This week in Revolutionary War history, let’s check up on what was going on 250 years ago in New England and the northern Thirteen Colonies. Last week, General Washington and thousands of Continental Army soldiers departed from Boston in triumph and made their way across southern New England towards New York. Major General Philip […] Read more »
One of the reasons that Rochester has been able to retain so much of its rural feel is the generosity of long-time families who have worked to preserve land accumulated over the years to be used for farming and for the trees and water needed for mills. Previously, mentioned were George and Katherine Church’s […] Read more »
On April 9, the Town of Marion was notified that The Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project organization would be conducting aerial pesticide application throughout the following week through April 18. The county-wide effort comes just as temperatures begin to rise and is done primarily to destroy mosquito larvae before they can hatch. Per […] Read more »
Ned’s Point, the iconic coastal park that features a lighthouse, has seen tens of thousands of visitors over the decades as it has graced Mattapoisett’s Harbor. Yet time and tides, waves and storms often pound away at the tiny beach enjoyed by so many. Now, at the behest of the Mattapoisett Highway Department, the […] Read more »
Old Rochester’s boys and girls track teams went up against Apponequet in their first meet of the season on April 9. ORR’s boys won, 95-39, and the girls won, 80-55. Malik Washburn had an impressive performance, as he won the 110-meter hurdles, triple jump, and high jump and was named the runner of the meet […] Read more »
The Town of Marion will host the first public meeting on its Harbor Management Plan on Tuesday, April 28, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Marion Music Hall. Residents, boaters, waterfront property owners and other community members are invited to attend, learn about the planning process, ask questions and share feedback. The […] Read more »
Tickets are now available for the Tables of Content annual fundraising event to benefit the Elizabeth Taber Library. On June 7 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm join us to enjoy cocktails & dinner waterfront at Tabor Academy with optional book discussion during dessert. Tickets are on sale for $100. View the list of titles […] Read more »
Ronald A. Secia, 86, of Mattapoisett passed away Thursday April 9, 2026 surrounded by his family after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Irene E. “Betsy” (Huggins) Secia. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Anthony and Jessie (Mello) Secia, he lived in Mattapoisett for most of his […] Read more »
Jana (Golan) Cavanaugh, 79, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Born on March 13, 1947, in Rochester, New York, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Carol (Bingley) Golan. Jana was a proud graduate of The Harley School and later earned her degree from Wheelock College. Her […] Read more »
When it comes to sensory stimulation, spring has the motherlode. It’s spilling out of every corner now, giving the senses a big boost. Ears are tilted now for the trickling brook, birds and the things that go peep in the night; gradually, arms are bared to receive the warmed air; eyes smile appreciatively […] Read more »