Hanna R. Milhench, 86, died peacefully at her home in Marion on Friday, January 23rd, 2026. A devoted wife, mother, proud grandmother and community member, Hanna lived a life of faith and serving others. Born and raised in Lemgo, Germany, Hanna was the daughter of Hermann Rossmann and Else Klages Rossmann. After completing high school […] Read more »
The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a free, fun, and easy event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations on February 4 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. This year’s bird count runs from February 13 to 16. Participants are asked to count […] Read more »
The University of Hartford is pleased to announce that Jay Carrillo of Marion has been named to the University of Hartford’s Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students achieving superior academic standing. The requirement, with some exceptions, is a grade point average of at least 3.0 and no grade below […] Read more »
Stephen E. Perry, 81, of Mattapoisett passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at home surrounded by love after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Drusilla L. (DePina) Perry, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage. Raised in Cataumet, son of the late William and Florence (Perry) Barrows, he lived […] Read more »
Audrey Howard (Smith) MacDonald, 84, of Marion, MA, died peacefully on January 19, 2026 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (MacKenzie) Smith of Cambridge, MA. Audrey was predeceased by her loving husband of 61 years, Ronald F. MacDonald; and her late sister Joan Smith. […] Read more »
Old Rochester’s boys and girls swimming teams split at Seekonk on January 22, as the boys team won, 102-74, while the girls team lost, 85-65. Chase Karo was named the swimmer of the meet for the boys, winning the 500-yard freestyle with a personal-best time of 5:43.52. Bree LeFavor was the swimmer of the […] Read more »
Snow, as any New Englander knows, is a great facilitator to sports and play. It’s the stuff that gives us snow angels, snowmen, sledding, skiing, and snowshoeing. Or, if you prefer, snow is the inducer of deep hibernation and resting for the season to come. Whatever way you look at it, snow falling […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional High School Track Department’s road race and an initiative for more solar on town properties received endorsements at the January 21 Select Board meeting in the Police Station conference center. Jessica Pilla, a teacher at the high school and a track coach, said the cross-country team has fewer needs […] Read more »
Registration for all summer camps at the Marion Art Center will open to MAC Members on Friday, January 30, and to nonmembers on Friday, February 13. ArtStart returns to the MAC for four weeks this summer. ArtStart is the MAC’s summer art program for children ages 4 1/2 to 9 years, offered in June […] Read more »
From now until the end of January, we are collecting donations for local food pantries in the form of non-perishable food, pet food, diapers, cleaning supplies, and items to support personal hygiene. Thank you to those who have already donated. Your generosity has made all the difference. We have two storytimes to offer. Family […] Read more »