The town’s Affordable Housing Trust met on November 12 in the police station conference room and met with a potential new member with decades of relevant experience, and the trust talked about revamping its web site. MAFT also discussed logistics for special emergency lock boxes for elderly residences, as well as seeking grant opportunities for […] Read more »
The First Congregational Church of Marion is happy to host its Annual Holiday Luncheon to coincide with the Sippican Women’s Club Holiday House Tour. The luncheon takes place on Saturday, December 13 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. With a price of $18 per ticket, this event promises to be a delightful stop during the […] Read more »
The Hear Our Voice concert will be presented at Wickenden Chapel on Saturday December 13 at 4:00 pm. This special concert is a collaboration between the South Coast Children’s Chorus, St. Gabriel’s Choir, and Tabor Madrigal Singers. Hear Our Voice is a heartfelt choral project celebrating themes of community and the power of our […] Read more »
This afternoon with a tiny window of light left on this November day, I managed to install my second round of bulbs – something that feels like a huge achievement as the workweek and other commitments compete for my time. And you never know how the weather will be on the weekend. I […] Read more »
The November 13 joint Zoning Board of Appeals and Select Board meeting centered around whether the ZBA can grant a Variance for the Heron Cove Estates project off Route 6 near the Wareham line. The project, which has been in the works for several years, once proposed 125 apartment units with around 20-percent […] Read more »
With additional funding in hand, Center School teacher Carolyn Pawlishen sought additional ways to engage and empower her second- and third-grade reading students. She wanted tools that would help them overcome challenges with phonics and build the foundational skills they need to become confident readers. Based on a body of research known as […] Read more »
Photographer and educator Tianxu Zhou of Marion, Massachusetts, has recently published The Way Home, a collection of black and white and color photographs that capture the quiet beauty and character of this New England coastal village. The book is available at Mimi’s, the Sippican Historical Society, and the Marion Art Center. The Way Home […] Read more »
You are cordially invited to join us for a Simple Ladies Christmas Tea at First Congregational Church of Rochester, 11 Constitution Way, Rochester, on Saturday, December 6 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Come and discover that the true Christmas spirit is found in God’s simple gifts. Please RSVP by December 3 (text or call) […] Read more »
Sylvia A. (Hales) Fales, 82, of Mattapoisett died peacefully on November 19, 2025 at the Sacred Heart Home in New Bedford. She was the loving wife of Alan F. Fales, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. Known for being playful, joyful, and forever young in spirit, Sylvia lived a life filled with kindness […] Read more »
Health information has always been one of the top reasons people turn to the Internet. “Dr. Google” has helped answer many questions, though the fact that savvy programmers could ensure high placement and that sponsored sites got preferred placement meant that the results were sometimes suspect. Facebook has also become where too many […] Read more »