Join the MAC at our partner location at the Mattapoisett American Legion (3 Depot Street), for a lively, fun dance class led by instructor Teah Keogh. If you are tired of only shivering and shoveling for your exercise, get ready to joyfully move. This 60-minute class is designed for adults who want to add a […] Read more »
The next session of our popular writing class 6 Weeks, 6 Stories returns starting April 7 and will run through May 12 on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the MAC Studio at 80 Pleasant St, Marion. Sarah Banse returns to guide writers whether they are beginning a practice, a seasoned writer […] Read more »
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School students achieved strong results on Advanced Placement (AP) exams last year, with 61 percent of students who took an AP exam earning a score of 3 or higher, well exceeding the state benchmark as Massachusetts again ranked first in the nation for AP performance. The highest-scoring AP […] Read more »
The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals met on March 12 for their first meeting following last month’s blizzard. The board kicked off with Chair Cindy Callow reading the application by Sarah Martin Banse of 90 Main Street and beginning the Public Hearing for a Special Permit for an addition to a current non-conforming garage […] Read more »
Do you like knitting, needlepoint, embroidery, or crocheting? Join our newest club. Meet new people, share fiber art project ideas, work with others, and share some laughs. Fiber Arts Club meets every Friday from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Adult Readers’ Advisory Group will meet March 24 at 11:00 am. If you enjoy discussing […] Read more »
A little creativity and a warm bowl of soup can go a long way at Old Rochester Regional High School this spring, as two upcoming community events combine art, food and generosity to support students in need. The Old Rochester Regional High School Art Department is inviting community members to participate in Paint-a-Bowl Night […] Read more »
Membership dues are trickling in, the snow in the museum driveway is melting and spring will soon be here. If you’ve ever wondered if genealogy could play apart in your 250th anniversary celebration of America’s founding or you wonder if it would connect you to Revolutionary War ancestors, join us on April 15 at 7:00 […] Read more »
Tuesday was Saint Patrick’s Day and there were a few events that took place in our area, though it’s likely most were pulled in a few directions to either Boston or Newport the prior weekend. Though it was a relatively light week for Ireland-related events, there was no shortage of Irish tricolors flying from […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Land Trust is seeking applicants for its $1000 Priscilla Hathaway Art Scholarship. This award is available to a Mattapoisett, Marion, or Rochester resident graduating from high school in June 2026, who is committed to keeping the core values that Priscilla Hathaway exemplified, is studying art, and plans to continue education in fine arts. […] Read more »
The March 10 meeting of the Mattapoisett Select Board was an opportunity for the board to thank all first responders and town departments that aided the community before, during and after the Blizzard of 2026. Member Tyler Macallister said that other nearby towns had not fared as well as Mattapoisett had when it came […] Read more »