Name the team that, in a series of films, was famous for their catchphrase, “Hey gang. Let’s put on a show!” If you were at Music Hall in Marion on Friday, you’d know the answer (which also appears at the bottom of this article). Dozens of Marion residents turned out to the monthly classic film […] Read more »
The 10th Annual ORR Tennis Camp will again be held at the Old Rochester Regional Tennis Complex. The camp under the direction of ORR coach and USPTR intructor Bob Hohne and staffed by former and current players will place emphasis on stroke fundamentals, game concepts and proper court behavior. Two sessions will be held June […] Read more »
Icing on the Cape, a group of synchronized skating teams based out of the Bourne Skating Club at the John Gallo Ice Arena, will be holding an informational session and on-ice skill assessment on Saturday, May 19 at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center. The on-ice session will be held from 2:30 to 3:15 pm. […] Read more »
After spending a few months reviewing candidates to take over for retiring Rochester Memorial School principal, Jay Ryan, Superintendent Doug White said that the Rochester School Committee is re-opening its search for a new principal. “I wanted to thank the community members, staff, and parents for going through the first process. As we finished that, […] Read more »
When the VFW Benjamin D. Cushing Post No. 2425 canceled the long-running Marion Block Party last year, many residents felt the absence and formed a committee to make sure that the event wouldn’t be missed again. This year another Marion tradition is going by the wayside – the annual Fourth of July fireworks – but […] Read more »
Manuel M. Selha, Jr., 78, of Mattapoisett died May 1, 2012 at home after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Maria A. (Fernandes) Selha. Born in Mattapoisett, the son of the late Manuel M. and Julia (Rose) Selha, he lived in New Bedford and Mattapoisett most of his life. Mr. Selha […] Read more »
Mattapoisett residents Deanna and Victor Vieira are taking steps to help children in state foster care find loving adoptive families. The Vieira family has signed up for the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange’s Walk for Adoption on Sunday, May 20. A group of the Vieira’s closest friends and families will join them that day to celebrate […] Read more »
Although aging can take a toll on the physical body, a health threat just as serious to local seniors is isolation. As some elderly give up driving, they may end up at home alone or face long solitary stretches in the house while caretakers work. The isolation brings feeling of sadness and depression that can severely […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional District Business Manager Katie Isernio thanked the Marion School Committee and said goodbye to them at their meeting held on Wednesday, May 2 at Marion Town House. Isernio will be leaving the district to take the helm of a brand new district, the Monomoy District, which oversees Harwich and Chatham. “I just […] Read more »
Rochester Police responded to a suspicious motor vehicle call on Braley Hill Road around 2:52pm On Tuesday May 1. When Officer Donald Kemmett arrived he found two men in the back yard of a home along with a rented box truck that was stuck in the home’s septic system. Both men stated they were just […] Read more »