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 »
There’s no doubting how difficult the house buying process is, especially in a less than perfect economy. Luckily for families that need help purchasing a house, there is a non-profit organization called Habitat for Humanity, which gathers local residents and volunteers to help build a house for a family in need. For the first time […] Read more »
Jim Stewart, of Marion, and his crew, wife Maura Stewart and Doug & Ingrid Scott of Castine, ME, sailed PEGASUS, Hull #105 , to 1st Place in the 2012 Stone Horse Builder’s Cup race on Buzzards Bay off of Padanaram. The course was 5.7 nautical miles over a 6 leg course, starting and finishing on […] Read more »
On Saturday August 18, the Florence Eastman Post 280 of the American Legion, honored its most senior member, Mary C. (Clare) Doyle, Major (Retired) U.S.A., with a certificate of appreciation for her 68 years of continuous membership as well as celebrating her 100 year birthday. Clare, as she is known by those close to her, […] Read more »