This week in Revolutionary War history, let’s check up on what was going on 250 years ago in the Thirteen Colonies. Last week, the British lost the Battle of Sullivan’s Island in South Carolina, protecting Charlston, General William Howe made landfall on Staten Island with 10,000 Redcoats, and the Continental Congress approved the Declaration […] Read more »
The Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission met on July 2 for an agenda that contained a wide range of discussion topics ranging from the Wings Cove Construction Project, the Marion Shared Use Path property transfer, the Point Road Bike Path, and MOSAC maintenance plan. First on the docket, however, was the election of officers. […] Read more »
Support Sippican Land Trust with a fun poker game on the water on Tuesday, July 28. Participants will paddle between designated stations in the harbor to pick up poker cards. Put in from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Island Wharf on Sippican Harbor, then join us for a bring-your-own picnic following the event. […] Read more »
In a hotly contested battle, Black Ice wins the last race in the June Ensign series to take a one point win over Odyssey for the night and the series. This was a battle every night as the two boats swapped first and seconds throughout the month. In the Wednesday PHRF series, Class A, […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is pleased to announce that Amanda Chamberlin has been appointed as the next Principal of Old Hammondtown School. Chamberlin will begin her role on July 8, succeeding Stephanie Wells, who has served as principal since 2024. “We are thrilled to welcome Amanda into the Old Hammondtown family,” said Superintendent […] Read more »
The Rochester Conservation Commission began its busy meeting on Tuesday by approving a positive Determination of Applicability to town wetlands regulations for renewal of the wetland’s delineation within the vegetative management plan of a Massachusetts Coastal Railroad right of way in Rochester near SEMASS. Project representative Thomas Lewis explained this regards the company’s five-year […] Read more »
Catherine R. “Pippen” Cook October 8, 1942 – July 1, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Catherine R. “Pippen” Cook, who died peacefully on July 1, 2026, at the age of 83. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Pippen lived a life defined by kindness, […] Read more »
There will be two events. The first event is a members only preview of the new exhibit ” Rochester and the Revolution”. It will be July 15 beginning at 5:30 pm where after a short introduction, you’ll have a chance to view the exhibit. At 6:20 pm-or-so we’ll be serving hearty appetizers and punch downstairs. […] Read more »
The Rev. Marc Eames, Rector St. John’s Church, Vernon, CT will officiate 8:00 am and 10:00 am services, on Sunday July 12, using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Historic St. Philip’s Church is located next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett, MA. All are welcome. Read more »
Kelsi Chick of Rochester has been named to the Plymouth State University President’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. Read more »