Boy Scout Troop 53 is pleased to announce that two of its members have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout this year. Torsten Brickley and Murray Copps have been with Troop 53 since 2016 and worked steadily over six years to earn the highest rank in Boy Scouts – Eagle Scout. To become an Eagle […] Read more »
Members of the Marion Energy Management Committee are convinced that the town wants a solar installation at the Cushing Community Center. The question remains whether it will be a rooftop project or a parking-lot canopy. The EMC indicated during Monday night’s public meeting at the Police Station that it believes a canopy is the […] Read more »
This year’s count of herring in the Mattapoisett River was 4,050, an increase of 1,718 over the 2022 total of 2,332. Counting conditions were ideal this past spring, the counter appears to have functioned without errors. Alewives Anonymous, Inc. also set up an electronic fish counter on the Sippican River at Leonard’s Pond […] Read more »
The Marion Concert Band continues its Friday evening concert series on July 28, with a program of music inspired by the sea. The program is as follows: Hands Across the Sea – J.P. Sousa Parade of the Tall Ships – J. Chattaway Fantasy on American Sailing Songs – C. Grundman Variants on a Nautical Hymn […] Read more »
Immediately after the Marion Select Board voted on July 19 to approve Automatic Amusement (arcade games), Common Victualer – All Alcohol licenses and a doing-business-as Name Change for Stone Rooster Hospitality to The River Junction, River Road resident Chris Collings stepped to the podium to address the board. Representing several abutters to the […] Read more »
So what’s all the hype over AI? Hasn’t the tech world been heading towards a time when humans could and would create electronic circuits that mimic the functioning of human brains? The short answer is yes. The longer answer is we mere mortals now need to understand the implications and benefits of having computers […] Read more »
Due to the many generous people who have already donated to the Rochester Historical Society August 5-6 yard sale, we are rapidly running out of room and are canceling the Tuesday, August 1, drop-off date. We will not be taking any more items after Friday, July 28, at 12:30 pm. Read more »
An interesting fact I happened on the other day was that, in its earliest incarnation, our part of the New World was considered part of the Mississippi Territory. This was later changed to the Massachusetts Territory. I would guess that the change came about as the English explorers learned more about the country. Today’s […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library has an exciting update to our technology services. To support the needs of budding and seasoned makers and artists, the Media Lab is now open and ready for use. Building upon an existing 3D Printer and worktable, the Media Lab is now equipped with tools to help users design and […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Michael Devoll are pleased to announce that Christopher Carrig has been appointed as Old Rochester Regional High School’s new athletic director. He started the new role on Monday, July 24. In addition to Athletic Director, Carrig will also serve as the school’s Campus Aide. “We are excited […] Read more »