Michael J. Kauranen, 78, of Rochester, died Monday, December 25, 2023 at his home in Rochester after a long illness. He was the husband of Patricia (Stowe) Kauranen. They had been married for 60 years. Born in Cambridge, England, he was the son of the late Joyce (Chandler) and Uuno N. Kauranen. Mr. Kauranen […] Read more »
The Marion Institute’s Grow Education Farm-to-School program proves that, if children learn about dirt, seeds and the sun, they will live healthier lives. Some third-graders at Sippican Elementary School already know their way around a garden, thanks to their parents and, in some cases, grandparents. “My dad has a garden in the back, […] Read more »
The Rochester Select Board held a special meeting on Tuesday afternoon at Town Hall to vote in Ashling McLaughlin as the town’s new full-time treasurer effective Monday, January 8. “We had number of candidates, and Ashling certainly showed herself to be the best. … She interviewed well, he references were outstanding,” said Town […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center with Watermelon Alligator Theatre Company, and Instructors Garrett Olson and Jess Wilson, present a series of theater workshops including a free informational session on Saturday, January 20. Cost for each session is $40 for MAC members and $50 for nonmembers, and those enrolling in all three paid sessions receive 10% off […] Read more »
Instructor Lisa Elliott will teach a new session of Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom on Sunday afternoons from 1:00-3:30 pm in the MAC Studio, January 7-February 4. Have you ever wanted to try weaving but not sure where to begin? In five short weeks, you can learn a new fiber skill and take home […] Read more »
In a continued public hearing held November 30 in which applicants Benjamin and Elizabeth Frade had sought a Special Permit for an in-home, dog-training business at 16 Bishop Road, Rochester, Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Dave Arancio read into the record a November 21 letter from Representative Richard Manning that the Frades have withdrawn […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center announces open auditions for the classic Arsenic & Old Lace on Saturday, January 6, 10:00 am-12:00 pm and Sunday, January 7, 12:00-2:00 pm. The play, written by Joseph Kesserling, will be directed by Donn Tyler. There are nine performance dates scheduled March 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24. […] Read more »
From the neuro-divergent mind of Mattapoisett resident Chuck McIntyre comes an exhibit called Chuck’s Fantasia. It can be viewed at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library from January 2 to 31. Chuck considers himself an abstract surrealist although he creates landscapes and portraits as well. His acrylics are based on various themes such as emotions, […] Read more »
Alignment across the Old Rochester Regional School District, it was agreed by the Mattapoisett School Committee, is essential to strengthening learning at the most local level. The committee met on December 7 to review and vote to approve the 2023-24 School Improvement Plan, which was presented by local elementary school principals Dr. Linda […] Read more »
First, some vocabulary. Cannabis is synonymous with marijuana and refers to a plant, the chemicals in the plant and products derived from the plant. THC, tetrahydrocannabinol, is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis. Cannabidiol (CBD) is also psychoactive but does not have the euphoric effect of THC. CBD sold is usually derived directly from […] Read more »