After last week’s cancellation, the Ensign Class got the August Series started with Black Ice taking the first race and following up with a second in the next to give them the win for the night. Brou Ha Ha recorded a second and third for second place for the night and Hambuglar got a fifth […] Read more »
Recently, the Marion Art Center staged a production of A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters.” Just thinking about that play brings back many memories. Mostly bad. But I’m getting ahead of myself. “Love Letters” is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated, two-person play about Andrew and Melissa, who have exchanged letters for over 50 years. While they have […] Read more »
Case 1523, a Variance petition filed by Catherine Murphy, 7 Oaklawn Avenue, returned to the Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals on August 17. Originally, the Variance request was opened on July 20. After hearing from at least one abutter who objected to the location of a proposed inground pool, Murphy was allowed to request […] Read more »
Outdoor Glass Blowing demonstration with Glass Artist Kim Savoie Saturday August 26 at 11am – Join glass artist Kim Savoie to learn the art, history, and science of glass making and see a flame working demonstration on the library lawn. Elizabeth Taber’s Birthday Party, Saturday August 26 at 11 am – Celebrate Elizabeth Taber’s […] Read more »
On Sunday, August 27, The Rev. Jeffrey Paull Cave, Retired, Diocese, Atlanta, GA, will conduct services at 8 and 10 am at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 34 Water Street, Mattapoisett, next to the Town Beach. During its 139th summer season St. Philip’s invites clergy from near and far to conduct services each week using the […] Read more »
Some people live with disabilities, but it goes undiagnosed due to the stigma attached. Chuck McIntyre delivered this and other messages at a presentation on August 19 at the Mattapoisett Library. The Commission on Disabilities invited McIntyre to speak from the perspective of someone with a disability. McIntyre, 31, has autism, depression […] Read more »
The sad reality is that suicides are rising globally. On August 22, the Mattapoisett Select Board moved to declare September as Suicide Prevention Month and September 10 as World Suicide Prevention Day. The proclamation notes that suicide is the 12th leading cause of death overall and the third leading cause of death for children […] Read more »
Instructor Lisa Elliott will teach a new session of Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom on Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:30 pm in the MAC Studio, September 7-October 5. 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 »
There will be a Mattapoisett Dog Walkathon on Saturday August 26 from 8:00-12:00 at Center School Barstow Street. Come strut your pup at your own leisure. There will be half mile or one mile marked Village walks. $20.00 Donation. All proceeds go to the building of Dog Park. 2023 Walkathon T-Shirts available. Read more »
The Wanderer created the Keel Award in 1994 and ever since has recognized a dedicated person or team of people in each of the three Tri-Towns whose actions exemplify the spirit of community and volunteerism. Like the keel of the ship that keeps the vessel from sinking, the recipients of the annual Keel Award […] Read more »