Did you ever want to hug a tree? Or just sigh as you admired one? From colossal sequoia to shapely bonsai, in summer’s finery or winter’s bareness, they make the spirit soar just standing there. The classical oak immortalized in John Constable’s paintings of English pastures; towering walls of ancient cypresses of the Mediterranean; […] Read more »
In 1975, the Mattapoisett Grange building, now a four-unit condominium complex situated at the corner of Route 6 and Main Street, received the esteemed designation of qualifying for inclusion to the National Register of Historic Places. While it has long stood as a significant piece of the community’s storied beginnings, the building, would now […] Read more »
The League of Women Voters SouthCoast hosted a candidates’ forum on Tuesday night at Sippican School for those seeking election in Marion’s local elections on May 16. Eileen Marum, Co-Chair of the League of Women Voters SouthCoast, spoke before passing to the moderator saying, “democracy requires active participation.” Serving as Moderator was Jack Eklund, […] Read more »
April 25 was Arbor Day, a long-held day of observation for tree planting and tree conservation. “Arbor” is the Latin word for “tree.” In Mattapoisett that Friday morning, the Mattapoisett Tree Committee held some events to commemorate the day, preserve the town’s natural beauty, and celebrate the memory of a local teacher now passed. […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Lynn Dessert are pleased to share that Sippican Elementary School students participated in the annual “Arts in Action” show on Wednesday night, April 16. With the theme “A Sea of Creativity,” more than 1,000 works of art created by students in grades K-6 were showcased during the “Arts […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Michael Devoll are pleased to share that, thanks to a partnership with the Mattapoisett Police Department, a special presentation of “Sullivan Message” was held at Old Rochester Regional High School on Wednesday, April 16. The presentation, which focuses on the dangers of drug use, was funded by the […] Read more »
In the “old days,” say the 1950s and ’60s, getting sick was much simpler. If you did not feel well, you called your doctor and either went to his (and 90%-plus were male) office or he made a house call. Now, the set of choices is overwhelming – but where you decide to go can […] Read more »
The war for the nation’s independence was simmering to boil 250 years ago. This past week on April 18 was the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere and William Dawes’ “the British are coming!” April 19 marked the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Concord and Lexington. April 22 was the Gunpowder Incident, where, following the […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Michael Devoll are pleased to recognize five Old Rochester Regional High School seniors who were honored for their academic accomplishments at the 36th annual South Coast Conference Academic All-Star Banquet. On Thursday, April 17, Old Rochester Regional High School seniors Nolan Bushnell, Dillon Furtado, Caitlin O’Donnell, Xavier Pateakos […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Dr. Sharlene Fedorowicz and Principal Michael Devoll are pleased to congratulate this year’s AP Research students at Old Rochester Regional High School, following the completion of the Presentation and Oral Defense component of their research inquiries in the Media Center on Friday, April 11. […] Read more »