People who garden are people that like to engage with the outdoor world. For many it’s task-related with an end goal of having a lovely garden landscape. But nature can give more than just beautiful gardens – it can in fact improve your well-being.             This column was inspired by a pamphlet I kept […] 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, General George Washington recognized one year since the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Though there were no events to commemorate it, as fighting continues and fortifications around […] Read more »

            This is the continuing monthly column for the astronomer in all of us, or the aspiring astro-physicist. Compared to areas near Boston or New Bedford, generally speaking, the Tri-Town has pretty good dark skies and thus are very fortunate in that regard. Last month, we even witnessed humans re-enter the orbit of the moon […] Read more »

            On April 23, League of Women Voters held a candidates’ night for Marion the day after they did the same for candidates in Mattapoisett. The event took place at Sippican School and offered voters the chance to get an up-close look at would-be public servants running in this year’s Town Election. For a full […] Read more »

            On April 22, the League of Women Voters hosted a candidates’ night at Old Hammondtown School. All six candidates vying for a seat on the newly expanded Select Board vowed to work amicably amongst themselves and other boards, help the town to maintain its Triple A bond rating, and find new ways to handle […] Read more »

Old Rochester Regional High School is proud to share that five seniors were recently recognized for their academic accomplishments at the 37th annual South Coast Conference Academic All-Star Banquet.             On Thursday, April 16, Rosemary Clark, Gavin Coffey, Jacob Iappini, Ella Milhench and Hannah Thorell were named as All-Stars during the banquet held at Century […] Read more »

            The Rochester Women’s Club held their 23rd annual Earth Day Clean-Up event on Saturday morning.             Rochester Troop 74527 Girl Scouts handed out garbage bags and gloves and marked on a map the areas where people picked up trash. Over 50 volunteers registered areas they planned to clean on Vaughn Hill Road, Cushman Road, […] Read more »

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 »

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 »