To the Editor; I am writing this letter to congratulate the Marion Board of Health for recently passing a comprehensive Enhanced Tobacco Youth Access Regulation. In light of the Surgeon General’s Report on Tobacco released in January on the 50th anniversary of the first Surgeon General’s Report, the new regulation is more critical than ever. […] Read more »
Random Act of Kindness
To the Editor; I had to write to tell you about a wonderful Random Act of Kindness that occurred at Rochester Memorial School Monday. The staff was pleasantly surprised to leave school on that snowy afternoon to find that their cars had been cleared of the white stuff. Erin Bednarczyk, an R.M.S. parent, along with […] Read more »
Basketball Ends Losing Streak to Wareham
Here is a look at the eighth week of scheduled games for ORR winter athletics. Boys’ Basketball: All eyes were on the Bulldogs this week as they took on archrival Wareham for control of the SCC. The Bulldogs, who lost to Wareham earlier in the season 61-42, avenged their early season loss to win the […] Read more »
Adventures of a First-Time Blood Donor
When was the last time you did something for the first time? Life is hallmarked by a number of “firsts,” and as we get older we take our experience and wisdom for granted. We get comfortable. Been there, done that. I recently had a “first” that on the spontaneous side was something I hadn’t ever […] Read more »
“Con Spirito” Comes to ORR
If you were anywhere other than the Old Rochester Regional High School auditorium the afternoon of February 2, then you missed a superb performance by the Tri-County Symphonic Band presenting its lively “Con Spirito” program, delighting the audience with a brilliant selection of songs performed by a very talented group of musicians. “You are in […] Read more »
Vincent Silva Jr.
Vincent Silva Jr., of Carver died unexpectedly on February 2 at the age of 59. Vincent was the loving son of the late Vincent Silva Sr and Anna (Perry) Silva of Rochester. He grew up in West Bridgewater and was a graduate of West Bridgewater High School, Class of 1972. He lived in West Palm […] Read more »
Tri-Town Not Part of FEMA Map Delays
The specter of spiking flood insurance rates and incorrect FEMA maps has caused many coastline residents in Mattapoisett to suffer sleepless nights. Residents have watched anxiously for any bit of news that would indicate the postponement of the Biggert-Waters Act, an act that would increase flood insurance rates. In spite of heavy lobbying at the […] Read more »
Classic Film Friday Cancelled
Please be advised that Friday (2/7) night’s scheduled Classic Film Friday presentation of How the West Was Won by the Sippican HIstorical Society and Marion COA has been cancelled. Read more »
Take Your Child to the Library Day
The Mattapoisett Public Library celebrated National Take Your Child to the Library Day this Saturday, February 1, with an entire day filled with special activities for children. All day long, a steady stream of kids enjoyed activities such as a library scavenger hunt, playing chess, watching the movie “Up,” and face painting. Photos by Jean […] Read more »
Frosty Runners Not So Frosty
Runners of the third annual Frosty Runner Road Race were grateful for the decision last week to postpone the race until February 1 – it was a little too frosty last week for a run, with temperatures just starting to climb up from single digits and a few flakes still falling around the region. Saturday, […] Read more »