Join us outside (hopefully) Saturday, April 4, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm along with natural science illustrator and wetland scientist Tricia Cassady of The Art & Nature Studio to explore nature drawing and journaling in the springtime when everything is starting to bud and come alive. If you have been taking classes with us this […] Read more »
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School students recently rolled up their sleeves and gave back to the community by hosting the school’s first blood drive in nearly 10 years. The blood drive, which was organized by seniors Kyla Troup and Angelina Fowler, surpassed its goal of 30 donations, helping address the region’s ongoing […] Read more »
Kaitlyn Donna Leary Griffin “Katie”, 44, of Taunton, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Morton Hospital in Taunton. She was born in Taunton, the daughter of Ret. TPD. Francis “Ted” and Patricia (Leary) Griffin of Mattapoisett. Kaitlyn overcame her disabilities and challenges with a profound triumph. Kaitlyn had a luminous aura of love […] Read more »
Did you know that you can borrow hotspots with your library card at the Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library in Rochester? Thanks to grant funding, the library now has ten additional hotspots available to borrow. You can also borrow a high contrast large print computer keyboard, an assistive computer mouse, or a Kobo Clara Color […] Read more »
To the Editor; In honor of Women’s History Month, the Rochester Democratic Town Committee would like to recognize Sister Aurora Avelar for her legacy of work with immigrants and the poor in Southeast MA. The true measure of any life is how it elevates the lives of others. By that standard, Sr. Aurora Avelar […] Read more »
The Marion Select Board met in the Police Department on Tuesday night. On their agenda was the appointment of new full-time police officers as well as the reappointment of other town positions. They also had some discussions, with one getting a bit fiery as it went on. They began by approving the minutes […] Read more »
The March 23 meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission found eight cases being heard, both new cases and continued cases. First on the agenda was a new Notice of Intent filing by Alexandra Ablon Trust for property located at 4 Island View Avenue for various landscaping design projects. A full narrative is available […] Read more »
The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1. We meet at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street. Social time begins at 5pm followed by dinner at 6pm. Our speaker will be introduced at 6:40 pm. Chef Colby is planning another satisfying meal. Callers, please send your counts by 9:00 […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Silas Coellner are proud to announce that the Old Rochester Regional Junior High School Drama Club will present a musical about a play starring the teenage heartthrob of every girl in Shakespearean England. It’s called “Adventures of the Fearsome Pirate Frank,” and the ORRJHS Drama Club is performing […] Read more »
The Marion Special Town Meeting was held in Sippican School on Monday. It began promptly at 6:45 pm, with Moderator Brad A. Gordon saying prophetically, “Hopefully this’ll be quick.” Residents were leaving in droves just eight minutes later but not due to some protest or disagreement – the meeting was over. The two articles […] Read more »