Sophia Santos of Marion was among student-athletes from 16 varsity sports and the dance team honored for accomplishments on and off the field during Emmanuel College’s annual Athletics Banquet on Saturday, April 25. Santos earned the President’s Cup as a member of the Women’s Cross Country team. This award is given annually to each member […] Read more »
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Mary-Lee Barboza of Rochester, Mass., a senior majoring in biology and biotechnology, has been awarded the university’s Salisbury Prize for academic excellence. A total of 19 undergraduate students – out of a class of more than 900 – were nominated by WPI faculty to receive this award. The […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Yacht Club (MYC) kicked off its 2015 Season with its annual “Spring Fling” Party on Saturday, April 11 held at the home of Commodore Bob Warren. The event was well attended and a good time was had by all. The MYC, established in 1901, has provided local sailors with a variety of sailing […] Read more »
In 2012, the Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission extended the operating license for the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant in nearby Plymouth, one of the oldest nuclear plants in the nation, for another 20 years. Pilgrim is the same design as the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan that experienced a storm-related shut down in March 2011. This […] Read more »
John C. Bowman, 78, of Mattapoisett died May 6, 2015 unexpectedly at home. He was the beloved husband of Doreen Y. (Chieppa) Bowman with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Mattapoisett, the son of the late Alexander and Edna (Morrell) Bowman, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. Mr. Bowman was […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Agricultural Commission is populated by members whose families reach far back into the history of local farming, as well as newer business owners whose livelihoods depend on healthy farm animals and good growing seasons. They are an active group of volunteers whose interests in farming go beyond hobby, and whose commitment to keeping […] Read more »
To the Editor: I personally wanted to THANK Reservation Golf Club, On The Go, Turk’s Seafood Market and Sushi Bar, Nick’s Homemade Pizza, Ying Dynasty, Matt’s Blackboard Restaurant and Catering, and Valet Linen Supply for all of your generosity and support during my 2015 Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge Fundraiser. It was an amazing event for a […] Read more »
On Friday, May 15 at 7:00 pm, the public is invited to the Marion Music Hall for the month’s Classic Film Friday Presentation, the 1940 drama, The Grapes of Wrath. Directed by John Ford, it explores a share-cropping family’s trials and misfortunes during the Great Depression. Having served four years in prison for killing a […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Recreation is pleased to announce the following Summer Programs: – Youth Tennis Clinics: Mattapoisett Recreation is offering youth tennis lessons for girls and boys ages 5 & up at the Hammond Street Tennis Courts. Mattapoisett resident Jake Jaskolka has taught at Marion Indoor Tennis, Dartmouth Tennis Club, and The Casino tennis club for the […] Read more »
The following students have achieved honors to the third quarter at Bishop Stang High School: Jessica Rush of Marion, Grade 11, First Honors Matthew Lee of Marion, Grade 12, Second Honors Maura Lonergan of Marion, Grade 12, Second Honors Elizabeth Lonergan of Marion, Grade 11, Second Honors Christian Paim of Marion, Grade 11, Second Honors […] Read more »