To the Editor: Beware the Trojan Horse at the ballot box. The most dangerous threats to democracy rarely announce themselves as threats. They arrive draped in the language of patriotism, carrying banners of security, promising only protection. They ask not to storm the gates, but to be welcomed through them. That is […] Read more »
Become a Coastal Explorer with the MNHM
Discover tide pools, marshes, forests, rivers, and the amazing wildlife of Marion in a week of hands-on outdoor adventures as a Coastal Explorer: Monday, August 3, through Friday, August 7, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Designed for children entering 2-6, this engaging program inspires curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of nature. We uncover […] Read more »
Teen Events at the Mattapoisett Library
The Teen Summer Reading Challenge continues at MFPL. Teens who read books from their assigned reading list and fill out a book review get to pick a prize. Students going into grades 7-12 are eligible to participate. Join us for a Teen Craft Workshop on Wednesday, August 5, at 6:00 pm. Make a vintage […] Read more »
A Declaration Signed
This week in Revolutionary War history, let’s check up on what was going on 250 years ago in the Thirteen Colonies. Last week, General George Washington and other Revolutionaries sought a way to stop the British from amassing on Staten Island, though a planned attack was called off. Admiral Richard Howe and his brother […] Read more »
Water and Sewer Operations Building Approved
More than 60 people filled Mattapoisett Town Hall or joined remotely Monday night for a Conservation Commission hearing on plans to replace existing rental houses on Mahoney’s Lane with seven larger single-family homes. They did not get to hear the proposal. The commission addressed the Mahoney’s Lane application first but continued the […] Read more »
Academic Achievements
Laura Pardo of Marion was named to the College of the Holy Cross’ Spring 2026 Dean’s List. Read more »
From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society
This article was meant for the week after the 4th of July, but it kept getting pushed back by other topics. As I looked through several files and other sources, I found few references to the 4th of July. I did come across a reference to an annual clambake in Marion, although it didn’t […] Read more »
Learning to Grow
Two months ago, I shared a column about a special trip to Paris to visit my daughter, Olivia. Together, we spent a memorable day exploring a local nursery and filling her terrace with flowers, vegetables, and herbs. I happily introduced her to the joys of gardening— a passion I never imagined she’d one day […] Read more »