May has some… interesting developments astronomically. Aside from the 50-year-old satellite crashing back down to Earth, it’s fairly ordinary though. The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is ongoing (April 21 through May 20) but reaches its peak May 5-6. This meteor shower is the result of the Earth passing the trail of the tail of […] Read more »
We have our calendar of events set for 2025. In May, we’ve changed things up a bit and will be having our annual Ice Cream Social with music by Tom and Sheila Perry assisted of course with those in attendance singing along. This will be at the RHS Museum at 355 County Rd. in Rochester […] Read more »
The 2024 Memorial Day Remembrances and Procession will take place on Monday, May 26 starting at 9:00 am in front of the Music Hall at 164 Front St, Marion. In the event of rain, the event will be relocated to the Multipurpose Room of Sippican Elementary School. The procession and remembrances will follow same […] Read more »
Joseph Patrick Keogh III, age 82, passed away on May 8, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, Mass., after a brief illness. Joe was born in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1942 to Joseph Patrick Keogh (Sr.) and Mary Louise Bierkamp. In 1962, he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and there began […] Read more »
Gary James Ramos, 66, of Wareham, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025. He was the husband of Deborah (Lopes) Ramos for many years. Born in Milford, CT, son of Irene (Fortes) Ramos and the late James Ramos, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. Gary was a jazz drummer, avid […] Read more »
The Marion Finance Committee met on Wednesday, April 30 to discuss Marion Town Meeting Warrant Article 17, to be voted on by the people on May 12. By the end of the meeting, the Finance Committee would all find themselves on the same page and vote accordingly. Article 17 goes as follows: To […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Land Trust is extending its deadline for its $1000 Blanche B. Perry Scholarship to May 19. This award is available to a Mattapoisett resident graduating from Old Rochester Regional High School, Bishop Stang High School, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, or Tabor Academy by June 2025, and pursuing education in the […] Read more »
There is what appears to be a small plot of land on Rte.105 with a for-sale sign. Though the land for sale looks small in size, its history is very large. The store shown in the first picture was originally a barn and stable built in 1710 and belonging to Minister Timothy Ruggles. The photograph […] Read more »
The Marion Garden Group is delighted to present the 3rd biennial “Secret Gardens of Marion” tour, set to take place on Friday, June 20 from 10:00 am to 3:00pm. This walking tour offers a unique opportunity to explore 11 private gardens nestled throughout the historic village of Marion, a picturesque harbor town on the Southcoast […] Read more »
Happy Mother’s Day to all those who are moms, will soon be moms, have tried to be moms, or are currently trying to be moms. Until I was much older and mature, I didn’t realize the sheer heights needed to climb in order to just become a mother. Then comes the work after birth. I […] Read more »