The Marion Art Center announces that it will be offering Watercolor Painting for Advanced Beginners starting on Oct. 2 and will run until Nov. 20 (8 weeks). The course will be offered on Wednesdays from 9:30am to 11:30am (maximum 10 students). Patricia White is the instructor. The fee for the 8-week course is $175 (members). […] Read more »
Almost all middle and high school students are required to read at least one book over the summer as part of their assigned summer reading. One of the most challenging parts of this process is actually finding the book. Luckily, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library has a large selection of the assigned books, as it […] Read more »
Jill “Sis” Miller Durkee Passed away in her own house in Marion, MA on August 7th, 2013 after a feisty, fun-loving and life affirming five+ year battle with pancreatic cancer. Jill was surrounded by her loving and devoted family, both during her last days, throughout her illness and her life. Jill, or “Sis”, was a […] Read more »
Are we still viewed as “ugly Americans?” According to a recent Pew Research Global Attitudes Project study, Anti-Americanism is down in Europe, despite a persistent value gap. While President Obama has enjoyed popularity in Europe, his presidency “has not closed the long-running transatlantic values gap.” Marion resident Kirtland C. Mead is an international management consultant, […] Read more »
Visit the Rochester Historical Society tents at the Rochester Country Fair Aug. 15 through Aug. 18 for all things Rochester. The Society will be selling embroidered sweatshirts, jean shirts, tees, and hats. Other items for sale include Rochester books, maps, note cards, and coasters. Saturday, the 17th, will feature a Bake Sale with goodies made […] Read more »
Dorothy R. Gill Holden, 94, of Centerville, passed away July 23, at the Kindred Forestview Nursing Home. Dorothy was the wife of the late Earl L. Holden. Dorothy was born at home at 21 Concord Street in New Bedford, MA, the daughter of the late William Gill and Alice Harwood Gill. “Dot” graduated from New […] Read more »
Confession time: I am not a fan of professional organized sports. I suspect that this admission will put me on a black list if I’m not already there. A few people are fuming since I wrote the article “The Poop On Your Dog’s Poop”; some agree with me, and some do not. The free-range dog […] Read more »
JULY MEET RESULTS HURDLES AGE 3: GIRLS: 1st – Colleen Kearney, 2nd – Gabriella Harkins, 3rd – Alexa Hodziewich, 4th – Olivia Kogler, 5th – Aubrey Morgan, 6th – Mackenzie Hamilton, BOYS: 1st – Crosby Callahan, 2nd – William Manning, 3rd – Brock Wilson, 4th – Joshua Marcolini, 5th – Armani Pina AGE 4: GIRLS: […] Read more »
The permitting of Baywatch Realty Trust’s complex off Front Street (Route 105) is close to completion after a review of revised plans at the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on Thursday evening. The entity is winding down its lengthy effort to construct a 96-unit affordable housing complex under Chapter 40B with associated parking […] Read more »
As a way to provide individuals and families in its service area with access to inexpensive, fun, and educational outdoor activities, the Plumb Memorial Library is participating in Mass Audubon’s Library Partners program. Mass Audubon offers many convenient opportunities for patrons of the Plumb Memorial Library to explore and enjoy the nature of Massachusetts. As […] Read more »