State Representative William M. Straus and Kathleen Damaskos, chair of the Mattapoisett Cultural Council, have announced the award of 13 grants totaling $5,600, for cultural programs in and around Mattapoisett. Grant recipients include Mattapoisett Free Public Library, Friends of Old Rochester Drama, and Old Hammondtown School Robotics Club. A complete list of recipients and grant […] Read more »

The Marion Recreation Department will be offering two CPR Training Courses to the public on Saturday, March 24 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and on Saturday, April 21 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. The cost of the course is $75. Space is limited. Registration ends Monday, March 19 for the March course and […] Read more »

What would you do if you suddenly found yourself responsible for the safe operation of a watercraft? A new 4-hour course may make all the difference. This short boating safety course is designed for those who are not normally at the helm, but who may be “Suddenly in Command” if the skipper becomes ill, gets […] Read more »

The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce that Miss Teah Keogh has returned as Director and Instructor of MAC Dance Academy and is now registering children ages 3-6 for a spring 2018 session of classes. Classes are being offered on Mondays starting on March 12 and will run a total of 8 weeks (but […] Read more »

Friday, February 9, the Rochester Council on Aging will present a “Years of Remembrance” Program at 1:30 pm. Monday, February 12, South Coastal County Legal Services Appointments are available from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm. Tuesday, February 13, the Happy Hookers meet at 10:00 am. Wednesday, February 14, the FRIENDS Board Meeting is scheduled for […] Read more »

Do you need a ride to the Mattapoisett Special Town Meeting on February 12? If so, the Mattapoisett Council on Aging will provide transportation to the February 12 Special Town Meeting being held at Old Rochester Regional High School at 6:30 pm. The Special Town Meeting will have two warrant articles that seek to impose […] Read more »

Bruins and Libraries Team Up with Pajama Drive. Patrons of the Mattapoisett Free Public Library are encouraged to donate new pajamas for babies, children, and teens through March 15 as part of a Boston Bruins and Massachusetts Libraries partnership to help youth in need. This year’s state-wide goal is 10,000 pairs of pajamas, and when […] Read more »

In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded one-half by the Sippican Historical Society and one-half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Because of the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were catalogued and photographed. The […] Read more »

Not travelling during February vacation? No problem. The Marion Natural History Museum will take you to climb Mt. Everest … or to the bottom of the ocean to visit a whale … or how about a spacewalk or trip to visit Mars. Come visit the museum during our extended open hours (11:00 am – 4:00 […] Read more »