Running a marathon is no easy feat. Tack on a 112-mile bike ride and 2.4-mile swim and most people would call it impossible. But for the few gifted athletes who are able to complete all three, there is the Ironman competition, an event in which Mattapoisett native Shane Wilhelmsen competed on August 19 in Mont […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Historical Society President Seth Mendell held a lecture on Sunday, September 2, where he educated local residents on the rich shipbuilding and whaling history of the town. The event was held in Shipyard Park overlooking the water on a picturesque evening. Photos by Deb Burdock. Read more »
Imagine what it must be like to raise six children. Now imagine raising six biological children and adding 20 foster kids into the mix. For the last decade, Amy and Mark Shaw of Rochester have been doing just that. “We got into foster care because we wanted to give kids the opportunity to have an […] Read more »
Every April, thousands of runners hit the pavement for the 26.2 mile course from Hopkinton to Boston for the annual running of the Boston Marathon. In September, however, the runners aren’t running; they’re walking to help cure cancer. Mattapoisett resident Ed Talbot is one of those walkers. Talbot will join the ranks of thousands of […] Read more »
Once again, the Rochester Council on Aging will be going through a year-long process to seek National Senior Center Accreditation, under the auspices of the National Council on the Aging and the National Institute of Senior Centers. The goal is to achieve national accreditation for the Rochester Senior Center for a second 5-year term. The […] Read more »
Jim and Maura Stewart of Marion teamed up with Doug and Ingrid Scott of Castline, Maine to win the 2012 Stone Horse Builder’s Cup on Sunday, August 12. The foursome set sail in Stewart’s boat, Pegasus, and successfully navigated the vessel to earn the top spot. “It was a great day with good wind. Not […] Read more »
The weather was as warm and inviting as the atmosphere at the 2012 Marion Block Party. The almost annual fest, held in front of the Town Hall, attracted hundreds of people this year to eat some bar-b-Que, kibitz over classic cars, and enjoy summery songs from local musicians. “It’s what Marion’s all about,” said Jennifer […] Read more »
No matter what the reasons, there are more and more hungry people in the United States today. The Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or food stamps, is bending under the weight of over 45 million Americans who now rely on it to help feed their families. And that number is growing. Hunger on the South […] Read more »
It is hard to believe that it is almost here. But on Tuesday, August 28, students of the Old Rochester Regional School District will be back in the classroom for the 2012-2013 academic year. For the kids, it’s time to hit the books; for the parents, it’s time to get […] Read more »
Stop by and check out the beautiful jewelry and accessories for sale at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library! The first annual sale will be running until 4:00 pm on Friday, August 24 and from 12:00 to 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 25. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the library. Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick. Read more »