Among the controversies around public health, fluoridation of the public water supply ranks second behind vaccination. The nominee for Secretary for Health and Human Services wants to remove it. Is that a good idea? The major benefit of fluoride is that it dramatically reduces dental cavities in children and to a lesser extent in […] Read more »
On Thanksgiving, Marion baker and businesswoman Debi Lindsey-Morrison appeared on the Food Network to compete in the Christmas Cookie Challenge. Debi runs a home bakery in Marion, Rolling in the Dough, with her wife Lisa. Using her 18 years of decorating cookies and 9 years of selling, she competed this past Thanksgiving alongside 3 other […] Read more »
Much of the discussion around vaccines focuses on children, who get a large number in their early years, but adults also benefit from appropriate vaccination. Which shots should you be discussing with your doctor? People of any age should get an annual flu shot. Influenza is a serious illness, not just a bad […] Read more »
Several years ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing Gail Roberts who graciously shared with us a bit of the history of the Tinkhamtown Chapel and her family’s connection to this quaint structure. As we near the Christmas of 2024, closing out a year of global turmoil and raw national politics, we thought reflecting […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Lynn Dessert are pleased to announce that Sippican Elementary School third-grader Rose O’Brien recently won a Feinstein Foundation Golden Ticket. The ticket earned her school a $5,000 grant and an additional $500 for Rose to donate to a charity of her choosing. On Thursday, November 5, Rose received […] Read more »
The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as he headed to a shareholder meeting should not have come as a surprise. The U.S. is a gun-obsessed culture and leads the world in gun fatalities. What was more shocking was the outpouring of “he had it coming” posts on social media. Whether or not […] Read more »
Since 2022, Davin Alves of Marion has run a raffle to feed the hungry this holiday season. Davin collects donations and raffles off prizes, either purchased or gifts given to be raffled. 100% of proceeds from the food drive goes to food pantries and homeless shelters; those being Damien’s Food Pantry and United Way […] Read more »
Last month, Eagle Scout Ryland Perron of Troop 55 in Fairhaven completed his Eagle Scout project; that being grounds work at the American Legion Hall in Mattapoisett. For the project, Ryland leveled the earth, removed weeds, stoned were laid, and mulch was spread. This was done near the entrance to the hall. On this […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Old Rochester Regional High School Principal Michael Devoll are pleased to announce the resounding success of the district’s inaugural Community Service-Learning Day, which took place on Wednesday, November 27, during a half-day of school leading into the Thanksgiving break. The event provided all Old Rochester Regional High School students […] Read more »
The rise of pneumonia among youth in the school district and the issues of homeowners in waterfront districts were the main topics discussed at last week’s Board of Health meeting. The meeting was less than 30 minutes but Patrick Tropeano, representing an application’s engineering work at 38 Rocky Knook Lane, detailed issues the owners […] Read more »