The Marion Art Center will run a new session of Yoga at the MAC in June with instructor Deb Fraine. Classes will meet Monday mornings the first three weeks in June in the MAC’s Patsy Francis Gallery (upstairs). Deb has been a local yoga instructor since 2015 and an Occupational Therapist since 1987. Enjoy […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the winners of two $2,500 scholarships for Mattapoisett residents who are graduating from a local high school this year. The winners are Corinne Robert and Isabella Bianca Russo. Corinne Robert will be graduating from ORR High School. She plans to matriculate as part […] Read more »
When CNN advertises a town hall event, we all know that the Presidential election cycle is gearing up. However, the moderated question-and-answer sessions are a far cry from what has actually gone on in New England town halls for over two centuries. While many Massachusetts towns have gone through the stages of transitioning first to […] Read more »
Many streets in Marion have recently experienced heavy tree removal, particularly Converse Road, Front Street and Spring St. Every 10 years or so, Eversource comes through to inspect power lines and remove trees where they think they are in danger of coming down over the wires. Large orange trucks have been doing the work- hard […] Read more »
Previously, I wrote about Rochester’s Bicentennial which was commemorated on July 22, 1879. This date was chosen because it was 200 yrs. from the signing of the “Sepecan Purchase” in Plymouth. The 200th was a one-day celebration which according to reports of the day was attended by 6000 people. As years passed, it […] Read more »
Local town leadership threw their support behind Coastline for Older Americans Month, helping deliver meals to older adults in Marion, Fairhaven and Dartmouth. Like Coastline’s regular drivers, they greeted adults on their route by name and handed meals to recipients with a hello and friendly conversation. After being given her meal by Marion Select […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Congregational Church is pleased to announce the winners of our 2023 scholarship awards. Theodore Carroll, a student at Old Rochester Regional High School (ORR), is the recipient of the $2,500 Coquillette Family Scholarship; Morgan Berry, a student at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, is the recipient of the $2,500 Memorial […] Read more »
Greetings from Plumb Library. Welcome to BookRemarks, our new monthly feature focusing on all things library related. Let’s talk about book clubs. Your Library offers a number of opportunities for you to come out and be social in book-related ways. Book clubs are a great way to meet new people, learn about new authors […] Read more »
The elegant and formal tea, hosted by the First Congregational Church of Marion last Saturday, was a delightful success. The linen-covered tables were set with delicate teacups, sterling silver and the traditional, three-tiered tray of finger sandwiches, scones and sweets. The King’s Tea, imported from England, amazed even the non-tea drinkers. Beverly Peduzzi, church organist, […] Read more »
The Marion Garden Group planter boxes are again out and placed about our town. We would love to have your help to help us keep these planters looking their best throughout the summer. Would you be willing to join our Planter Angel Team? As a Planter Angel, you will be assigned to one […] Read more »