The Marion Toastmaster’s Club, a public speaking, communications and leadership organization meets the first and third Thursday of each month from noon to 1:00 pm at the Marion Recreation Center at 13 Atlantis Drive in Marion. The building is located near the Sippican Healthcare campus and Marconi Village. Come and experience what happens at our […] Read more »
Nicolas Laliberte, 3 months old, died September 12, 2014 peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, from a lifelong battle with Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa which is a rare disorder that affects fewer than one in a million births. He was the son of Andrea (Fontes) and Michael Laliberte. Survivors include his parents; a sister, Giuliana […] Read more »
Joseph R. Andrews, Jr., 91, of Dartmouth died Thursday September 11, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Edith (Correia) Andrews. Born and raised in Mattapoisett, the son of the late Joseph R. and Beatrice (Faria-Monteiro) Andrews, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life. Mr. Andrews […] Read more »
Take the AARP Smart Driver Course hosted by the Marion COA at the Marion Police Station on Wednesday September 24. The classroom course will run from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm with a break for lunch. Please bring a bag lunch as lunch will not be provided. Space is limited, so register by calling 508-748-3570. […] Read more »
The September 17 meeting of the Rochester Historical Society is at the East Rochester Church/Museum, 355 County Rd. at 7:00 pm. Title of the program is “Sweetheart Cottage: Restoring a Hidden Gem on Snipatuit Pond.” Andrea King, current owner of this 1925-29 cottage, will present a PowerPoint program chronicling the restoration of this lovely cottage. […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Drama Club is trying something new this winter. Instead of doing just any old play, they’re doing a radio show! Don’t worry, you will still get to see the actors, but they will be standing onstage, in costume, saying their lines directly into a microphone. This will give insight into what used […] Read more »
Parents, some of you are taking too long getting your kids on the school bus, so said Rochester School Committee Chairman Sharon Hartley on September 4 during their first meeting of the new school year. The discussion was continued from last year when the topic of consolidating bus stops first came up. New School Business […] Read more »
Squirts: The Gateway Squirts came out a little sluggish, but soon picked up the pace and took their first win of the season 8-0 against Braintree White. Thomas Leger, Matthew Quinlan, Juni Suarez, Trendyn Mederios, and Nate Ribeiro scored for the team with assists from Matthew Paling and Suarez. The whole team put in 100% […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Cultural Council seeks grant proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs. These grants support a variety of artistic projects and activities in and around Mattapoisett – including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops and lectures. This year, Mattapoisett Cultural Council will distribute about $4,300 in grants. Previously […] Read more »
A reminder that the Old Rochester Class of 1964’s 50th class reunion will be held at the Century House in Acushnet on September 27 at 6:00 pm. The Reunion Committee looks forward to greeting old friends and classmates. Read more »