To Old Rochester Regional High School senior Aidan Silk, the iconic Romeo from Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” was nothing more than a 14th Century frat boy. Silk and other ORR theater students all have a unique perspective on their characters and will make them accessible to a modern audience. They will take the […] Read more »
Since 1988, the Scouts of the Narragansett Council have helped feed families in need by collecting nearly 10 million pounds of food. The yearly Good Turn is the area’s most impactful food drive and the largest annual Scout service project. Marion Cub Scout Pack 32 and Troop 32 have been participating in this project since […] Read more »
Bob Vanstone, 89, died at home on September 26, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with his daughters, Gail and Marianne by his side. Born and raised in New Bedford, MA, he was an acclaimed and groundbreaking mechanical engineer, devising and furthering the use of aluminum in aerial fire engine ladder construction which became the […] Read more »
After a Classification Hearing held on October 12, the Rochester Select Board voted to maintain a residential factor of one, resulting in a continuation of the town’s practice of Residential and Commercial/Industrial properties being taxed at the same rate for FY24. Rochester’s estimated tax rate for FY24 is $11.06, down 6.82% from FY23. […] Read more »
Speaker Shawn Carey has cancelled his program at the Nasketucket Bird Club on October 25. Readers can check for updates on the Nasketucket Bird Club Facebook page or the website: www.nbcbirdclub.com. Read more »
At its opening public meeting of the 2023-24 academic year, the Old Rochester Regional Joint School Committee/Superintendent’s Union #55 heard from Dr. Ruth Gilbert-Whitner, whom Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson suggested the district employ as a facilitator for Vision 2028, ORR’s strategic plan for the next five years. “Finally, we’re here,” said Nelson, addressing […] Read more »
On Thursday, October 5, the Marion Institute hosted the first annual Boogie at the Bog fundraising event to benefit Frogfoot Farm: Neighbors Feeding Neighbors, a new farm-to-food relief program to fight hunger and poor nutrition across Southeastern MA. With plans to launch in 2024, Frogfoot Farm will grow, farm and harvest food for individuals and […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Museum at 5 Church Street is once again offering its popular Learn-to-Crochet class. The class, which will be instructed by Jackie Sousa, will occur every Monday from 6 pm-8 pm, starting October 23 and ending December 4 There will be no class on November 20. This class is limited to 6-9 people, depending […] Read more »
Michael W. Corrigan of Mattapoisett, formerly of Vienna, Virginia, passed away on October 14th, 2023. He was born on February 25th, 1959, to the late Admiral Donald T. Corrigan and Ann (Welch) in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was raised in Fall River and Somerset. He graduated from Providence College in 1981 then attended the Naval […] Read more »
Marion Health Director Lori Desmarais brought to the Marion Board of Health’s October 5 public meeting attention a conversation she had with Marion Building Commissioner Bob Grillo, who has received recent requests to install bathrooms in garages to be used for office space (not a residence.) “Right now, we don’t currently have anything […] Read more »