Jacqeuline A. (Donlon) McGraw

Jacqeuline A. (Donlon) McGraw, 90, of Mattapoisett died July 23, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the wife of Jack W. McGraw, Sr., with whom she shared 69 years of marriage. Born and raised in Hornell, NY, daughter of the late Harry J. And Elizabeth (Conklin) Donlon, she lived Mattapoisett most of her life. […] Read more »

John “Piques” Matos

John “Piques” Matos passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Adriana L Matos and their son John L Matos. Mr. Matos was born in Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel, Azores. He was the son of the late Antonio Matos and […] Read more »

Reviewing Harbor Comments

            The Marion Marine Resources Commission met on Wednesday, July 15 primarily to go over the Harbor Management Plan, as well as discuss April’s informational meeting with the Urban Harbor Institute of UMass Boston.             Chair Vincent Malkoski, Jr. began the meeting by introducing Research Associate Shannon Hogan of UMass Boston’s Urban Harbor Institute, the […] Read more »

The National Bird in Marion

            An unexpected guest arrived at Piney Point Beach on Sunday to take a break from the harassment of two ospreys. When an adult, a telltale sign of this creature is their sharp claws, pointed beak, and white head. If you guessed a bald eagle, you are correct! The eagle that landed on the beach […] Read more »

Ready, Set, Puzzle

Join in the fun for an exciting teen and adult program from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday, August 8, at the Marion Music Hall. Emma Williamson will share her journey from casual puzzle enthusiast to World Championship competitor, while demonstrating the techniques and strategies that help speed puzzlers complete jigsaw puzzles in astonishing […] Read more »

Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library Book

The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library are hosting their annual fall book sale on Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9 at the Marion Music Hall located at 164 Front Street in Marion.             You’ll be able to find gently used books, puzzles, and games. The sale is open from 9:00 am to 2:00 […] Read more »

Summer Break: Not For Admin

            At their first meeting following the start of summer break across the Tri-Town, the Old Rochester Regional School Committee met on Zoom on July 1, though it was noted Superintendent Michael Nelson was present at Old Rochester Regional for the meeting.             Opening with an Executive Session, the committee quickly held three votes. The […] Read more »

Midsummer Day’s Dream

            “Happy Summer!” flashes the sign in East Fairhaven.             Yes, that pretty well sums up how I feel these days.             We’re in the thick of it now. Mid-July. Mid-school vacation. Summer has hit its stride, and I feel as though I have too. There is absolutely nothing better. Well…except that I keep looking […] Read more »

Marion Social Club Scholarships

The Marion Social Club is pleased to announce the awarding of three scholarships to the following high school graduates:             Leah Hollenbeck from Old Colony Vocational Technical High School was awarded the William H. Claflin, Jr. scholarship in the amount of $2,500.00.             Caroline Houdelette from Old Rochester Regional High School was awarded a $1,500.00 […] Read more »

Line & Wash Watercolor Batik

We invite students to explore the luminous and textured world of Line and Wash Watercolor Batik on Kinwashi Paper. This immersive, hands-on workshop teaches students how to combine bold waterproof marker linework with flowing watercolor washes and layers of wax resist to create uniquely vibrant and textured works. Participants will work directly on delicate Kinwashi […] Read more »