We invite children and teens ages 5-18 to participate in our “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest. Designs may be patriotic-themed, Marion-themed, or a creative combination of both. One winner will be selected from each age group (5-9 years-old, 10-14 years-old, and 15-18 years-old), and all three winning designs will be printed and available to voters […] Read more »
Our Town, the Thornton Wilder play, is opening at the MAC on June 12. Directed by Pippa Asker, the play is an exploration of everyday life, love and loss in the fictional New England town of Grover’s Corners. Told through the eyes of the omniscient Stage Manager, the play follows the daily routines of two […] Read more »
World-wide Knit in Public Day is Saturday, June 13. Join fellow knitters from 12:00 pm noon to 2:00 pm on the Mattapoisett Museum lawn, 5 Church Street, Mattapoisett. Bring lunch, beverage, a lawn chair, and your fiber work. Dessert will be provided. All fiber crafts are welcome. If you have any questions, email Gail […] Read more »
The June 1 meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board found the members engaged in discussion about possible next steps to the ongoing question: “Does Mattapoisett want affordable housing?” While the quick answer seems to be yes, lingering questions and the impact of reduced price tags on residential buildings are wide open. In attendance […] Read more »
This week in Revolutionary War history, let’s check up on what was going on 250 years ago in New England and the northern Thirteen Colonies. Last week, Washington arrived in the largest city in the colonies, and the de-facto capital of the Thirteen Colonies, Philadelphia. Here, he meets with representatives from across the revolting former-British […] Read more »
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library invite book lovers of all ages to their upcoming Harbor Days Book Sale on Friday, July 17 and Saturday July 18, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Library Community Room at 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett. This event is a great opportunity to find gently used books at […] Read more »
The ORR Bulldog Pride Alumni Association (BPAA) has announced the recipients of its 2025–2026 scholarship and grant programs, awarding a total of $6,500 to support Old Rochester students, teachers, and school initiatives. The awards reflect the Association’s ongoing commitment to celebrating student leadership and strengthening the broader ORR community. BPAA President Thomas Peccini ’88 […] Read more »
Join Plumb Library Saturday, June 13 for our summer kickoff party. Summer reading events will continue all the way through August 1, with fun things happening every week. You can find the full calendar of events on our website, but here are a few highlights. Join us outside by the gazebo for lots of […] Read more »
Rochester’s Conservation Commission on Tuesday hosted a meeting full of continuances and important developments. The one hearing the board opened was for a Notice of Intent from John and Stephanie Sullivan of 485 Neck Road to install a metal, retractable deck in Snipatuit Pond and an access ramp to the dock from the […] Read more »
Pansies were my first floral love. As a child, I encountered these winsome blooms along the garden paths of my great-grandmother’s home, pausing every few steps to admire their sweet, smiling faces. These tiny plants felt like kindred spirits – their small stature matched my own – and their beguiling expressions beckoned me ever […] Read more »