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 »
There’s plenty of opportunity to get out this weekend and check out one of three different concerts happening in the Tri-Town. Check them out below! Sippican Choral Society Spring Concert The Sippican Choral Society will present its annual Spring Concert on Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28. Both concerts will begin at 8:00 pm. Under the direction […] Read more »
Thanks to technology, information is now ubiquitous. This presents a welcome challenge to educators who are looking to incorporate the use of technology more directly in the classroom. A few months ago, Kevin Tavares and his fourth graders at Old Hammondtown School in Mattapoisett built a website to share what they were learning with the […] Read more »
“We be three poor mariners Newly come from the seas We spend our lives in jeopardy While others live at ease Shall we go dance the round around around Shall we go dance the round around around” – English Mariner Song Harkening back to older times, the New Bedford Sea Chantey Chorus serenades audiences with […] Read more »