Old Rochester’s girls volleyball team played at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech on October 15, and won 3-0 by set scores of 25-19, 25-17, and 25-11. With the win, the Bulldogs improved to 14-3 and 10-1 in the South Coast Conference. Sophomore Eve Skomal was named the player of the match, as she made her […] Read more »
The Marion Marine Resources Commission often has to borrow equipment from other departments and private entities. Meanwhile, sales of old equipment often go back to the General Fund and can’t be used by the MRC for its own capital improvement needs, according to MRC members at the October 15 meeting at the Marine Maritime […] Read more »
Abigail Adams, considered by many to be one of the founders of the United States, will be brought to life on April 12 by Sheryl Faye, the actress renowned for her dramatic portrayals of historic women. This important fundraising presentation, in honor of our nation’s sesquicentennial, is sponsored by the Friends of the Elizabeth Taber […] Read more »
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 »