It became obvious to me as I read through our oldest town reports that herring were important to Rochester all the way through to at least the early 1900’s. A clue to this was the placement of the “Report of the Herring Inspector” within the reports. Indeed, in colonial times, one of the perks of […] Read more »
Jump into June with the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, located at 7 Barstow Street. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the MFPL invites local students to participate in our America’s 250th Short Story Contest. This contest is open to students grades 6-12 and can be submitted via the Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s Short Edition […] Read more »
With profound sadness, the family of Christine LaPointe announces her peaceful passing at home in Rochester, Massachusetts, on May 8, 2026, at the age of 57. Surrounded by the love of family and close friends, Christine passed with the same strength, compassion, and selflessness that defined her entire life. Life and Legacy Early Life and […] Read more »
Neva Matos wasn’t always a cool customer on the tennis court. Clutch in Tuesday’s victory over talented Watertown freshman Sara Yasin, the freshly minted, 2026 Old Rochester Regional graduate drew on all her learning of the last three years to turn around a bleak situation and earn the deciding point in ORR’s 3-2 MIAA […] Read more »
The Marion Conservation Commission met on Wednesday, May 27. Though this was their first meeting following the Town Election, none of the commission’s seats were up for vote. Chair Matt Shultz began the meeting by continuing to its June 10 meeting the Public Hearing of Elizabeth H. O’Leary of 81 Cove Circle for […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional School District and Massachusetts Superintendency Union #55 is proud to share that two students from Old Rochester Regional Junior High School (ORRJHS) and Sippican Elementary School were recently selected as winners of Feinstein Foundation Golden Tickets. The tickets earned each school a $2,000 grant and an additional $500 for the students […] Read more »
Ned’s Point Lighthouse is soon opening for the summer season, with tours from June through October. First tour of the season will be on Saturday, June 20, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. July tours will be held on the first from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm and July 11 and July 18 from 8:00 […] Read more »
On Sunday, June 14, the Tri-County Symphonic Band, directed by Philip Sanborn, will be under the Grand Tent at Tabor Academy for its Annual Pops Concert to benefit the John R. Pandolfi Music Scholarship Fund. This year’s concert will be a festive celebration of Flag Day and 250 years of independence. The music will be […] Read more »
As in May we have two June events. The first will be our annual ice cream social with music by Tom and Sheila Perry. This has become a bit of a moveable feast. Because of July’s heat, we moved it to May 2025, but 45- degree temps made for a smaller than normal turnout. Therefore, […] Read more »
The Marion Select Board met publicly on Tuesday following an Executive Session. The board began with a Public Hearing for Eversource Energy to locate underground cables, conduits and manholes along and across Water Street and the installation of 227 feet of 1-to-2 inch conduit. Jessica Elder, an agent for Eversource, represented the corporation […] Read more »