The Sippican School Kindergarten Staff is looking forward to the Annual Kindergarten Classroom Visit Days during the week of May 20. All of the prospective 2013-2014 kindergarteners and their parents are invited to visit the school during the week of May 20 on May 22, 23, and 24 from 10:00 to 10:30 am. The children […] Read more »
For the second summer, the Buzzards Bay Coalition is proud to offer River Exploration Camp, a weeklong day camp delivered in partnership with YMCA Southcoast. River Exploration Camp will allow campers to get up close and personal with the outdoors while exploring Buzzards Bay and the Mattapoisett River. If your child or grandchild loves to […] Read more »
Edible Perennial Gardening and Landscaping, a PowerPoint presentation about growing trees, shrubs, vines, canes, and herbaceous plants for produce in New England with naturalist and landscaper John Root, will be presented on June 6 at 6:30 pm at the Rochester Town Hall, 565 Rouseville Road. Informational flyers will be available, and plants will be offered […] Read more »
Sippican Historical Society is delighted to join forces with author Josh Chalmers to remind children that they, too, are history makers who have the power to change the world – and it’s easier than they think! On May 18 at 11:00 am, SHS will host a reading of the popular new children’s book, Change the […] Read more »
May 11 was a wet and wild day for the students and instructors who make up ORR Junior High School’s chorus and bands, as the groups attended the Great East Music Festival hosted in West Springfield. The seventh- and eighth-grade chorus, led by Angie Vaughn, secured gold, as did the seventh- and eighth-grade band, led […] Read more »
The Maconchu Club of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church will meet at 6:00 pm on May 18 for a potluck dinner. Members should bring either a main dish or a salad for eight, and their own place settings. The speaker for the evening will be Sally Hunsdorfer of Marion, telling us about her work with the […] Read more »
What is a wetland? Is it water? is it land? Learn how to have fun in wetlands and protect them during a family-friendly Bay Adventure in Mattapoisett on May 18. Through hands-on exploration, participants of all ages will discover what makes a wetland and why these habitats are so important. The program will take place […] Read more »
In the early days of our country’s history, the coastline of our region provided the salt used to preserve beef, fish and other food items. This was especially true during the Revolutionary War, when commerce with England was cut off. Local salt works took the water from our coves and harbors, extracted the impurities and ultimately […] Read more »
Kevin Brogioli, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, announces the following Students of the Month for April: Sienna Wurl, Christopher Horton, Lily Eilertsen, Kurt Thompson, Morgan Alexander, Joseph Mackay, Courtney Vance, Jake Thompson, Julia Barrett, and Nick Poulin. Read more »
The Mattapoisett Road Race Committee recently met to continue preparations for its 43rd 5-mile run to be held July 4 at 9:00 am. The Race Committee is chaired by Bill Tilden, ORRHS Athletic Director. Since its conception, the Race Committee has given over $120,000 in awards to graduating seniors from ORR High School who have […] Read more »