It’s tradition every Veterans Day to commemorate our active duty, retired and deceased military men and women. It’s a time to reflect on what it means to live in a democratic society and the people that were or are willing to sacrifice everything to protect and defend the principles of freedom. Mattapoisett held […] Read more »
Editor’s note: The following speech was delivered on Veterans Day, November 11, at Old Landing in Marion.Good morning. I am Pete O’Brien, I am a retired Marine Corps Infantry Master Gunnery Sergeant, having served on active duty for 27 years, 4 months, and 18 days. Throughout my career, I had the honor and privilege […] Read more »
Ray Hanks was on a mission. He held fast to the concept of identifying Mattapoisett’s deceased veterans, those who perished in combat and those for whom the hands of time ran out. Little did he know that his then-stated mission would flower into his appointment as chairman of the town’s newest advisory committee. […] Read more »
For over a decade, the Buzzards Bay Coalition, a membership-supported, nonprofit organization with the stated goals of restoring, protecting and securing sustainable uses of Buzzards Bay and its watershed, has begun the long-awaited restoration of The Bogs. The watershed itself is a vast area encompassing many hundreds of acres whose geological ecology has […] Read more »
The 2023 Veterans Day ceremonies in the Tri-Town area will be a time to remember those who gave all in service to our country as well as all former and present military personnel. Some towns will place flowers at monuments, while others will offer special veterans meals and social engagement. Here are the planned […] Read more »
If you have been paying very close attention, you will know that the holidays are quickly approaching. I saw my first Christmas shopping ad on television back on October 21. On the 23rd, that big city newspaper north of here ran a 36-point, bold-faced headline proclaiming “Just 62 Shopping Days Left“! And on the […] Read more »
All Medicare recipients, and most people enrolled in health plans through their employers or the Affordable Care Act, have the opportunity to sign up and/or change plans during the annual Open Enrollment Period. For Medicare, this is October 15 through December 7, 2023. While I am sure you have many things you would […] Read more »
Mattapoisett resident Ed Doherty’s two life-long passions spawned his two books, “Seven Miles After Sundown,” his tome on surfcasting for striped bass along the Cape Cod Canal (published in 2018), and his recent release, “Laughs, Lies & American Justice,” which recounts his 37 years as a district court clerk-magistrate. In a similar way, […] Read more »
Al Caron retired from the New Bedford Public Schools, where for many years he taught English to middle-school students. One of the tools he employed to try and engage the students was keeping a journal. Fast forward, Caron has continued to give students opportunities to explore their writing skills through a very special program. […] Read more »
The Town of Marion may be emerging as one of the most sensitive to the needs of those with dementia, along with their caretakers. On Monday, November 13, at 5:00 pm, the town will be hosting “Supporting Dementia” as part of its ongoing initiative to help those suffering from dementia, as well as […] Read more »