Rowing in a whaleboat recently I noticed how the reappearance of the foliage punctuates the shores of Fairhaven with bursts of green accentuating the lovely architecture. My companion noted that if Eskimos can have hundreds (an exaggeration) of words for snow, then green merits the same here in New England. Nodding in agreement, we […] Read more »

Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Education to modernize its Machine and Tool Technology program, an investment that will enhance student learning while reducing costs for the district’s member towns.             Old Colony was one of 30 schools statewide selected for […] Read more »

            Since last fall, the Mattapoisett Museum, Old Rochester Regional High School, and Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School have collaborated to create a coloring book titled: “Mattapoisett, Then and Now: A Coloring Book.” The final product will be unveiled at the museum on May 14.             The creation of the coloring book was the […] Read more »

            Not only is Bree LeFavor a local author, but she is also a 15-year-old sophomore at Old RochesterRegional High School. LeFavor recently released Splash Safe With Sandy The Starfish: ASwim Safety Story, an independently published story written to teach readers valuable lessons to stay safe in the water.             The story follows Sandy the […] Read more »

Select Board Candidate Spotlights Carleton “Toby” Burr – Select Board             My name is Toby Burr, and I seek election to the Marion Select Board.             I have lived in town for 44 years with my wife Barbie. We raised two children on Ichabod Lane, and they each now own homes in Marion, so I […] Read more »

Students took the stage for the annual Rochester Memorial School Talent Show on Thursday, April 16, showcasing a variety of skills, including dancing, singing and playing instruments.             Family members and friends applauded as students showcased their talents during a night of entertainment, which was also held for a good cause. Guests were asked to […] Read more »

            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 »