Printmakers Leave Universal Impression

            The Marion Art Center continues to reach new artistic heights with its latest exhibit titled, The New Printmakers, which opened on February 18. A reception was hosted on March 4 for artists Taylor Hickey and Janie Kinnane and some 21 students from Tabor Academy and Old Rochester Regional High School.             Printmaking was first […] Read more »

Enjoy The Birds Year Round

The South Coast offers natural habitats for finding birds all year long – not just in the spring and fall when we see many birds migrating. Guests are welcome to join members of the Sippican Woman’s Club at our meeting on Friday, March 10 at 12:30 pm at our clubhouse. A lite lunch is offered […] Read more »

Old Growth Forests of Massachusetts

Join the Marion Natural History Museum for a presentation by David Orwig, Senior Ecologist and Forest Ecologist with Harvard Forest on Friday, March 31 from 7 to 8 pm             Orwig will share his research into the presence of old-growth forests in Massachusetts. The talk will include a broad discussion of old-growth forests in Massachusetts […] Read more »

ORRJH Students of the Month

Silas D. Coellner, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Jr. High School, announces the following Students of the Month for January, 2023 Green Team: Ty L. Marques & Miah D. Motta Orange Team: Brendan P. Fuller & Kennedy M.C. Zussy Blue Team: John P. Ferreira and Jessica N. Detrani Red Team: Emma E. MacLeod & Bobby […] Read more »

Harbormaster Seeks Manpower

            Deputy Harbormaster Adam Murphy went before the Marion Select Board on Tuesday night to discuss proposed Harbormaster Department fee increases for FY24. Vin Malkoski, the chairman of the Marine Resources Commission, was also on hand after writing a letter of support for the measures.             Murphy stressed that while the department faces serious financial […] Read more »

Afternoon Dog Walk around Brandt Island Cove

We’ve hosted some walks for our human supporters before, but now we want to include our canine supporters too. Join the Mattapoisett Land Trust for a walk and bring your four-legged friends. On Friday, March 10, we will meet at 4 pm at the MLT kiosk on Anchorage Way and walk the Brandt Island Cove […] Read more »

Rochester Council on Aging

There are still openings with AARP tax preparers at the Mattapoisett and Rochester Councils on Aging. All ages are welcome to make an appointment by calling either the Mattapoisett COA at 508-758-4110 or the Rochester COA at 508-763-8723, Ext. 201. Read more »

Marion bylaw C. 230-1.3

Dear Editor:             It is difficult to venture out for a walk, a bike ride, or put a canoe in the water without seeing the blight and pollution caused by ubiquitous nip bottles that degrade Marion’s streets, parks, streams, bays, beaches, fields, and properties.             I believe the phrase “…including the conservation of natural resources […] Read more »

Lydia Francis Coelho Dominici

Lydia Francis Coelho Dominici, 95, of Milford, passed away peacefully at Countryside Health Care where she was dearly loved. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Belmira Coelho, sister of Deena Herlihy and Alice Tessicini and the late Elsie Hoberg.  Lydia was born and raised on Lawrence Street in Milford. She graduated from […] Read more »

“Once Upon a Mattress” at ORR

 The Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club’s Spring musical production of “Once Upon a Mattress” will take the stage on March 30, 31 & April 1 at 7 pm and April 2 at 2 pm. This will be the fourth show for Director Maxx Domingos and third show for Assistant Director Sarah Whinnem as […] Read more »