As we all know, especially lately, the longer a war of any size goes on, the more of a burden it puts on those who stay at home. When the American Revolution began, the first soldiers to fight were primarily New England militiamen (every able-bodied male between 16 and 60 was required to be part […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Friends Meeting will hold an open house brunch this Sunday, September 13, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. If you’re curious about Quakers or would just like to visit and chat, drop in or stay for the service, which will be from 10:00 am to 10:30 am. Visit mattapoisettquakers.org for more information on this […] Read more »

Our General Meeting and Luncheon will be held Friday, September 11 at 12:00 pm for current members. The afternoon will include a short business meeting, luncheon, and a special walking tour. Members can choose between a tour of the newly renovated Town Hall or the Sippican Historical Society, depending on their interests.             And there’s […] Read more »

The Rochester Cultural Council (RCC) is accepting online applications from organizations, schools, and individuals for grants to support community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs.             The RCC is composed of volunteers appointed by the Rochester Select Board. Using funding provided by the Mass Cultural Council, each year the RCC awards money to arts, humanities, and […] Read more »

Turn your creative vision into reality with funding from the Marion Cultural Council. Whether you are an individual artist, an educator or part of a cultural organization, online grant applications are open for projects that enrich the Marion community through the arts, humanities and STEM. The Mass Cultural Council has set a firm deadline of […] Read more »

Rehearsals for the SCS December 2026 concert, “A Festival of Carols,” will begin on Monday, September 14, at 7:00 pm, at Wickenden Chapel, 86 Spring St., Marion. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and singers are asked to come early to register and pick up their music envelopes.             If you are unsure about being able […] Read more »

In continuing efforts to prevent the reintroduction of raccoon-variant rabies to Cape Cod, ORV baits will be distributed in Rochester, Mattapoisett and Marion. Because there have been no raccoon-variant rabies cases on Cape Cod, the treatment zone was reduced, and those baits were allotted to include a portion of Mattapoisett for the first time during […] Read more »

The South Coast Children’s Chorus is welcoming new singers for the upcoming season. SCCC is open to all students from grades 1–12. Thanks to support from local cultural councils, the South Coast Community Foundation and generous donors, tuition is only $125 for the year, and free or reduced tuition is available for any singer who […] Read more »

The Marion Historical Commission announces the completion of a study examining potential future uses and the cost of restoring the historic Percy Browne House.             Preservation Massachusetts named the Percy Browne House, built in 1881–1882, one of the “10 Most Endangered Historic Resources in Massachusetts” in October 2025.             “The Percy Browne House is regarded […] Read more »

The Marion Art Center (MAC) has scheduled an exciting new slate of fall classes for both children and adults.             Adult Classes             Fundamentals of Drawing — A new class at the MAC, instructor Patty White returns with a course for adults who want to learn drawing fundamentals in an encouraging environment. During the eight-week […] Read more »