The Annual Marion Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at Old Landing Veteran’s Park on Front Street on Tuesday, November 11 at 11:00 am. Our guest speaker is Colonel Jonathan F. Henry, U.S. Army (Retired). The Sippican School Band led by Mrs. Hannah Moore will perform selections of patriotic music. Please join the Town […] Read more »
Dr. Adel Yousif Shamoon, 85, of Marion, MA died October 19, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the husband of Samira Jamil (Shaman) Shamoon. Born in Bagdad, Iraq, son of the late Yousif Shamoon and Regina Habba. He was raised in Baghdad and Kut, Iraq. He lived in Scotland, England, California and […] Read more »
Christopher R. Parker, 59, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Born in New Bedford, son of Janet (Pacheco) Rego and the late Robert L. Parker, he lived in Mattaposiett most of his life. Chris was a graduate of Fitchburg State University and was an Industrial Arts teacher […] Read more »
For those who love grand finales, fall in New England is among the best. It is one of nature’s outstanding gestures and spectacular to behold. Autumn’s show can differ from year to year, but you can usually depend on that last hurrah. I’ll take the muted colors of the current season – admittedly […] Read more »
After a hearing split between meetings over several months, Rochester’s Conservation Commission Tuesday endorsed the Notice of Intent for work within wetlands to construct a floating and ground-mounted solar array at 53 Dexter Lane. The project, whose hearing attracted the attendance of multiple concerned abutters over that time, was approved quietly Tuesday with […] Read more »
The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5. We meet at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street. Social time begins at 5:00 pm followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. Our speaker will be introduced at 6:40 pm. Chef Colby is planning another satisfying meal. Callers, please send your counts […] Read more »
Mattapoisett’s Tree Warden Chris Nadeau came before the Mattapoisett Planning Board on Tuesday, October 20 in a public hearing for the removal of 160 trees in the town’s easement. The trees are located in various locations from deep in the heart of the village to along forested areas including those designated as scenic byways. […] Read more »
Pick a pumpkin at the library. Check out a free pumpkin from the Elizabeth Taber Library with your library card, decorate it in any style of your choice (no carved pumpkins, please.) and return it to the library by October 27 to be entered into our Great Pumpkin Contest. Grab your pumpkin while supplies last. […] Read more »
The Marion Police, Frie/EMS and Harbormaster’s Office will host a Trunk or Treat event on October 25 from 3pm to 5pm at Island Wharf Marina. Join us for a spooky, fun night filled with music, pumpkin painting, games, and so much more. Don’t forget to wear your best costume. Read more »
If at the founding of Rochester in 1686, you showed the early settlers you could view what their town would become from hundreds of feet in the air, they would not believe you. If you were to show them, they might believe you, but they’d likely try you for witchcraft and burn you at the […] Read more »