Robert (Bob) McGowan of Venice, FL passed away on June 15, 2024 of Parkinson’s disease. He leaves behind his wife, Sandy, and his daughters Melissa Kang, Heather McGowan and Kelly Ochoa. He was the father of the late Jonathan McGowan. Bob was born in New Bedford, MA on November 15, 1943 to Charles […] Read more »
Christine L. Gaumont, 71, of Acushnet passed away peacefully Sunday, June 23, 2024, at home after a lengthy illness. She was born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Roland and Claire (Saucier) Gaumont, and the life partner of the late Elaine Beausoleil. Christine was a Veterinarian DVM and proprietor of Acushnet Animal Hospital […] Read more »
Marion Art Center (the MAC) would like to announce the opening of the MAC Theater’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery Opening, August 9. Synopsis: Get your deerstalker cap on – the play’s afoot. Comedic genius Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo, Crazy for You) transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound […] Read more »
Donald Byrum King, “Skip” of Rochester, St. Thomas and VA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 23rd, 2024, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Surrounded by his loving family. Skip was the 2nd child born to his parents Donald and Nathalie King of Norfolk, VA. He was born on Wheelus Air Force Base […] Read more »
William J. “Bill” Harris, Jr., 57, of Acushnet, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Bill married his wife, Kim M. (Buckles) Harris, on April 11th, 1987. They enjoyed 37 years of marriage and together they had three children, Lauren J. Harris, Sydney M. Harris, and Seth W. Harris. He was the son […] Read more »
Keith Curry died at his home in Mattapoisett early Saturday morning August 3, 2024 in the company of his loving wife, Sheila Tierney Curry and his adoring lab, Maddie. Keith was the proud son of Mary Isabella “Bella” (Lima) and James F. Curry, both of whom predeceased him. Keith grew up in the south […] Read more »
Marion Natural History Museum presents Nature Support on Wednesday, August 14 from 10 to 11 am. In the words of E. O. Wilson, insects are “the little things that run the world.” It’s true: protecting insect life protects all life. Insects fulfill vital roles for keeping our planet functioning, such as pollinating our flowers, serving […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center (the MAC) is calling for entries for the Summer Members’ Show. The show runs August 15 to September 20, with an opening reception scheduled on Thursday, August 15 from 5:00-7:00 pm. All MAC members are invited to enter up to two pieces each. All works must be original, must have […] Read more »
Fieldstone Market’s ongoing expansion is considered inconsequential to its septic usage, and therefore the Marion Board of Health granted the store with two waivers during the board’s July 25 public hearing on the matter. Representing owner Arnie Johnson, Brian Grady of G.A.F. Engineering submitted a variance request from the Marion Sanitary Code, hoping […] Read more »
Should you be taking a daily aspirin? First, a little bit of (easy) basic science: We cut ourselves all the time, and nature has given us protection against bleeding to death every time this happens. The first line of defense is our platelets, small blood particles that go to the site of disrupted […] Read more »