Shirley H. “Tootsie” (Adams) Achorn, 86, of Rochester died July 4, 2014 at home after a long illness surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Carl A. Achorn. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Walter C. and Annie (Batacao) Adams, she lived in New Bedford and Dartmouth before moving to […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Library’s “Fizz, Boom, Read” summer reading program has blasted off this week, and there are many activities for children of all ages and their families. Beginning with a scavenger hunt featuring simple machines, families can stop in and enjoy many programs and events, and earn great prizes throughout the six weeks of the […] Read more »
The following students have achieved honors for the fourth term at Old Rochester Regional High School. Highest Honors, Grade 9: Madison Barber, Erin Costa, Mason DaSilva, Hannah Guard, William Kiernan, Molly Lanagan, Davis Mathieu, Maxxon Wolski, Matthew Wyman; Grade 10: Nicole Mattson, Lauren Ovian, Drew Robert, Evan Roznoy, Rachel Scheub; Grade 11: Jennifer Aguiar, […] Read more »
Championship teams from the 2014 Old Rochester Little League Season. The Orioles Defeated the Cardinals, 4-3, on Friday, June 20 to capture 2014 Old Rochester Little League Majors Championship – Left to Right – Stephen Feeney, Liam Stuart, Jon Borsari, Rocco Govoni, Cam Brezinski, Des Dias, Charlie Hartley-Matteson, Will Stark, Sam Parks, Ben Henriques […] Read more »
With an empty seat where Town Administrator Richard LaCamera used to sit and a light agenda, the Board of Selectmen reviewed the Rochester Country Fair booklet for the event, and approved the appointments for the Rochester Country Fair Board of Directors, committee members, and supporting volunteers. Highlights discussed were the scheduled musical appearances by John […] Read more »
The cool, post-Hurricane Arthur breeze was a welcomed factor in Marion’s July 5th 4th of July Parade, postposed because of the heavy rains the day before. Hundreds turned out to line the streets in Marion Center and along the parade route that looped around the center of Town. Photos by Jean Perry Read more »
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library’s Annual Book Sale will start off with a Members-Only Preview, Wednesday, July 16 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, continuing on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, July 17, 18 and 19 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. The sale will be held in the downstairs meeting room of the Mattapoisett Free […] Read more »
Rhode Island College is pleased to announce that the following Plymouth County residents have been named to the Spring 2014 Dean’s List for scholastic achievement. Full-time RIC students must attain a minimum grade point average of 3.25 for the semester in order to qualify: Jaclyn Hahn of Mattapoisett and Lauren Sylvia of Rochester. Patrick Muldoon, […] Read more »
The Marion Mile began again on June 24 with 100 runners. Chris Adams, a Cross Country Coach, Track Coach, and Spanish Teacher at Tabor, coordinates the weekly Marion Mile races each summer. The races are held every Tuesday night during the summer at 6:30 pm and have become a weekly routine for some of the […] Read more »
A newly acquired property adjacent to the nine-acre Howland Marsh on Point Road was approved June 25 for a maximum four-foot wide walking path that will connect with the existing Howland Marsh path. Marion Conservation Commission members issued the Negative 2 and Negative 3 determinations, meaning that work will occur within the 100-foot buffer zone […] Read more »