The seasons change, but while they do, they remain essentially the same. I think about that as I look at autumn once again and wonder whether I feel any different. The familiar colors and rhythms are all around me, bringing back memories of autumns past. Revisiting something I wrote in 1999 is like hearing […] Read more »
All month long, we are hosting a Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt in the Children’s Department. See if you can find them all. Our Thursday and Friday morning storytimes are taking a two-week break and will resume on November 19 and 20, respectively. On Saturday, November 7, at 10:30 am, join us for a roaring […] Read more »
What Does Veterans Day Mean It’s a day of reflection, praise and honor. What we have in these United States of America is freedom because of Veterans. Freedom that has come with a price. We can help and serve our Veterans by becoming members of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). We can help get […] Read more »
Mary Calvert Truxtun Lalli, aka “Mimi,” “Contrary Mary,” “The General,” and “The Lady from Mattapoisett,” died on Friday, October 30th at St. Luke’s Hospital. After putting up a valiant fight against the cruel disease of Alzheimer’s, she said goodbye on her own terms. Her beloved family was by her side as the sun was setting […] Read more »
Unified Basketball: The Old Rochester Regional High School unified basketball team hosted Bourne on October 26 and won 61-48. The Bulldogs celebrated their six seniors: Allison Bodeau, Liam Cassidy, Aiden Comorosky, Jackson Daniel, Thomas Jupin and Harrison Porter. Traeh Carrington scored 16 points, Hayden Perry scored 7 points, and Jacob Castanhinha, Aveil Ward and […] Read more »
The Rochester Conservation Commission began its meeting Tuesday by approving the Certificate of Compliance for the successful completion of the Plumb Corner housing development at 0 Rounseville Road. The ConCom issued its Order of Conditions for the senior age-restricted housing complex, with 44 units and a clubhouse, in 2019. On Tuesday, Commission Chair […] Read more »
Veterans Day will be observed on Wednesday, November 11, with ceremonies and other activities planned throughout the Tri-Town area. Marion: The Annual Marion Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at Old Landing Veterans Park on Front Street on Wednesday, November 11 at 11:00 am. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will move […] Read more »
Let me start with a question that I have been thinking about since I worked on our current exhibit: Why did the Rochester militias respond to so many “alarms at Dartmouth”? Now let me digress before I get to the answer. I know from research that Quakers in Colonial Massachusetts, beginning with their arrival […] Read more »
On Saturday, November 7, adults ages 18+ are invited to join us for an afternoon of drop-in crafting between 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Learn to make a book centerpiece, paint a canvas or try a variety of other crafting options. On Saturday, November 14, join Miss Macy at 10:30 am for a special […] Read more »
To the Editor; The Marion Trees and Parks Committee is very gratified with the response to our latest Homeowner’s Guide to Marion Trees. If you do not have a copy, they are available at the Marion Town House, the Library, General Store and Post Office. Please pick one up. I wanted to explain […] Read more »