Flu Concerns at ORR

The flu season is once again upon the Tri-Town. Although many will feel tempted to attend school or work regardless of the severity of their symptoms, do yourself and everyone else a favor and stay home to keep from further spreading the sickness. ORRHS has recognized the presence of the influenza in the area and […] Read more »

Elks Student of the Month

The Elks of Wareham Lodge No. 1548 sponsors the Elks Student of the Month and Student of the Year Awards for students enrolled in local area high schools. The criteria used in nominating a student includes a student who excels in scholarship, citizenship, performing arts, fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school and community service, industry […] Read more »

Loft School of Marion

The Loft School is now accepting applications for 2017-2018 preschool and pre-K enrollment. If you are interested, please contact The Loft School at 508-748-1243 or loftschool@verizon.net. Read more »

Tabor Hosts Photographer Celebrating Cultural Diversity

Over the past week, members of the Tabor Academy community have noticed a new photographic exhibit in halls of the school’s Charles Hayden Library. These photos are part of a project by professional photographer Mark Chester called “The Bay State: A Multicultural Landscape”. The display features a selection of the more than 400 photographs that […] Read more »

Academic Achievements

The following Tri-Town residents were among 1,424 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) named to the university’s Dean’s List for academic excellence for the fall 2016 semester: – Edward Krawczyk of Rochester, a member of the class of 2020 majoring in robotics engineering. – Nicole Mattson of Marion, a member of the class of 2020 […] Read more »

Stars Shine at Senior Superlatives

The side entrance to the Old Rochester Regional High School was lively on the Wednesday night dedicated to the Class of 2017’s superlative awards night. Parents and students from all grades were present and socializing before the event began, but the seniors were in the spotlight from the moment they arrived. Several students even came […] Read more »

Friends Academy Open House

Friends Academy, located at 1088 Tucker Road in North Dartmouth, MA, will hold an Open House on Sunday, February 12, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Families who are interested in learning more about the school’s programs, including the Sally Borden Program for children with language-based learning differences, are invited to tour the school with student […] Read more »

Celebrating Catholic Schools Week

The week of January 28 to February 3 has been designated as Catholic Schools Week 2017. All of the Catholic schools in the area plan special events for this week and Holy Family – Holy Name School’s week of activities is something special. This year’s theme is “Catholic Schools … Building a Community of Faith, […] Read more »

Academic Achievements

James DeMailly of Mattapoisett has been named to the academic honors list for work completed during the fall 2016 semester at Northfield Mount Hermon. Emma Nizzari, an English major from Mattapoisett, has been named to the Fall 2016 Dean’s List at Mount Ida College in Newton, MA for achieving a GPA of 3.33 or higher. […] Read more »

Fundraising for F.O.R.M. at Upcoming Jazz Brunch

Another performance opportunity for musical students at the Old Rochester Regional High School and Junior High is coming up at the end of this month. The Friends of Old Rochester Music will be hosting a Family Brunch this Sunday, January 29, at the Inn at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett to help support the Music Departments […] Read more »