The ORRHS Class of 1966 will hold its 60th reunion on Saturday, October 3, at 5:00 pm. Classmates wishing to attend can contact Donna Thompson Tufts at dltufts@pm.me for details and to RSVP. Read more »

Michael S. Nelson is pleased to share that Rochester Memorial School Committee Chair Kate Duggan has joined this year’s Massachusetts Education Policy Fellowship (MEPF), organized by the Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy.             MEPF brings together leaders from a range of educational organizations seeking to understand and advance equitable education policy. This year’s […] Read more »

The University of Rhode Island celebrated more than 4,000 of its newest alumni during the University’s 2026 Commencement. Approximately 3,800 undergraduate degrees and 900 graduate degrees were conferred on students during the ceremonies, which took place May 15–17, 2026.             Among the graduates were:             -Ethan Scully of Mattapoisett graduated with a Bachelor of Arts […] Read more »

The staff at the Elizabeth Taber Library are excited to welcome our neighbors at Sippican Elementary back to school. To celebrate, we’re hosting a back-to-school popcorn party on Wednesday, September 2. When school lets out, you’ll find library staff in front of the library with popcorn and information about our fall programs. Read more »

To celebrate the alumni of ORR, the ORR Bulldog Pride Alumni Association (BPAA), for the fourth consecutive year, will organize alumni events around the annual Homecoming game. The parallel events will be held on Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10.             The events are open to all ORRJHS and ORRHS alumni and friends of […] Read more »

Paetyn Tripp, of Marion, has been named to the Spring 2026 Emmanuel College Dean’s List.             Regis College announces that Aubrey Heise, Class of 2028, of Mattapoisett, and Jenna Lynch, Class of 2029, of Mattapoisett, have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. Read more »

Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is pleased to announce Joshua Vanderquist as the new Assistant Principal of Rochester Memorial School.             Vanderquist officially began his new role on July 1, succeeding Charles West, who was recently named Principal of Center School in Mattapoisett.             Vanderquist joins the school system from the Union-Endicott Central School District in […] Read more »

Laura Pardo of Marion was named to the College of the Holy Cross’ Spring 2026 Dean’s List. Read more »

Vermont State University is pleased to announce that Noah Lapointe, of Rochester, is a member of Vermont State University’s Class of 2026. Lapointe earned a Bachelor of Science in Music Business and Industry.             Tufts University recently announced the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester […] Read more »

The Marion Social Club is pleased to announce the awarding of three scholarships to the following high school graduates:             Leah Hollenbeck from Old Colony Vocational Technical High School was awarded the William H. Claflin, Jr. scholarship in the amount of $2,500.00.             Caroline Houdelette from Old Rochester Regional High School was awarded a $1,500.00 […] Read more »