The audience may have been small, but the live holiday music of the Quahog Brass Quintet brought many smiles to those who attended their concert on Friday, December 9 at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Marion. The musical group – which played instruments including two trumpets, a French horn, a trombone and a tuba – […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Community Preservation Committee reviewed several applications for Community Preservation Act funds and voted to approve four community projects for funding. Under the Community Preservation Act, communities elect to use a portion of their property taxes to fund open space, recreational, historical and housing initiatives. Applications that were approved to be placed for recommendation […] Read more »
Old Rochester Boys and Girls Track – The teams started off their season well on Saturday with a win against Diman High School. The girls swept the hurdles, with Allie Saccone, Megan Bell, and Paige Santos placing in the first, second, and third spots. Saccone also had a good day over at High Jump, where […] Read more »
Things at Old Rochester Regional High School have once again settled down, just as they always do just before the holiday vacation. There are, however, some important announcements for students. First, seniors should be aware that they are to bring a copy of all college correspondences to the registrar in the guidance office – this […] Read more »
The Cub and Boy Scouts of Marion Troop 32 held a raffle over the weekend, with winners walking off with a brand new girls’ bike and boys’ bike, junior size set of new golf clubs and six generous gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses. “We will use the money raised to support the operations […] Read more »
The Marion Firefighters Association Spaghetti Dinner will take place at the Marion Fire Station, 50 Spring Street, on Saturday, January 21 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Dinner will include a garden salad, hot rolls, and dessert. Raffle tickets and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Tickets are $7.50 for adults, and $3.50 for children […] Read more »
Elizabeth Taber Library • Holiday Activities – Tuesday through Saturday, December 27 through 31 are drop-in activity days. Create holiday crafts and pictures with materials available in the Children’s Room during regular library hours. Saturdays and Sundays during the winter are Drop-in Crafts days in the Children’s Room at the Elizabeth Taber Library. Children of […] Read more »
Give the gift that lasts all year long, and help a not-for-profit organization at the same time. During this holiday season and throughout the month of January, Showstoppers community-service singing troupe will be selling the Dinner For Two Dining Books at the regular cost of $29.95. Ten dollars of the purchase price will go to […] Read more »
It’s been four years since Phil Sanborn and members of the Tri-County Symphonic Band decided to join forces with Sippican School for the annual Christmas Concert. “We wanted to connect with the Marion Stroll somehow and we shifted our concert date and moved it to Sippican School, with the focus on the children,” said Mr. […] Read more »
A sense of old fashioned holiday merriment was in the air on Sunday, December 11 in the Marion Village. The colder, brisk temperatures that afternoon chilled visitors, who thawed themselves out with hot cider, warm cookies, chowder soup and holiday spirit. Like every year, the holiday revelers welcomed Santa Claus, who arrived by boat on […] Read more »