Bryon P. Daniels, 66, of Acushnet died February 10, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Virginia A. “Ginger” (Mailloux) Daniels. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Roger and Emily (Oliveira) Daniels, he was raised in Acushnet and lived […] Read more »
The donation of a traverse climbing wall to be installed in the gym at Center School was discussed and approved at the Mattapoisett School Committee meeting on Monday evening. The wall, which is approximately 3 feet high helps students build upper body strength and learning skills. The wall is designed for elementary students and does […] Read more »
As of 6am, Monday, February 11, 2013 the majority of power was restored to the Town of Marion. At that time, NSTAR estimated that 29% of their customers in Marion were still without power. Most of this restoration was completed by 10PM on Sunday. Just prior to the time of restoration, the town had been […] Read more »
Sunday brought the sun back to the area and work continued to dig out and clean up the damage. Storm related updates for Sunday include: – Nstar was able to restore power to about 10% of the customers in Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester by Sunday Afternoon, their work continues into the night. The Wanderer is […] Read more »
It may be too early to label Nemo the storm of the century, but it’s certain that this storm will be remembered for some time to come. As the Tri-town starts the long task of cleaning up, there’s lots of important things too remember to stay safe. All three towns have or are working to […] Read more »
Due to the incoming storm, the Rochester Senior Center at 76 Dexter Lane has been opened as a shelter and warming station. If you need to utilize shelter services and need assistance please call 508-763-8723. If you need to go to the shelter please bring essential items including a blanket, pillow and any medications you […] Read more »
The Rochester School Committee met on Thursday, February 7 to discuss numerous issues, including their preparation for the snowstorm that is expected this coming weekend, as well as potential changes in the state’s educational budget and a new learning curriculums in writing and science that are currently underway. Director of Facilities Gene Jones assured the […] Read more »
From magicians dropping bowling balls out of thin air, to peers simulating Family Feud, and the experience of going to a casino without worrying about how it may affect them in the long run, Tabor has it all on the weekends. It’s events like these that make people wonder how some students become homesick. This […] Read more »
Due to the impeding snowstorm, public schools in Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester and Old Rochester will be closed on Friday. Read more »
Maria M. “Sadie” Monteiro, 94, of Marion, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. She was the wife of the late Manuel D. Monteiro, Sr. Maria was born in Havana, Cuba, but Marion is where she has called home since the early 1950’s. What mattered most to Maria […] Read more »