Library Hosts Russian History Seminar

Dozens of Tri-Town residents packed the conference room of the Mattapoisett Free Library on Saturday, January 12, for the first lecture in a five-part series on Russian history delivered by the town’s most famous historian, Seth Mendell. The library is known for its educational outreach, which has included seminars on finance, birds, and health. “We’ve […] Read more »

New Exhibit Features Local Artists

It’s January and at the Marion Art Center, that means it’s time for the annual winter members exhibit.  From pastels to oils to multimedia images, the show features some of the best local artists, many of whom who live right here in the Tri-Town. “We have 65 paintings, which is great for winter membership,” said […] Read more »

SHS Honors Bird Island

Since 1819, it has been the prominent structure you first see when you enter Sippican Harbor. The Bird Island Lighthouse guided ships for 114 years until 1933. To this day, boaters and residents can still see it. Given its longevity, there is no doubting the amount of history and the stories to be told about […] Read more »

Tri-Town Students Bake Bread for Charity

On Thursday, January 10, 2013, Amy Driscoll from Vermont-based King Arthur Flour company came to the Tri-Town to teach elementary and junior high school students the science behind baking bread.  The program was part of an educational intiative started by the flour company that also serves as a community outreach project. After the assemblies, students […] Read more »

Eye Protection Required

Squash is more than just a gourd.  It’s a fast-paced competitive sport enjoyed by people all over the world.  Though it may not be as popular as basketball or soccer, its players and fans are fierce and loyal.  At Tabor Academy in Marion, the love for the game has been strong for decades. “I don’t […] Read more »

Science And Community Service Converge

Back in 2012, Sippican School sixth-grader Julia Winters was in Vermont with her mother, Christine, when they decided to stop at the King Arthur Flour company.  The younger Winters, who has a budding passion for cooking and baking, was interested to see the home base of a familiar brand. “They have a store and a […] Read more »

Paying It Forward With A Splash

It was a chillier start to the New Year than usual for some area residents.  On Tuesday, January 1, 2013, almost 100 people plunged into the water at the Mattapoisett Town Beach, as part of a fund-raiser to benefit a local non-profit. The plunge was organized by Michelle and William Huggins of Mattapoisett.  Will was […] Read more »

Mock Trial Season

With so many students choosing law as the educational path they wish to take once they get to college, why not get started even sooner in high school?  For students interested in pursuing a career in law, mock trial has always been a viable option to gain valuable courtroom experience.  For the first time in […] Read more »

Showstoppers Jump, Shout and Shake

Fingers were snapping and hands clapping at the free holiday concert hosted by the Showstoppers singing group on Saturday, December 29 at the Marion Music Hall. Over a hundred people turned out to hear the voices of twenty-seven young people ages 5 through 19 sing a variety of traditional and non-traditional holiday songs such as […] Read more »

National Card Playing Day at Plumb Library

On Friday, December 28, children of all ages gathered together at the Plumb Library in Rochester to play card games.  The games were played to honor National Card Playing Day, where towns and cities across the United States dedicate a few hours of their day to playing card games of all types.  Photos by Katy […] Read more »