To the Editor:             The worldwide pandemic is unsettling to all and strikes fear and worry into many – the effects of which could be more crippling than the COVID-19 illness. The disruption to typical day to day life that we’re all dealing with presents itself as a temporary interference for some of us – not […] Read more »

            With nowhere to go and nothing to do the fine spring weather and the not so fine Coronavirus brought out the masses in recent days in an attempt to avoid cabin fever. Dog walkers, bicyclists, joggers, and just plain strollers meandered around the village in larger numbers than usual in late March offering pleasant greetings […] Read more »

To the Editor:             I patronized a Rochester restaurant that advertises in your paper that is now reduced to take-out only. I would ask your readers to do this to help them out, and to remember also to tip the waitstaff as if it was a sit-down dinner. Your server is affected by this too. Stay […] Read more »

Hello friends from COA Outreach,             Liz and Corinne want you to know that we are both are safe and will be working from home for the time being, and turning our focus outward to you.  What do you need from us? How can we be in community together?               You can reach either of us by telephoning […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Thank you for your coverage on Bike Path progress dated Feb 29. It’s important to note that the Friends of Mattapoisett Bike Path are writing grants for Phase 2B in the context of a Town project to upgrade Industrial Drive and a privately funded project to expand sewer service there.              There will […] Read more »

To the Editor;             As spring approaches, the Marion Scholarship Committee begins to receive applications from worthy Marion seniors heading off to college. For many of these students, financial aid becomes an important part of the equation. Most of us are aware that the cost of education has increased rather dramatically in the last few years […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Sippican Harbor, Aucoot Cove, and the Wewantic River in Marion are not improving in health. More and more nitrogen is finding its way into our waters. When nitrogen pollutes the water, our waters become cloudy and murky and algae begin to grow. Algae growth leads to the loss of eelgrass and less […] Read more »

To the Editor:             No question, we live in an extraordinary town. How did it get that way, and how will it stay that way?  By caring, dedicated residents like you stepping up to serve on boards!   In three months, the town will hold its annual elections. On Friday, May 15, Marionites need to fill: a three year […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Spending summers in Mattapoisett as a young lad with his own 14-foot dory provided much daily adventure and excitement. Great appreciation of nature, tides and weather provided for education and independence. We explored the coastline, fascinated with rivers and estuaries running to the bay. Where these rivers ran into the bay became […] Read more »

To the Editor;             The Sippican Woman’s Club of Marion celebrated another exciting Holiday House Tour on December 14. This year’s annual event titled A Simple Christmas in Marion, raised more than $13,000. These funds will be awarded as 2020 scholarships to Marion graduating and continuing education students.             A Simple Christmas was truly a town holiday […] Read more »