ORR juniors and seniors have been invited to enter an essay contest addressing “What Is Democracy?” for three cash prizes. The contest, which is sponsored by the Marion Democratic Town Committee (MDTC), is under the guidance of ORR social studies teacher Dr. Erich Carroll. The students are required to cite one primary source and two […] Read more »
Cushing Cemetery is holding a meeting on April 18 at 10:00 am downstairs in the conference room at the town library. All Board members and Trustees are asked to attend. This meeting is opened to the public. Hope to see you there. Read more »
Coming soon will be our first Rochester Historical Society meeting of 2026 at the Historical Museum at 355 County Road, Rochester at 7:00 pm on April 15. After a short business meeting, Mac Phinney and Howie Smith will present a program on their research on where and when Wareham men fought in the Revolution. This […] Read more »
On Wednesday April 29 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee will host a Candidates’ Night in the downstairs public meeting room of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. All candidates for any elected position in our upcoming Municipal Election on May 19, 2026, will be extended an invitation and provided […] Read more »
The Loft Cooperative Preschool recently hosted its annual Spring Art Show, welcoming families and friends to celebrate a year of creativity and learning. The event featured a vibrant display of artwork created by children in each classroom, showcasing their exploration of a wide range of artistic materials and techniques. Families had the opportunity to […] Read more »
At Town Meeting on April 12, 1976, the residents of Rochester voted unanimously to accept “a proposed deed of gift from Dorothy B. Plumb in memory of her late husband Joseph H. Plumb conveying to the Town for the use of Rochester Free Public Library also parcel of land at Rochester Common” (Article 22, Town […] Read more »
As weather warms and snow melts, our museum will be reopening and our current exhibit, “The Tools and Industries that Made Rochester” will be up for at least another month. It can be viewed before our April 15 meeting at 6:00 pm and by calling Connie at 617-750-2818 or emailing eshbach2aol.com. Some of the […] Read more »
Southeastern Massachusetts creatives are invited to bring prose, poetry, and visual art centered on the theme of “Lucky” to the community literary magazine Sippizine. Open to poetry, prose (under 1,000 words), visual art and video, submissions are accepted through April 4. Sippizine provides a welcoming platform for both established and emerging voices to share […] Read more »
The Marion Council on Aging has received a grant from the American Parkinson Disease Association Massachusetts Chapter to launch a new weekly movement class for people living with Parkinson’s disease. The “Mindful Movement” class will be held Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the Council on Aging, 465 Mill St., and will be led by […] Read more »
The Town of Marion will develop a comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan with support from the Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD), following the Town’s selection to receive technical assistance through a competitive regional program. The Marion Historical Commission announces that SRPEDD will lead the project as part of a pilot initiative intended […] Read more »