We invite children and teens ages 5-18 to participate in our “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest. Designs may be patriotic-themed, Marion-themed, or a creative combination of both. One winner will be selected from each age group (5-9 years-old, 10-14 years-old, and 15-18 years-old), and all three winning designs will be printed and available to voters […] Read more »
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library invite book lovers of all ages to their upcoming Harbor Days Book Sale on Friday, July 17 and Saturday July 18, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Library Community Room at 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett. This event is a great opportunity to find gently used books at […] Read more »
Last week, we shared incorrect starting dates for our Summer Storytime Sessions. Please see the revised and corrected information below. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Our Summer Storytime Sessions will be starting with Family Storytime on Thursday, June 25, and Baby Storytime on Friday, June 26, both at 10:30 am. Family […] Read more »
It became obvious to me as I read through our oldest town reports that herring were important to Rochester all the way through to at least the early 1900’s. A clue to this was the placement of the “Report of the Herring Inspector” within the reports. Indeed, in colonial times, one of the perks of […] Read more »
Ned’s Point Lighthouse is soon opening for the summer season, with tours from June through October. First tour of the season will be on Saturday, June 20, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. July tours will be held on the first from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm and July 11 and July 18 from 8:00 […] Read more »
As in May we have two June events. The first will be our annual ice cream social with music by Tom and Sheila Perry. This has become a bit of a moveable feast. Because of July’s heat, we moved it to May 2025, but 45- degree temps made for a smaller than normal turnout. Therefore, […] Read more »
The Sippican Historical Society will honor Bob Raymond with its 2026 Community Service Award at their Annual Meeting on June 18. “Marion is lucky to have Bob’s architectural experience. His expertise was instrumental in helping with the planning for the renovation of the Town House,” said Frank McNamee, curator of the Sippican Historical Society. […] Read more »
On May 20 the Old Hammondtown School sixth graders boarded the Cuttyhunk Ferry to spend a beautiful day exploring the Island of Cuttyhunk. Students experienced hands on learning by exploring the natural beauty of marshes, as well as both the calm and the island’s wild wave battered shores. Students put on waders to explore […] Read more »
If you had a hot dog or beverage at the Rochester Boat Race finish line this Memorial Day, then you encountered “The Dorothy” shown here in this picture. The Dorothy started as a peanut wagon bought by then Dorothy Bray for entertainment at a friend’s party. Later, Dorothy married that friend, Joe Plumb. After its […] Read more »
This coming Sunday, we will once again offer riders the chance to sample the frozen wares from our creamery sponsors while enjoying the South Coast’s charming countryside by bicycle. Not just a bike ride, The Tour de Crème is 3 pedal powered tours of Southcoast Creameries and a seaside party brought to you by the […] Read more »