On a February 2011 trip, fun was the furthest thing from 15-year-old Boy Scout Ben Ferreira’s mind, as he watched a man fill up a gas can and snowmobile at a New Hampshire service station. Mr. Ferreira, who was sitting in his father’s truck, observed the man as he spilled gasoline while filling the can. […] Read more »
Local Youth Selected To Meet Governor Patrick
Some local youth are showing that giving back begins at any age. Due to their contributions to society, Old Rochester Regional eighth graders Holly Frink, Evan Roznoy and Jared Wheeler recently were chosen to participate in a special day of community service, leadership development and networking with Governor Deval Patrick on January 14, 2012. These […] Read more »
Tinkhamtown Carolers Light Up the Night
Certain joys transcend time – and caroling is one surefire way to ignite the spirit of the holidays. The more than 50 carolers who ventured out to Tinkamtown Chapel on Saturday, December 17 enjoyed the chance to sing their favorite Christmas songs and also joined the generations of singers before them in a tradition that […] Read more »
Land Trust Announces Acquisition
The Mattapoisett Land Trust is pleased to announce that it has received a generous donation from Jeannette Mello of 7 acres of woods and wetland next to the bike path at Brandt Island Road. The parcel will be known as the Captain Jack and Bridget Murray Preserve in honor of her parents. The proximity of […] Read more »
SouthCoast “Flash Mob” Surprises and Delights Shoppers
A large group of SouthCoast carolers surprised and delighted shoppers at the North Dartmouth Mall on the evening of December 16 with a “flash mob” holiday performance. To the Christmas shopper, it appeared to be a spontaneous outpouring of holiday cheer, but in reality, the event began two weeks ago when Mattapoisett native Chad Michael […] Read more »
Elves Visit Natural History Museum
“She is starting it for me and then I’ll finish it,” said Max Richins, as Morgan Miedema started with two popsicle sticks and wove yarn around and between the cross of the two sticks. Max and Morgan and many others, gathered at the Marion Natural History Museum on Wednesday afternoon for a holiday gift making […] Read more »
Marion Thanks Board Members for Service
Instead of looking at an agenda, those who serve on town boards socialized with one another at the annual Town House potluck holiday gathering held at the Marion Music Hall on Tuesday evening. “We have this event, in the spirit of the season, to thank everyone who volunteers to come out, often in the evening, […] Read more »
Sippican and Symphonic Band Build Holiday Spirit
It’s been four years since Phil Sanborn and members of the Tri-County Symphonic Band decided to join forces with Sippican School for the annual Christmas Concert. “We wanted to connect with the Marion Stroll somehow and we shifted our concert date and moved it to Sippican School, with the focus on the children,” said Mr. […] Read more »
House Tour Celebrates Tropics
It may have been 40 degrees outside last weekend, but members of the Sippican Woman’s Club had the tropics on their minds during their 25th annual Holiday House Tour and Tea on Saturday, December 9. Themed “A Tropical Christmas” the club decked out Handy’s Tavern (the club’s lodge at 152 Front Street in Marion) with […] Read more »
Sippican Choral Concert Delights 600
Not an empty pew seat was to be found at Sippican Choral Society’s 47th annual performance, “Christmas Through the Years,” on Sunday, December 4 at Tabor Academy’s Wickenden Chapel. About 600 music revelers enjoyed the choral music of the society’s 80 singers and 37 member children’s chorus – who performed under the direction of Brian […] Read more »