March was a great month to be a Bulldog. The magical run of the Old Rochester Regional High School Boys’ Basketball team has captivated not just the high school, but also the entire community. A recent game against Pentucket High School, hosted at TD Garden, drew 1,000 students from the school district, with every local […] Read more »
The Sippican Lands Trust is seeking applicants for its “Helen A. Arthur Scholarship.” A monetary award of up to $1000 is available to a Marion resident who is a graduating senior from any secondary school by June 2015 and is preferably pursing an education in environmental studies or a related field. Please postmark a completed […] Read more »
Hold onto your hats, the Dixie Diehards are back in town and the joint will be jumpin’ at the corner of Main and Pleasant Street in Marion. The Dixie Diehards Jazz Band will make its 10th appearance at the Marion Art Center at 7:30 pm on Saturday, April 25 with a concert titled “A Stroll […] Read more »
Old Rochester Community Television is pleased to announce that the organization has moved its studio and offices to Old Rochester Regional High School. Under the terms of a new 10-year lease agreement between the public access station and the Old Rochester School District, ORCTV’s facility will be located in the former first floor teacher’s lounge […] Read more »
The Town of Marion is ready to move ahead with its advertisement to fill the fire chief position that current Marion Fire Chief Thomas Joyce will leave empty on June 30 when he retires after six years on the job. During final discussions about the job description, advertisement, and screening process, the Marion Board of […] Read more »
Marilyn Rose Whalen, age 82 of Mattapoisett, passed away on Friday, March 13 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late David F. Whalen of Hopkinton, MA and the daughter of the late John F. and Mary McNulty of Brookline, MA. Marilyn was born and raised in Brookline, and lived in Hopkinton […] Read more »
Craig Stuart Nelsen, formerly of Gaithersburg, Maryland, passed away peacefully in the presence of his parents at their family home in Fairhaven on March 14, 2015. He was 42 years old. Craig was a graduate of American University in Washington, DC, with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Analytical Chemistry. He was employed as Senior Scientist […] Read more »
Come learn about the Chapter 61 tax reduction programs and get your questions answered! Chapter Land includes land used for Forestry, Agricultural purposes and open space and recreation. Chapter 61 Programs offer a property tax break for landowners willing to commit to keeping at least five acres or more of their land undeveloped for a […] Read more »
Registrations are now being accepted for Showstoppers’ 11th Annual Performing Arts Camp for boys and girls in Grades 2-8, April 20-24, 9:00 – 3:00 daily, at the Knights of Columbus in Mattapoisett. A musical theater showcase will be presented to the public at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 25 at the Music Hall in Marion. […] Read more »
The Marion Council on Aging now has tickets available to the final dress rehearsal of Sweeney Todd – School Edition at the Old Rochester Regional High School on April 8 at 7:30 pm. Admission is free, but please bring a non perishable food item for the local pantry. Due to the popular demand of our […] Read more »