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 »
Please join us as we welcome our Massachusetts Representative Mark D. Sylvia, 10th Bristol District for his first visit to our Mattapoisett Museum, Friday July 17 at 1pm. The Museum will be open Friday as well as Saturday July 18 during Harbor Days weekend with Free lemonade and Free Air Conditioning. Please join us to […] Read more »
I’m recapping in part (before our July 4th bell ringing) facts about our bell at the Rochester Historical Society/ East Rochester Congregational Church. The church building which houses the bell as well as the next-door cemetery are on the National Register of Historical Places thanks to hard work by Betty Beaulieu. The church building […] Read more »
Judith C. (Akins) Arne age 84 died peacefully at home in Marion on June 28, 2026. Judy was born in Wareham; the daughter of the late Clyde and Edith (Morse) Akins. Judy spent most of her life living in Marion where she raised her three children. She loved spending summers at Silvershell Beach getting a […] Read more »
Fried Clams in Heaven! David M. Albert of Marion MA, passed away peacefully on June 29th with loved ones at his side. He was 84 years old. He lived an extraordinary life interspersed with laughter, family love, and many close friends who appreciated his humor, kindness and wit. Meg, his wife of 34 […] Read more »
The Marion Conservation Commission met on Wednesday, June 24, and while their agenda was filled with many individual action items, they still managed to keep the meeting under one hour. The commission began with a Public Hearing for James A. Arne at 340 Converse Road for a Request for Determination of Applicability for […] Read more »
This is the continuing monthly column for the astronomer in all of us, or the aspiring astro-physicist. Compared to areas near Boston or New Bedford, generally speaking, the Tri- Town has pretty good dark skies and thus are very fortunate in that regard. This month, aside from fireworks, there plenty to see if you […] Read more »