Idealized Spaces – Willoughby Elliott Retrospective

            “I’m inspired by the complex and varied atmospheric effects that occur when a moisture-laden sky is affected by light. The coastal environment can seem at times primordial because of how the basic elements of land, sea, sky, and light interact with one another.” That was Willoughby Elliott’s statement leading up to an exhibit of […] Read more »

Gerrior Aims to Close Generation Gap

            The Marion Council on Aging’s “Vet Together” luncheon held Monday at the Cushing Community Center was a festive occasion in which veterans from the town heard from Christopher Gerrior, a recently retired Naval officer and the Tri-Town’s new veterans services officer.             The meet-and-greet, a first step in the wake of Barry Denham’s retirement […] Read more »

Valedictorian: Old Colony Made Me ‘A Better Person’

            Isabelle Darcy came out of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School aspiring to one career; but, with it, comes a world of possibilities.             Old Colony’s Class of 2021 president and valedictorian plans on attending Bridgewater State University where she will major in Operations and Supply Chain Management. “Especially since it’s such a […] Read more »

Play’s Punchlines Expose Racial Biases

            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 »

Child’s Play Brings Grown-Up Feel

            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 »

Vanishing Monarch Butterfly

            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 »

Walk This Weight

            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 »

Open House Planned at COA

            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 »

Life Moves Fast for ORR Valedictorian

            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 »

Sobering View of Arctic Meltdown, Jet Stream Impacts

            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 »