A kickstart to what one can only hope will be more plein air theater and cultural events at the Marion Art Center was enjoyed by a hearty audience on June 11 when the play “Native Gardens” opened under threatening skies in Bicentennial Park. This Karen Zacarias play takes to task deep-seeded biases regarding […] Read more »
Braydon Dion was only six years old when he decided kids need their own Brotherhood Ride. The Rochester resident is 9 now, and the Southern New England Brotherhood Kids Ride is growing as fast as the kids themselves. “I got the idea of just seeing (the adults) ride bikes and I really wanted […] Read more »
The monarch butterfly population everywhere has been declining for decades. The tragic loss of this colorful species, lovingly known as mother nature’s children, is due to destruction of its staple diet and habitat, the milkweed plant. Another cause of recent decline is the deadly impact of global warming and climate change. This year […] Read more »
Growing up during my formative years, I was never a teacher’s pet or anyone’s favorite in any capacity. Oh, how I resented the privileged few and their enabler supervisorial suck-ups who fawned over them. I vowed that I would never operate that way if ever in a position of authority. And now in a […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Council on Aging will be throwing open the doors and inviting the community to come in and learn more about services and programs on Thursday, June 17, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. COA Director Jackie Coucci said, “It’s a chance to welcome people back or meet new people who want to […] Read more »
Katelyn Luong remembers all the way back to Sippican Elementary School and always looking toward the next thing. Turns out the next thing is the adult life, and this life as a kid is about to end. A day before speaking as valedictorian to the Old Rochester Regional High School Class of 2021, […] Read more »
The Sippican Lands Trust has been offering a series of virtual presentations that not only have helped to keep us engaged as a community but have informed us on a myriad of topics from cooking with mushrooms to exploring the severity of climate change. In July, the SLT will host Dr. Greg Skomal who […] Read more »
Several generations participated in Marion’s Memorial Day ceremonies on May 31 at Old Landing, where those who gave the ultimate sacrifice were honored by young and old. Major Andrew Bonney of the United States Air Force acted as master of ceremonies and chaired Marion’s Memorial Day Committee including Jody Dickerson, Donna Hemphill, and Hannah Moore, […] Read more »
Bill and Alyssa Watling could be forming a new dynasty in the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race after winning the event for the second straight year. On May 31, the Rochester couple set the co-ed course record with a time of 1 hour, 54 minutes and 22 seconds, eclipsing the 1:59.01 set in 2013 […] Read more »
The northern harrier is quite different in appearance and behavior than any other bird of prey. Yet to many birdwatchers, at first appearance it looks very much like the common marsh hawk, but its upper body plumage is distinctively a more gray-colored shade. It also has an easy to identify owl-shaped head and face […] Read more »