Tabor Academy’s many choral and instrumental groups allow students to participate in a wide variety of musical ensembles. In addition to introductory and elective classes, Tabor offers separate singing groups and instrumental groups including the Men’s and Women’s Chamber Choirs and the Jazz Band. Through extra-curricular opportunities, classes, and private lessons, students can develop their […] Read more »
Marion Recreation’s Winter Dance Classes
Marion Recreation’s Winter Dance Classes are now open for registration. The theme for Musical Theatre is “The Lion King”! Boys and girls (ages 5-13) will learn the basics of putting together a production and will audition for a role in this play. Classes will be held on Wednesdays from January 28 to March 25 (no […] Read more »
Marion to Bermuda Youth Challenge Trophy
The Marion to Bermuda Race announces the creation of a new prize, the Offshore Youth Challenge Trophy, which will be first awarded in the June 2015 Race. The creation of this challenge makes the Marion to Bermuda race the first offshore event, following the USSER US Oceans guidelines, to offer a youth specific trophy for […] Read more »
Rochester Police Offer R.A.D. for Women
The Rochester Police Department is offering Tri-Town women the chance to learn valuable self-defense techniques that will build confidence and help them feel empowered to protect themselves. The R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) System of Self Defense was designed to promote education and awareness through lecture, discussion, and physical instruction of self-defense techniques. And, despite the […] Read more »
Upcoming Programs at the ETL
Mystery Book Club: Join us at the Elizabeth Taber Library for our monthly Mystery Book Club, which meets the first Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am. The upcoming books we will discuss are: January 7: What the Dead Know by Laura Lippman February 4: Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King March 4: Broken Harbor by […] Read more »
The Top Stories of 2014
This past year was a memorable one for the Tri-Town region, as individuals and as a community in general. As we look back at the past 12 months that collectively make up the year 2014, some events that occurred float immediately to the surface, such as the ones that hit us on the emotional level, […] Read more »
Gateway Youth Hockey
Squirts: The Gateway Squirts took home a 5-4 win Sunday despite being down multiple players and not playing the best game of the season. Scoring is credited to Matthew Quinlan with a hat trick and Juni Suarez with two goals, and assists credited to Nathan Ribeiro and Ty Ribeiro. Gateway Squirts play again next Saturday […] Read more »
Red Cross Blood Drive
The George H. Taber Masonic Lodge and the Red Cross are teaming up for another blood drive at the Fairhaven Rec Center. It will take place on Wednesday, January 7 from 1:30 to 6:30 pm. All donors will receive a $5 Dunkin’ Donuts Gift Card! For the fastest service, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS to make an […] Read more »
Tabor Finalizing Plans for New Dormitory
Tabor Academy will soon break ground on a new dormitory to be located on the property between Front Street and Spring Street, across from the Fire Station, purchased several years ago from the Estate of Anne Tenbrook. It is the first new dormitory constructed at Tabor since 2000. The dorm’s design incorporates some new ideas […] Read more »
Basketball Teams Defeat Wareham
Here is a look at the third week of scheduled games for Old Rochester Regional winter athletics. Boys’ Basketball: The Bulldogs had a fantastic week, defeating two of their biggest conference rivals in exciting games. After starting the week out with an 84-58 victory over GNB Voc-Tech, the Bulldogs faced what will likely be […] Read more »