Icing on the Cape, a group of synchronized skating teams based out of the Bourne Skating Club at the John Gallo Ice Arena, will be holding an informational session and on-ice skill assessment on Saturday, May 19 at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center. The on-ice session will be held from 2:30 to 3:15 pm. […] Read more »
When the VFW Benjamin D. Cushing Post No. 2425 canceled the long-running Marion Block Party last year, many residents felt the absence and formed a committee to make sure that the event wouldn’t be missed again. This year another Marion tradition is going by the wayside – the annual Fourth of July fireworks – but […] Read more »
Mattapoisett residents Deanna and Victor Vieira are taking steps to help children in state foster care find loving adoptive families. The Vieira family has signed up for the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange’s Walk for Adoption on Sunday, May 20. A group of the Vieira’s closest friends and families will join them that day to celebrate […] Read more »
Although aging can take a toll on the physical body, a health threat just as serious to local seniors is isolation. As some elderly give up driving, they may end up at home alone or face long solitary stretches in the house while caretakers work. The isolation brings feeling of sadness and depression that can severely […] Read more »
For one day each year, people across the country drop what they’re doing and honor the special women that have touched their lives on Mother’s Day. For the rest of the year, there’s an organization on the SouthCoast that works to help empower women to achieve success and be positive role models for their children, […] Read more »
The following was submitted in an Elks Club Press Release: We congratulate Senior, Megan Pierce of Rochester, for being selected by the Old Rochester Regional High School faculty and staff. Megan is a senior who has become involved in numerous aspects of Old Rochester life. She is a hard working student who continues to work […] Read more »
Recently, members of Bulldog TV, Intro to TV Production and Video Journalism attended the Lights! Camera! Action! Media Production Conference for high school students at Millis High School. The conference is sponsored by the New England Chapter of the National Academy of TV Arts and Sciences. The event offered students an opportunity to meet their […] Read more »
On Saturday, April 28th, Marion Recreation held its Girls Softball Opening Day at Washburn Park in Marion. There were 130 Softball players from Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester. A Marion Fire Engine led the girls and their coaches in parade. All of the teams were introduced, including the Kindergarten to Second Grade T-ball players. The Old Rochester Booster […] Read more »
If a fire occurred in your home tonight, would your family get out safely? When a fire occurs and smoke begins to fill your home, everyone must know what to do and where to go when the smoke alarm sounds. Too often, people panic in this situation because they do not know what to do. […] Read more »
On Friday, April 27, 2012, the Marion Art Center opened its doors for a new exhibit featuring pastel artwork by local and regional artists. Three years ago, the Art Center put out a call for artists who would be interested in featuring some of their pastel work. “We chose 18 superb pastel artists, who were […] Read more »