Note: Although written during Memorial Day weekend, this column is less about public commemoration than personal reflection – shaped by visits to two very different cemeteries; one historic and world-famous, the other intimate and deeply familial. Sometimes the overlooked graves, obscured with ivy and weeds, are the most interesting. These were my thoughts […] Read more »
The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3. We meet at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street. Social time begins at 5pm followed by dinner at 6pm. Our speaker will be introduced at 6:40 pm. Chef Colby is planning another satisfying meal. Callers, please send your counts by 9:00 […] Read more »
Here we are a week after the town election and two weeks have passed since the annual Town Meeting and there is nary a whisper of controversy brewing. The annual gathering of those voters who pay attention whizzed through early articles in record time. There are three possible reasons for this. One is […] Read more »
Madeline Wright, of Mattapoisett was recently inducted into the Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) honor society. Read more »
Thank you, Vince (White, co-head of school). I am so lucky to have worked with you this year and will truly treasure our friendship forever. Good morning, faculty, family, friends, and the Class of 2026. My name is Chloe Fox. I think for most of high school, I believed that growing up […] Read more »
The 92nd Annual Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race had a record-setting day on May 25 despite rain showers and gray skies. For over nine decades, Tri-Town area boaters have raced in their home-built kayaks down 12 miles of the Mattapoisett River in a staggered race (each team departs every minute) from Grandma Harley’s […] Read more »
Old Rochester’s girls tennis team played against Dighton-Rehoboth (10-3) on May 20 and won 5-0. Neva Matos won 6-0, 6-0 at first singles, Caroline Houdelette won 6-1, 6-0 at second singles, and Grace Hebert won 6-1, 6-0 at third singles. Molly Franco and Paige Marotta won 6-2, 6-2 at second doubles. The Bulldogs finished […] Read more »
This coming Sunday, we will once again offer riders the chance to sample the frozen wares from our creamery sponsors while enjoying the South Coast’s charming countryside by bicycle. Not just a bike ride, The Tour de Crème is 3 pedal powered tours of Southcoast Creameries and a seaside party brought to you by the […] Read more »
The Marion Marine Resources Commission met on May 20 at the Island Wharf Harbormaster Center where discussion focused on a survey being drafted by consultants Kristen Uiterwjk and Shannon Hogan of UMass Boston’s Urban Harbor Institute. The MRC members discussed outreach as well as one question that did not address private boating access. […] Read more »
This weekend, May 30 from 10 to 2, the Rochester Historical Society is holding a bake sale at the Rochester Land Trust Pony Pasture on Mattapoisett Rd. We will be selling pies, breads, cookies, squares, muffins and more. There will also be some exciting raffles. This is a great location, a chance to help out […] Read more »