For longtime Mattapoisett residents, the recent display of blue and white lights adorning the Wayside Shrine at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Route 6 may stir up some old memories. That is because for the first time in more than 10 years, the shrine is lit up again, thanks to the efforts of one […] Read more »
The ladies are joining the leadership of the Congregational Churches in the Tri-Town area. The First Congregational Church of Marion recently announced that the Reverend Sheila Rubdi was selected, out of 165 applicants, to serve as their settled pastor. “I’d say approximately two-thirds of the applicants were women,” said Phyllis Washburn, a member of the […] Read more »
When library patrons aren’t keeping their hands busy turning the pages of books, many are occupied with another favorite pastime: knitting. A group of knitters at Plumb Library in Rochester has been especially busy the past few months, but with a good cause in mind. Every year, the group knits items for those in need. […] Read more »
Holidays are supposed to be a time of celebration and joy – but the expectation of good tidings may create the opposite feelings of depression and sadness. These feelings tend to be higher among the elderly, especially older seniors or those with no nearby family – local Council of […] Read more »
The Conservation Commission unanimously approved a Conservation Restriction for the Coalition for Buzzards Bay for an 18-acre parcel of land off Wolf Island Road during its Monday, November 28 meeting. The commission had withheld an approval at their last meeting pending a go-ahead from Water and Sewer Superintendent Nick Nicholson. “The Conservation Restriction is pretty […] Read more »
A round table discussion regarding the possibility of Marion becoming a Green Community, as defined by the State of Massachusetts, was held at a meeting of the Marion Energy Management Committee at the Marion Music Hall on Monday. The committee is charged with investigating ways to help Marion create clean, renewable energy for the future […] Read more »
Many classrooms in Old Rochester Regional High School entertained groups of eighth grade students visiting from the adjoining junior high on Wednesday, November 23, which was also a half-day for them. The visit was scheduled so that the eight grade students, who will soon be facing the decision of which area high school or vocational […] Read more »
Old Rochester Football – The Bulldogs certainly had some bumps along the road this season, but the victory against Apponequet at the Thanksgiving game proved just what ORR is capable of. The score at the conclusion of the game stood at 20-13, marking the first time since 2005 that ORR […] Read more »
To the Editor: Many people in Mattapoisett feel that the town is special. Marilyn and I feel that many people in Mattapoisett are very special. During my recent illness, after hospitalization, and during my stay at Alden Court, I required radiation daily for 43 days. Transportation to and from Southcoast Cancer Center in Fairhaven was […] Read more »
Female Youth 1 – 12 – First: Kate Hughes, 11, Rochester, 13:40; Second: Meg Hughes, 9, Rochester, 14:22; Third: Ainslee Bangs, 11, Rochester 15:41. Male Youth 1 – 12 – First: Adam Sylvia, 11, Rochester, 12:20; Second: Alexei Sudofsky, 12, Marion, 12:43; Third: Tyler Mourao, 12, Mattapoisett, 13:57. Female 13 – 18 – First: Emily […] Read more »