in all of us; or the aspiring astro-physicist. Compared to areas near Boston or New Bedford, generally speaking, the Tri-Town has pretty good dark skies, and we are very fortunate in that regard. Though we can’t normally make out the Milky Way’s signature glow, we […] Read more »