Last week, Old Rochester Regional High School’s drama club began rehearsals for their spring production of “The Seussical.” With roles casted and production dates set, the students are excited to get the show underway. “I’m putting a lot more of the production on their shoulders,” said Director Paul Sardinha. Usually, Sardinha and Costume Designer Helen […] Read more »
Here is a look at the fifth week of scheduled games for ORR winter athletics. Girls’ Basketball: After staring off the season with five consecutive losses, the Lady Bulldogs looked to turn their luck around in their two games this week. Thanks to the return of several key players who had missed previous games due […] Read more »
Rochester Memorial Kindergarten Registration On Wednesday evening, January 29, a Parent Information Night for new kindergarten families will begin at 5:45 pm with a question and answer period in the RMS cafetorium, and then continue from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in our kindergarten classrooms. Enrollment packets will be available for you to take and […] Read more »
The Marion Democratic Town Committee will hold a meeting at the Music Hall, 164 Front Street, Saturday, January 25, at 10:00 am. Guest speakers will be Don Berwick, candidate for Governor, and Steve Kerrigan, candidate for Lt. Governor. Come and learn more about the candidates and their positions on issues that are important to the […] Read more »
Winter Story Times Series: The eight-week winter story time sessions begin the week of January 14. Children must be registered by visiting the children’s room or calling the staff at 508-758-4171. Story time for toddlers is held Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:00 am. Story times for preschoolers are held on Thursdays and Fridays from 10:30 […] Read more »
Marion Fire Fighters Association is holding a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, January 18 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Station 1, located at 50 Spring Street. Tickets will be available at the door. Adults $8.00 and children under twelve $4.00. Dinner includes spaghetti with meat sauce or vegetarian sauce, a salad, roll and a dessert. Read more »
Joseph L. Oliveira, 90, of New Bedford died Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Forestview Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. He was the husband of the late Anna E. (Grover) Oliveira and the son of the late Abel P. Oliveira and Beatriz L. Cabral Oliveira. He was an avid musician for all his life and […] Read more »
All members of the Friends of the Elderly of Mattapoisett, Inc. and all citizens of Mattapoisett are invited to the Annual Meeting of its membership. This meeting will be held on Saturday, January 25, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon in the meeting room of the Mattapoisett Public Library on Barstow St. The business to […] Read more »
A Thank You to My Neighbors, I was on my way to attend the YOGA class at the Mattapoisett Senior Center today. The van driver did not pick me up. I live out on the Mattapoisett Neck in Mattapoisett Shores. Much too far to walk. Evidently the van driver called in sick but no one […] Read more »
To the Editor, As many of you are already aware, I will not be seeking re-election this May. The decision was not an easy one and long in the making. I find that it is now time to move on to new adventures. This new found freedom will give me the time to visit with […] Read more »