The Marion Natural History Museum presents, “We Are All Whalers: The Plight of Whales and Our Responsibility,” with Michael J. Moore Relating his experiences caring for endangered whales, a veterinarian and marine scientist shows we can all share in the salvation of these imperiled animals. The image most of us have of whalers […] Read more »
The Town of Marion will host a succession of Open House events on Saturday, November 6, beginning at 10:00 am with the dedication of the restored Town House, followed at 11:00 am by a visit to the site of the new Marine Center at Island Wharf to showcase and answer questions and, at noon, […] Read more »
Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan said his wife, Judi St. Hilaire, is expected to recover from serious injuries sustained on October 31 after being hit by a vehicle attempting to cross North Street in Mattapoisett while she and other bicyclists were taking part in the 65-mile Narragansett Bay Wheelmen 081 Cranberry Metric ride. […] Read more »
The October 26 meeting of the Rochester Planning Board included a short reopening of the public hearing for a solar facility planned by Renewable Energy Development Partners, LLC, at 109 Neck Road. The project will feature a ground-mounted array as well as a newer solar construction concept, the placement of panels over cranberry bog […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Museum is piloting a new program for individuals with dementia-related memory loss and their care partners on Thursday, November 4, at 2:00 pm. During this one-hour program, individuals will make personal connections with artifacts, discussion, art making, and multi-sensory activities facilitated by educators at the Mattapoisett Museum. This program is limited to 10 […] Read more »
On Saturday, November 6, the Friends of Plumb Library will be hosting a Mini Book sale from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on the library grounds. For sale will be cookbooks, craft books, and children’s books. The Junior Friends will be holding a bake sale. Donations of cookbooks, craft books, or children’s books will be […] Read more »
Linda Belenger, 83, of Raynham and Mattapoisett, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, peacefully at home. She was the wife of sixty-three years to Robert Belenger. Born in North Dighton, MA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ann (Baker) Litchfield. She was raised in Taunton, graduating from Taunton High School in […] Read more »
George. S. Maxcey, Sr age 82 of Oldsmar, FL, formerly of Newton and Rochester Mass, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 17, 2021. George was born on Feb. 21, 1939, son of Walter S. Maxcey and Ann Maxcey MacDougall and step son of Hector MacDougall. Beloved husband for 54 years to Kathleen Sylvia Maxcey. […] Read more »
Joe Carver died peacefully on October 19, 2021, surrounded by family. Joe was born and raised in Beaver, Pennsylvania and was an active Beaver Bobcat Class of ’55 alum. He graduated from Dickinson College in 1959. It was there he met his wife, Judy, and began his lifelong career in higher education. As a […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett School Committee voted during Tuesday night’s meeting to approve the two-year School Improvement Plan, making it four out of four districts. The next step will be to looking at data including MCAS testing results, but the emphasis on the October 26 meeting was on the synergy established between the Old Rochester […] Read more »