This week in Revolutionary War history, let’s check up on what was going on 250 years ago in and around the colonial Province of Massachusetts Bay. Never uneventful, last week, delegates from the Continental Congress met George Washington at his headquarters in Cambridge with discussions mostly centered on the General’s plans to make it […] Read more »
The leaves they do fall from the east to the west, To rake all of them is surely a test. From the north to the south then they do come, Pushing my patience and leaving me numb. Each day I do rake them, and the reason is why: If I put down my rake, they’d […] Read more »
The Children’s Department has some dinosaurs on the loose. All month long, we will be running a Dino-vember Scavenger Hunt. See if you can find all 12 dinosaurs and win a small prize. We will also be having a Dino-vember Storytime on Saturday, November 15, at 10:30 am. Wear your best dino clothes and costumes […] Read more »
The Library will have some special guest visitors this month for both kids and adults and we hope you’ll join us. Up first, we are hosting two special Friday Family Storytimes. “Feelings are Friends” with Morgan Browning, grad student. 10:30 am to 11:30 am Friday, November 14, story and craft activity ; “Red Nose […] Read more »
I am not a doctor, and I don’t play one on television. I don’t write a medical column either, I leave that to the good Dr. Hoffer whom you can find elsewhere in this journal. But I do know a lot of doctors. Between the missus and me, we’ve had nearly a dozen. Six of […] Read more »
Since we are in the Medicare “open enrollment” period, Oct 15-Dec 7, now is a good time for a quick review. Medicare was enacted in 1965. It established parts A and B. Part A is free to all Americans 65 and older and to younger people with chronic kidney disease or who are […] Read more »
The Marion Planning Board met on Monday for a list of action items that also included preparations and scheduling for 2026. The meeting began with confirmation of the 2026 Planning Board meeting schedule, available on the town website: www.marionma.gov/783/Meeting-Schedule. “My mind doesn’t work that far in advance, so I’m going to say it […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional High School girls volleyball team played Shawsheen Tech (12-9) in the Round of 32 of the MIAA Division 3 state tournament on November 1, and the Bulldogs advanced with a 3-1 victory (set scores 25-16, 25-17, 19-25, and 25-14). Erin Root had 14 kills, Maya Morrison had 37 assists, and […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55 recently launched the enVision Math Program at four elementary schools during an informative event and celebration for families. The school system announced enVision as the new math program at Center, Old Hammondtown, Rochester Memorial, and Sippican elementary schools. Families and students gathered […] Read more »
The Marion Republican Town Committee will conduct its next monthly meeting on Monday, November 10 at 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, Marion. The public and new members are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there. Read more »