Old Rochester Boys and Girls Track – At the Freshman/Sophomore meet last week , ORR did very well with sophomore Mike Wyman shattering the meet 2-mile record by 32 seconds. He ran a 9:53:09. Paige Santos also beat a meet record, clearing 5’2” in the High Jump. Arden Gougen won the girls 55-meter, and ORR’s […] Read more »
To the Editor
It is time we take a stand! Observe the candidates, what they have accomplished. March 6, 2012 is the Primary for a presidential candidate. Who do you want to represent your values and views on the world stage? It is not a time to slack off or to be indifferent. Be vigilant, read and observe […] Read more »
My Solar Energy System
The sun has been used to generate electrical power for years to charge batteries for watches, walk lights, navigational buoys, traffic signals, radios, satellites, and the International Space Station. Vacation houses located far away from public electrical sources have also relied on solar panels. More recently we have all seen houses in town that have […] Read more »
Friends of Old Rochester Music
March is approaching and so is the FORM Annual Scholarship Concert! The Friends of Old Rochester Music are proud to announce that the Instrumental Concert will be held on Thursday, March 8 and the Choral Concert on Wednesday, March 14. Both begin at 6:30 pm and will be held in the Old Rochester High School […] Read more »
South Coast Chamber Music Society
The South Coast Chamber Music Society will present “Calm, a program of classical chamber music. Flutist Claude Cobert, oboist Donna Cobert, violinist Piotr Buczek, cellist Timothy Roberts, and pianist Janice Weber will perform works of J.S. Bach, Franz Schubert, Alfred Schnittke, and Johannes Brahms. The performance is scheduled at St. Gabriel’s Church in Marion on […] Read more »
Marion Recreation Softball
Marion Recreation Softball Registration Night will be on Tuesday, February 28 in the Sippican School Community Room from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Sign up is available for the following programs: • Softball Instructional Clinic and Games – Grades K, 1 and 2 – Cost $25 (includes, T-shirt and visor) • Minor League Softball – Grades […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Bulldogs Special Olympics
The Mattapoisett Bulldogs Special Olympics basketball team met with success on Saturday, February 4 at their preliminary tournament held at Bridgewater-Raynham High School. It was a day full of baskets, smiles, and high-fives! The team heads to Worcester for a full day of competition on March 10. We need your support! A significant challenge for […] Read more »
Plumb Library Next Week
• Monday, February 20: Library Closed – President’s Day • Tuesday, February 21, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm: Treasure Hunt Tuesday. Come see how much you know about the library. Follow directions to find library items and end up at our treasure chest where you can take home a treasure of your choice. • Wednesday, […] Read more »
Rabies Clinic
There will be a Cat and Dog Rabies Clinic on Sunday, March 11, 2012 between 10:00am and noon at the Mattapoisett Fire Station. $12 per animal. You do not have to be a Mattapoisett resident. Proceeds go to a charitable organization. Animals must be properly restrained. Dogs must be leashed and cats must be in […] Read more »
ORR Track Comes Through Again
The Bulldogs have another trophy to add to their trophy case. Both the boys and girls winter track teams walked away from the South Coast Conference Championship this past Sunday victorious, with the boy’s team earning 70 points and the girl’s team 97. Morale was high going in to Sunday’s SCC meet at New Bedford […] Read more »