For the first time, the Republican Town and City Committees of Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester, Fairhaven, Acushnet, New Bedford, Dartmouth and Westport are joining together to host a Southcoast Meet the Candidates Night on Thursday, October 22. The event will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 57 Fairhaven Road (Route 6), Mattapoisett. Light […] Read more »
The Rochester Historical Society Museum exhibit, “Rochester and the Revolution,” will be open Sundays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. We are also happy to open by appointment. You can do this by calling 617-750-2818 or 508-295-8908. Read more »
Like inconstant lovers, the garden and gardener go into chill mode as autumn advances. It’s never easy, and while the ground is still warm, the transition can be downright painful. Listening to Roy Orbison’s immortal lines, “Golden days before they end / Whisper secrets to the wind,” from his song “It’s Over,” captures the […] Read more »
Dear Editor: The League of Women Voters SouthCoast urges voters to vote YES on Ballot Questions 4 and 9 to strengthen our democracy and protect our communities. YES on Question 4: Make voting more accessible. Question 4 will allow eligible voters to register on Election Day, ending the arbitrary 10-day registration deadline. […] Read more »
The Rochester Democratic Town Committee will hold a meet & greet event at Costa’s Kitchen, Wednesday, October 21, at 6:00 pm. People interested in joining our committee, or just meeting us, are encouraged to attend. Agenda items will include sharing a pizza dinner, an overview of our 2025-2026 achievements, and an introduction of a new […] Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Correia, MLIS, as the library’s new Young Adult Librarian. While pursuing his Master of Library and Information Science, Alex discovered his passion for teen services through an internship at the Medway Public Library. During his time there, he assisted in planning and […] Read more »
Visit us at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library (MFPL), located at 7 Barstow Street. Join us for a Sunset Cinema Movie Showing on the MFPL Lawn on October 21 at 6:00 pm. We will be showing Scooby-Doo (2002). Bring lots of blankets, chairs to lounge on and some snacks to fully enjoy the movie […] Read more »
There was talk of poison, revenge, a Japanese sword and a particularly unpleasant librarian at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Wednesday evening, October 7. Fortunately, it was all fiction. Three mystery writers from Sisters in Crime New England — one of the largest chapters of Sisters in Crime International — invited library visitors […] Read more »
Girls Volleyball: The Bulldogs hosted Somerset Berkley (9-5) on October 7 and won 3-0 by set scores of 25-20, 25-17, and 25-21. Senior Molly Franco recorded her 500th career kill, notching 14 kills in the game. Junior Erin Root contributed with 13 kills, as freshman Ady Chua had 28 assists. Old Rochester improves to […] Read more »
The plan for the massive High Street Solar project, 0 High St., Rochester, has now been endorsed by both the Conservation Commission and the Planning Board. The Rochester Planning Board signaled its approval of the Site Plan and Special Permit for High Street Solar, Site B, the northerly portion of the project, close […] Read more »