Over 130 people attended the third annual senior citizens holiday dinner, organized by the Marion Police Brotherhood in conjunction with the Marion Council On Aging. “It’s getting bigger and bigger,” said Officer Anthony DiCarlo who is also the union president. “It brings all the elderly people together, many haven’t seen each other all year.” The banquet, […] 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. “It’s a […] Read more »
Beating cancer once was difficult enough for Mattapoisett resident William Huggins. After an exhausting battle with Colon Cancer a few years ago, Huggins thought he was in the clear after receiving clean scans. However, just a couple years later, he received news that the cancer had metastasized to his liver. Now, he continues to fight […] Read more »
On Saturday, December 8, the Sippican Women’s Club hosted their Holiday House Tour and Tea celebrating both the holidays and the 200th anniversary of Handy’s Tavern. There were a dozen stops on the tour, with a mixture of businesses, homes and churches welcoming guests to get them into the holiday spirit. Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick. Read more »
The town of Marion officially welcomed the Christmas season on Sunday, December 9 with the 18th annual Marion Holiday Stroll. Hundreds of residents flocked to Front Street where local businesses opened their doors and offered everyone free goodies like cookies, candy, and hot drinks. It serves as a way for the local stores and restaurants […] Read more »
After years of planning and fund-raising, Mattapoisett’s Center School clock was officially rededicated in a short ceremony on Saturday, December 8. Mattapoisett resident Ray Andrews spear-headed the project for which the Board of Selectmen, school committee, and Community Preservation all gave support. Andrews solicited donations from local residents, over 300 of who gave a combined $29,000, […] Read more »
How would you like to start your day off with a nice hot mug of yak butter tea? If you happen to travel to Nepal, you might have to get used to it. On Friday, December 7, Marion resident and world traveler Sally Hunsdorfer gave a special presentation to the students at Sippican School about the […] Read more »
Every year around the holidays, we are all reminded of the classic ballet, “The Nutcracker.” But this year, if you’re looking for something a little different, the New Bedford Ballet Company will be presenting “A New England Nutcracker,” which features several dancers from the Tri-Town area. “Our upcoming performance is a spin-off of the classic […] Read more »
There’s so many great holiday events going on this weekend! Here’s a roundup of everything going on here in the Tri-Town: Friday, December 7 • “It’s a Wonderful Life – The Radio Show Version:” Presented by the Marion Art Center Players at 8:00 pm at the Marion Art Center. Tickets are $12.50 for MAC members […] Read more »
Instead of looking at an agenda, those who serve on town boards socialized with one another at the annual Town House potluck holiday gathering held at the Marion Music Hall on Tuesday evening. “We have this event, in the spirit of the season, to thank everyone who volunteers to come out, often in the evening, […] Read more »