From his first day of addiction to the last, former Celtics player Chris Herren let students at Old Rochester Regional High School try on his shoes as he shared his perspective about a promising basketball career derailed by substance abuse and his subsequent journey to sobriety. Herren presented his film “The First Day” during […] Read more »
Phyllis M. (Mattson) Washburn, 90, of Marion died Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Vantage of New Bedford after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Ralph G. Washburn, with whom she shared 73 years of marriage. Born in Gloucester, MA, daughter of the late Leonard and Catherine (Perry) Mattson, she […] Read more »
The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6. We meet at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street. Social time begins at 5:00 pm followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. Our speaker will be introduced at 6:40 pm. Chef Colby is planning another satisfying meal. Callers, please send your counts […] Read more »
We’re starting to get into election season! In the upcoming weeks, each town in the Tri-Town will hold both town elections and town meetings. Below are important dates for voters as we enter this exciting time to let your voice be heard. Marion The Select Board will hold a Town Meeting Warrant Review at […] Read more »
By Jeffrey D. Wagner The Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission received some good news at the April 16 virtual meeting. Rockwell said the Point Road walking path’s land acquisition of town land has been approved by Town Meeting and when the state legislature approves it, the easements will go to the Select Board. […] Read more »
On May 16, the Wareham Garden Club is planning a spring plant sale from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm noon, at the Methodist Meeting House 495 Main Street, Wareham. There will be: perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, and much more. Also, there will be a herb table with recipes to share, garden treasures table, birdhouses, […] Read more »
Eugenia Lee “Jeanie” (Robertson) Heys, Mattapoisett died April 17, 2026 at Carvalho Grove Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late David G. Heys, Jr. Born in Richmond, VA, daughter of the late Edward L. Robertson and Edith (Martins) Avanzo, she lived in Fairhaven and Mattapoisett most of her life. Jeanie […] Read more »
The votes have been counted, and the pizza party guest list has been made. We will be announcing the winners of the 2026 Quahog Award on April 29, so keep an eye out on our Facebook and Instagram pages, or on our website. Quahog Readers who are at the pizza party will receive a sneak […] Read more »
Saturday MYC held its annual Spring Fling party at its new clubhouse. Over 100 members and guests attended. Refreshments were served and a fantastic array of food. This springtime event starts off the season at the yacht club, and it was the first time most had viewed the new clubhouse. There is a lot […] Read more »
The bridge the connects Marion to Wareham across the Weweantic River is still slated to be completed by the end of the year, in December, but it has new work hours that may affect travel across Route 6. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation updated Marion earlier in the week, stating that work time on […] Read more »