During the opening of our new exhibit, “Rochester and the Revolution,” someone said he understood that Rochester had once been part of Marion. Some other museumgoers felt that many were unaware as to why the term Tri-Town is used. So, to straighten this out, Old Rochester (official name: Rochester – Town of New England) originally […] Read more »
The Marion Planning Board met on Monday, August 3, for two public hearings. However, one was continued, leaving only the hearing for the new proposed Uncle Jon’s Coffee on the docket. After approving the minutes from its July 20 meeting, the board quickly approved a payment of $413.69 to Toll Brothers, Inc. for […] Read more »
This week in Revolutionary War history, let’s check up on what was going on 250 years ago in the Thirteen Colonies. Last week, Washington condemned Continental Army troops for their poor treatment of local New Yorkers. Nathanael Greene also caught some New Yorkers trying to flee the draft across the Hudson River to the British […] Read more »
Nancy “Nora Beth” Horrocks Chrzanowski passed away on July 28, 2026, in Austin, TX after a long illness. Born on January 1, 1951, Nancy lived a life full of devotion to her faith, family and church at Mount Sinai Baptist Church (the Mount). Nancy was a lifelong learner and avid reader. She graduated from […] Read more »
The Lamb of God Christian Church of Mattapoisett will be presenting the following events in August: Sunday Church Services and Adult Bible Study every Sunday at 5:30 pm, American Legion Hall, 3 Depot Street, and held at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, in the lower meeting room, August 18 at 6:00 pm. Free Food […] Read more »
Check out our August programs at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library (MFPL), located at 7 Barstow Street. The award-winning movie, In the Whale, is showing at MFPL on August 7 at 6:00 pm. The film tells the true account of a Cape Cod fisherman who was swallowed by a whale and survived to tell […] Read more »
The outbreak of diarrheal illness caused by the parasite cyclospora is still making headlines. What do you need to know? Many organisms can cause acute diarrhea, including viruses such as the norovirus, bacteria such as salmonella, and parasites. Viruses have no specific treatment while bacteria and parasites have specific treatments available. The […] Read more »
Paetyn Tripp, of Marion, has been named to the Spring 2026 Emmanuel College Dean’s List. Regis College announces that Aubrey Heise, Class of 2028, of Mattapoisett, and Jenna Lynch, Class of 2029, of Mattapoisett, have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. Read more »
The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library are hosting their annual summer 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 »
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Peter E. Sowden, age 83, on August 6, 2026. Peter was born on April 25th, 1943 in Lexington, Massachusetts, and grew up in Wilmington. In 1964, he married his high school sweetheart, Lorraine (Zuccola) Sowden, and together the family spent more than 60 years […] Read more »