Since 2009, Mattapoisett resident William Huggins has been battling colon cancer. He was first diagnosed when he was 37 and was treated successfully. But the cancer came back and metastasized, spreading to his liver, and quickly advancing to Stage IV. There is no Stage V. As a result, Huggins under went extensive surgery during which 75% of his […] Read more »
The boom in energy efficiency technology has been steadily progressing despite the world’s resistance to upgrading to a greener standard. It isn’t as easy as putting some solar panels on the roof or turning down the heat. Municipalities, especially, have been hard-pressed to “go green” in an effort to save taxpayer dollars that could be […] Read more »
December 3 was warmer than expected for this time of year so Dan White of Mattapoisett decided to take advantage of the balmy temperatures and brought his four Scottish Terriers to Washburn Park in Marion for a walk. They had spent many an afternoon previous strolling the paths around the park and White decided to […] Read more »
For the second year, the Rochester Women’s Club has adopted a family in need of support during the holiday season. Through the Rochester Memorial School, information on the children in a family was provided so that some of their holiday wishes could be fulfilled. The identify of the family was kept confidential by the school. Through the generosity of club […] Read more »
Baby, it was cold outside as the Old Rochester Regional High School music department took the stage for their annual holiday concert. Music lovers were treated to four different ensembles during the show on Thursday, December 13. “Tonight, we’re featuring the chorus, concert band, jazz band, and jazz combo,” said ORR music director Mike Barnicle. […] Read more »
Hundreds of people gathered at Shipyard Park on Wednesday, December 19, for a candlelight vigil to honor the 26 victims of the Newtown, Conn. shooting. The massacre, which occurred on Friday, December 14, leaving the nation in a state of shock. Mattapoisett resident Suzanne Barrows began organizing the vigil on Sunday. “I thought I should get […] Read more »
For many people, there is no bigger hassle than wrapping presents during the holidays. But for ten volunteers at the Rochester Senior Center, they are happy to do it, especially if it means bringing the organization one step closer to achieving one of their dreams. On Saturday, December 15, the Senior Center held a gift-wrapping […] Read more »
The Elks of Wareham Lodge No. 1548 sponsors the Elks Student of the Month and Student of the Year Awards for students enrolled in local area high schools. The criteria used in nominating a student includes a student who excels in scholarship, citizenship, performing arts, fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church school, club and community service […] Read more »
A candlelight vigil will be held in Shipyard Park on Wednesday, December 19 at 6:00 pm to remember all of the fallen victims from Friday’s deadly shooting in Newtown, CT. All those interested in attending should bring their own candles. Any questions, please contact Suzanne Barrow at 508-758-4035. Read more »
On Saturday, December 15, the Mattapoisett Library held a kids holiday ornament-making day. The activity was organized by the Friends of the Library. Kids and their parents stopped by to make reindeer out of cork, stockings out of pom poms, and popcicle stick nutcracker ornaments. Check out the gallery below for photos from this fun […] Read more »