The Rochester Grange Agricultural Fair, is almost here. The fair will be held on Saturday, August 16 from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. There will be baked goods for sale and raffles. Our Ham & Bean Supper will be at 6:00 pm. Tickets for adults $10.00 and children under 10 $5.00 and may be purchased […] Read more »
This week in Revolutionary War History, let’s discuss what was going on 250 years ago in and around the colonial Province of Massachusetts Bay. The best way to figure out what was going on was to read Washington’s papers and General Orders of the time period, as there was daily correspondence and orders put […] Read more »
Who wrote “White Christmas”, one of the most popular holiday songs on Earth? Many people think it was Bing Crosby. It was not. Who wrote “God Bless America,” a beloved patriotic song? Many people think it was Kate Smith. It was not. The answer to both – and to thousands of America’s most […] Read more »
Looking through some newspaper articles assembled in a notebook by Betty Beaulieu, I came across a 1951 Standard Times article about Rochester and its controversy over building a new school. Previously, I had mentioned that it took about 30 years for discussions on building a new school to actually result in the Rochester Memorial School, […] Read more »
The lot at 28 Marion Road, Rochester, that has been vacant since a fire destroyed the bakery and cafe there in 2011 may finally see a house built upon it. First, however, the plan must get approval from the town Historic District Commission. Acushnet engineer Nelson Bernardo, who had already received a building […] Read more »
I recently came across a study showing that eating 1 or 2 eggs a week modestly reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, postulated to be due to the high choline content of egg yolks. (Choline goes to form a protein that carries signals between nerves.) My immediate reaction was to think “yes, but won’t […] Read more »
The Marion Planning Board met on Monday to discuss a subdivision on Front Street and to approve Field Engineering Co., Inc.’s amendment to their Engineering Service Agreement for 78 Wareham Road. Following the approval of minutes with some minor grammatical and structural changes, the board then moved on to an Approval Not Required endorsement […] Read more »
Once again, the MAC invites musicians from across the SouthCoast to join us for the annual Jazz Jam at the MAC. On Saturday, August 30, become part of the long tradition of the jazz jam session, complete with participation from community musicians. The event will begin at 7:00 pm and will take place at the […] Read more »
The Marion Republican Town Committee will conduct its next monthly meeting on Monday, August 11 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 »
To the Editor; I am circulating a petition that asks Mattapoisett citizens to support a Special Town Meeting. This requires 200 signatures and is substantially greater than the 10 signatures required for the petition we seek to revoke. Those petitioners have used inflammatory language falsely claiming it was a Mattapoisett GOP effort and branding […] Read more »