A Tow Boat U.S. Captain, whose home port was in Marion, was found dead inside the cabin of his 29-foot boat around 8:30 am this morning, ending a search that had been ongoing all morning, Coast Guard officials say. “Ending a search like this is a hard outcome to accept,” said Lt. Brian Hall, the […] Read more »
Nasketucket Bird Club Events
On Thursday, May 24 at 7:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Public Library on Barstow Street, the Nasketucket Bird Club features Bruce Byers, Ph.D, and Associate Professor at UMass Amherst. Bruce will be speaking on “Listening to Songs: The Natural History of Birdsong”. Join us as Bruce provides an overview of songbird singing, with an emphasis […] Read more »
Memorial Day in Marion Veteran Events
Members of the Benjamin D. Cushing Post 2425 Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet at 10:00 am on Saturday May 26, to place flowers on the graves of deceased veterans. The placement of flowers will start at Evergreen Cemetery and then proceed to three other cemeteries in the Town of Marion. Anyone interested in assisting […] Read more »
Habitat for Humanity Seeking Land
Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity (BBAHFH) is seeking land or property to be renovated, for future Habitat homes. Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity’s housing programs is supported by donations. Our financial resources to purchase land are limited, so we rely upon gifts of land to assure the affordability of the houses that we […] Read more »
Marion Block Party
The Marion Recreation Department in conjunction with the Marion Fire Fighters Association are pleased to announce the return of the Marion Block Party to be held on Saturday, August 25, with a rain date of Sunday, August 26. This event, which was last held in 2010, will take place at its original location on Spring […] Read more »
Elizabeth Taber Women’s Writing Group
Women Sharing Words: a women’s writing group is meeting the fourth Friday of each month at the Elizabeth Taber Library on 8 Spring Street in Marion, MA. Call: 508-748-1252 for information. Read more »
Rochester Country Fair Seeking Vendors
The Rochester Country Fair is seeking interested craft vendors and exhibitors for participation in the upcoming Annual Rochester Country Fair. The Fair, now in its thirteenth year, features a unique mix of old-fashioned events and contests, a parade, woodsman show, tractor show, truck pulling and military vehicle display, and so much more. The “Welcome to […] Read more »
Young Historians Program
The Sippican Historical Society is proud to announce the launch of Young Historians, its first hands-on history education program for children. Young Historians will provide educational adventures and explorations that demonstrate that history is fun! The program is focused on a journey of discovery of local history and life in historic Marion. Open to children […] Read more »
Tri-Town Basketball Camp
The Tri-Town Basketball Camp, under the direction of Coach Rick Regan, will again be held this summer at the Old Rochester Regional High School gymnasium. The camp is for boys and girls grades 4 through 9 from the Tri-Town region. This is the sixteenth year the Tri–Town Basketball Camp has been under the direction of […] Read more »
Support Article 38
Dear Editor: In the upcoming Town Meeting, Marion voters can help reduce the Town’s municipal electric expense by more than $80,000 per year on average. Article 38 in the Town Meeting warrant asks the Town to authorize the Selectmen to execute a 20 year power purchase agreement designed to save a total of approximately $2,000,000. […] Read more »