Need for Blood Donations Ongoing

Many have heard the mantra to donate blood, but providers in the SouthCoast still are struggling to meet the need. The Southcoast Hospitals Group (Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford and Tobey Hospital in Wareham) transfuses about 16,000 units of blood per year, but only collects 37% of that […] Read more »

Music Composer To Offer ‘Suite’ Concert

To celebrate the 50th concert season, the Tri-County Symphonic Band is welcoming Steve Wheeler – a Marion native, ORR graduate and award-winning musician – to serenade local audiences with his latest works. Mr. Wheeler is returning to the area to present and perform a commissioned piece “Suites and Sweets” on Sunday, February 5 at 3:00 […] 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, club and community service, […] Read more »