L. Meiling Yen affectionately known as Grandma Yen passed away at her Mattapoisett home. She was 97 yrs old. Mrs. Yen came to the US at the age of seven from Canton China where upon she settled in Attleboro MA. Meiling graduated from Attleboro High then attended Sargent College at Boston University. She was the […] Read more »
It was so close, but the Old Rochester boys’ track team came in second place at the Division 4 state track meet, just getting edged out by Newburyport by a mere 2 points. Several athletes had fantastic runs, but it would not be entirely enough to give the Bulldogs their first ever indoor-track state championship. […] Read more »
On Thursday, February 28 at 6:30 pm, the Phoenix Crew Club will hold a Trivia Night at the Celtic Restaurant and Pub at 42 North Water Street in Downtown New Bedford. All money raised will benefit the team. All are welcome to join the fun and to form a team! The cost is $10 per […] Read more »
A Cat and Dog Rabies Clinic will be held on Sunday, March 3 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Fire State on Route 6. The clinic is open to residents in all towns. The fee is $12 per animal. Licensing will also be available for Mattapoisett residents at a price of $12 […] Read more »
Join the Knights of Columbus for dinner and a special evening of entertainment on Saturday, February 23 from 5:30 to 9:30 pm featuring the comedy of local radio Rhode Island personality, David Kane. Doors at the K of C Hall in Mattapoisett will open at 5:30 pm for a community social hour and cash bar […] Read more »
Carol St. Don, the Chairman for the Democratic Committee for the town of Rochester, was the only person to register at the Democratic Caucus held at the Rochester Town Hall Saturday morning. The purpose of the caucus was to elect two delegates and one alternate to represent the town at the 2013 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. […] Read more »
Does your imagination ruin away with you? Are your favorite stories the ones that seem the most outrageous and silly? If that is you, come join the Mattapoisett Historical Society and the Mattapoisett Free Public Library for a morning of Tall Tales on Thursday, February 21 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Learn what makes […] Read more »
Children who will be five years of age by August 31, 2013 and reside in Marion are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten. Kindergarten Registration will be held at Sippican School on Thursday, March 21 from 9:30 to 10:30 am and from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. During these times, registration forms will be processed and new […] Read more »
Kevin Brogioli, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, announces the following Students of the Month for January 2013. • Green Team: Kathleen Gifford and Will Hopkins • Blue Team: Erin Taylor and Jesse Gilmore • Orange Team: Mary Roussell and Aiden McEnroe • Red Team: Nicole Pires and Trevor Stopka • Special Areas: […] Read more »
Peter Monteiro, Jr., 89, of Marion died Monday, February 11, 2013 at his home unexpectedly. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Santos) Monteiro. Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Mary (Gomes) and Peter Monteiro, Sr. He has lived in Marion for many years. Mr. Monteiro served in the U.S. Army during […] Read more »