On Wednesday, July 15 at 2:00 pm, there will be an open rehearsal of the full orchestra with Maestro Antony Walker conducting. This will be a unique and rare opportunity to observe professional musicians in rehearsal as they prepare for the evening performance. This is a musical event you will not want to miss! The […] Read more »
As has been widely reported in the last week, on Friday, July 3, a customer angrily threw their coffee at a worker at the Mattapoisett Dunkin at 51 County Road. Something not reported, however, is that it was an iced coffee, not a hot one. Speaking with an employee who did not wish to […] Read more »
The Rochester Select Board Monday took under advisement the proposed adoption of a new Special Equity Policy regarding marijuana establishments, out of concern the regulation will limit who can receive that type of business license. The policy that the state is mandating every city and town adopt requires towns to grant permits for marijuana-related […] Read more »
The Marion Concert Band continues its Friday evening concert series with a Young People’s Concert on Friday, July 10. The concert will include an opportunity for children in the audience to play rhythm instruments with the band. The program is as follows: Looney Tunes Overture – B. Holcombe A Disney Spectacular – arr. […] Read more »
To the Editor; When Election Security Becomes Voter Suppression The SAVE America Act should be defeated because it would make it harder for eligible Americans to vote while addressing a problem that evidence suggests is exceedingly rare. Election integrity is essential to democracy, but protecting elections should not come at the expense of […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is pleased to announce the appointment of Marie Grable as the next Assistant Superintendent of Student Services for Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55. Grable will succeed Dr. Jaime Curley, who was recently named Superintendent of Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools, pending successful contract negotiations. Grable will […] Read more »
Marian Hazel Treichler, of Marion, passed away on Thursday July 2, 2026 at the age of 96. She was the daughter of the late Hazel (Berry) Raymond and “Jack” Alphonse Raymond of Rochester. She was born and raised in Fairhaven before moving to Rochester. Upon graduating high school she attended Columbia University in New […] Read more »
Donald J. Gregory, 94, of Mattapoisett passed away Sunday June 28, 2026 after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Beatrice M. (Antoune) Gregory; they had been married for 67 years. Born in Mattapoisett, the son of the late Manuel J. and Mary H. (Morgado) Gregory, he lived in […] Read more »
Carl A. Correia, 70, of Marion, died Wednesday June 24, 2026 at Boston Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the devoted husband of Karen J. Correia for 48 years. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the son of the late Rosalie Ouellette and Arnold Correia, he lived in the greater New […] 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, the Secret Committee’s investigations led to numerous arrests and the thwarting of an assassination attempt on George Washignbton, the Continental Congress provided a long-awaited review of the military campaign in Canada, and […] Read more »