Come be a part of Little League Baseball! Registration is now open for the 2015 season. Parents are encouraged to register their children early. To register, visit the league website at orll.net and click on the pink box under the masthead. The league will hold winter hitting sessions at The Cage in Marion for all […] Read more »
We had a great time at the Rochester Country Fair this weekend, did you? Photos by Jean Perry and Camden Gaspar. Read more »
Those enjoying the afternoon at Ned’s Point Lighthouse on Sunday, August 17 did a double take when they suddenly saw a sight they were not expecting to see — a giant wiener on wheels parked alongside the Ned’s Point lighthouse. It was not just any wiener on wheels — it was the famous Oscar Mayer […] Read more »
Joseph J. Herman, age 71, of Rochester passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Jeannine (LeBlanc) Herman, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage. Born in Findlay, Ohio, a son of the late M.J. and Mabel (Solt) Herman, he moved to Massachusetts in […] Read more »
Priscilla B. (Senna) Dean, 80, of New Bedford, daughter of the late Jose B. and Maria (Marianho) Senna, died August 17, 2014 after a long battle with Asthma, Emphysema, Bronchitis, COPD and Osteoporosis. She was born in New Bedford where she lived most of her life except for nine years when she lived in Mattapoisett […] Read more »
The Town of Rochester, Wildlands Trust and Rochester Land Trust are proud to announce the opening of the Doggetts Brook Trail, which culminates a successful multi-year effort to link existing Town and conservation lands. The trail originates at the Dexter Lane ball fields and meanders by a reservoir, abandoned cranberry bogs, vernal pool, and through […] Read more »
This August, beat the mid-day heat with Sippican Historical Society’s Musical Matinees. On Tuesday, August 19, Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Ann Miller and Betty Garrett light up the screen in the 1949 musical, On the Town. In the film, three sailors on a day of shore leave in New York City look for fun and […] Read more »
It’s time for some Hockey! For anyone interesting in playing competitive hockey this year, here’s your chance. Gateway Youth Hockey will be conducting an Evaluation/Re-evaluation of all players for the coming season. All new players are invited to attend and hopefully take part in another great year of Gateway Hockey. All evaluations will take place […] Read more »
Join Seth Mendell of the Mattapoisett Historical Society for our last Walking Tour of the summer on Saturday, August 16 at 2:00 pm. Learn more about the Town of Mattapoisett as you explore the waterfront streets, parks and wharves. The tour is free with Museum Admission ($5 for adults, $2 for children 6 and up). […] Read more »
The Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) has two remaining sessions of their Brainard Marsh YOGA series during the month of August. The final adult yoga session with instructor Angela Curry will be held on Saturday August 16 at 9:00 am. The final children’s yoga session with instructor Lynda Jacobvitz will be held on Saturday August 23 […] Read more »