Marion’s First Congregational Church hosted its third annual Soup Cook-Off with a variety of offerings from traditional clam chowder to more exotic versions like Brazilian salt cod chowder. There was roasted corn chowder, a vegetarian-style, and even a salmon chowder for the tasting and evaluating. Secret ballots were placed in waiting voting boxes after each […] Read more »
Achieving a state of silence isn’t a passive activity. I know that sounds weird, but it is true. Have you ever tried sitting still, being quiet, and then waiting for your brain to slow down? It isn’t easy. We are mammals wired for action like running down prey or avoiding the same. More apropos to […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Youth Football Jr Midget Cheer Team went to the RISMA competition this weekend and won First place as well as Grand Champions overall for the Jr Midget Division. The team will next move onto Regionals in Springfield on November 9th Read more »
Town Hall-oween (clockwise from left): Mattapoisett employees Suzanne Szyndlar, Alanna Carreiro, Sarah Piehler, Catherine Heuberger, Brenda Herbeck, and Wendy Travers renewed their longstanding tradition of themed costumes. But while the distant future and prehistoric past themes were planned respectively, the juxtaposition of the two was complete coincidence, the women said. Photo by Shawn Badgley. Read more »
The weather didn’t dampen the spirits in Mattapoisett as the Police Department hosted yet another great parade and costume contest. Photos by Felix Perez Read more »
Lead by the Sippican School Drum Line and the Witches of the Marion Art Center the annual parade once again filled the streets in Marion with hundreds of ghosts, ghouls, and M&Ms. Photos by Paul Lopes Read more »
Dozens of skilled dirt bikers converged on the Pilgrim Sands Trail Riders’ race in Mattapoisett on Sunday morning. The course covered both grass track and woods. Photos by Felix Perez. Read more »
We would like to thank everyone who took the time to enter our Halloween Story Contest. the stories were great and the choices were hard, the winner is listed after the last story so we won’t spoil the surprise just yet! Halloween Story Contest #1 A Halloween Surprise By Emma Gabriel It was Halloween, […] Read more »
For donating more than 4,000 hours of his time to the community, Daniel C. Lee Jr. of Mattapoisett was presented with the 2013 President’s Volunteer Service Award. The President’s Volunteer Service Award is the premier volunteer awards program in this country. It recognizes Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage […] Read more »
Lions, tigers, bears, mummies, ninjas, pilots, princesses, football players, fairies, superheroes, and more all came together at the YMCA’s annual Halloween Hayride in Mattapoisett on Friday night. Photos by Felix Perez. Read more »