The American Goldfinch can be the most colorful visitor to our back yards because its shiny golden body is offset by black wings, forked tail, and black hat on its head. For bird watchers, finches can be difficult to identify because of their elusive flitting motion from limb to limb of their favorite thistle […] Read more »
Gathering in Mattapoisett on Veterans Day 2021 were people who came to participate in various ways. There were the veterans whose personal experiences in service to the United States were etched on their faces. There were the young trying their best to do their part in the solemnity of the moment. And there were the […] Read more »
On the evening of November 11, the Sippican Historical Society speakers series hosted a rare look at art that represented significant meaning to those with connections to World War I. Marion resident and artist Ben Dunham gave a talk on WWI art created by J. Alphege Brewer, whose fame came from his delicate […] Read more »
On November 3 and 5, the Marion Natural History Museum hosted two presentations. Although the two themes were vastly different, they exemplified the significant role natural history museums can play in the 21st century. But first a brief look back: American interest in all things natural, collected specimens and wonders of the natural […] Read more »
In eulogizing Lieutenant General John “Skip” B. Hall, Jr., his son Adam Hall told attendees to his father’s funeral that, “He led a life of service to his country and his family, selflessly saving nothing for himself.” It’s been nearly a year since the Town of Mattapoisett lost the highly decorated veteran on […] Read more »
When the Town of Marion holds Veterans Day ceremonies at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 11, at Old Landing, Joe Napoli’s face may be among those in the crowd, right under his black Vietnam ball cap. “My daughter found this for me, she bought it some time ago, and I’m still drying off,” said […] Read more »
The red-tailed hawk is commonly seen by birdwatchers on the south shore of Buzzards Bay soaring high above open country fields or circling high over suburban cities. It is one of the largest birds of prey with a 4-foot wingspan and high profile overhead, searching for something to eat. Its diet consists of […] Read more »
Willow Ruel is busier right now with ice hockey and soccer than she is with golf, but the 11-year-old from Mattapoisett will focus on golf come spring because she is among 10 players in the 10-11 age group to qualify for the national finals of the Drive, Chip, & Putt competition that begins on […] 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 »
Anytime, anywhere, thank a veteran. They deserve every bit of gratitude and then some for this great, American life of freedom and opportunity. Taking pride in who we are as a nation has gone out of style, but being proud of those whose courage and sacrifice make it possible for our country […] Read more »