Flynn David Grinnan, 26, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. A memorial service will be held at the Wickenden Chapel at Tabor Academy on July 12th at 2:00pm. Parking will be restricted to Spring Street only. The Tabor Library parking lot, on Spring Street, will be available, as well as on street parking. Read more »
The Marion Natural History Museum’s Summer Program is one of the most well known and well regarded in the Southcoast area. Children from across the country visit us each summer and participate in the program. The programs are designed to be small groups, and registration is limited to 15 children per session. Our Life Along […] Read more »
When Annie turns off Route 6 she has lost sight of Charlie. For him, five miles is not as difficult as it is for Annie. Like many recreational runners, she wishes she had trained more and was in better shape, but life always seems to get in the way and the next thing she knows […] Read more »
The Board of the Old Rochester Tri-Town Education Foundation has announced the 2015 recipients of the Lighthouse Book Awards given for outstanding achievement in academic, cultural and civic achievement. Lighthouse Award winners are chosen by the teachers and principals of their respective schools. This year’s recipients are: ORR Junior High School – Delaney Gosse & […] Read more »
There’s a different feeling in the halls of Old Rochester Regional High School after the seniors depart. For starters, the aforementioned halls are much clearer, making it easier to get to classes, especially in the English wing where the seniors used to reside. Also, with the seniors gone, the end of the year is near […] Read more »
The 2015 Tri-Town Relay for Life raised over $35,000 this year, with proceeds going to benefit The American Cancer Society. The all-night event at the Old Rochester Regional High School track is a special event when the community honors cancer survivors and remembers loved ones who lost their battle with cancer, in addition to raising […] Read more »
Jane (Pereira) Brightman, age 66, of Fairhaven passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 after a long courageous battle with dementia. She was the beloved wife of Peter D. Brightman with whom she shared nearly 44 years of marriage. Jane was born in Acushnet to Augustinho and Ida (Leal) Pereira of New Bedford. She was raised […] Read more »
Marion Elizabeth (Beanland) Cornell, age 86, of Wareham died Friday, June 19, 2015. She was the wife of the late Clayton P. Cornell, Sr. with whom she celebrated their 60th Anniversary on August 18, 2005. She was preceded in death by her daughter Carolynn Cornell and her son Ronald Cornell. Marion was born in New […] Read more »
A memorial observance for family and friends of Craig Stuart Nelsen, who passed away on March 14, 2014, will be held on his birthday, July 10th. The sunset service will be at 5 pm at the family home, 23 Fort Street, with a reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate any […] Read more »
To the Rochester Selectmen: It is with bittersweet emotion that I write this letter to notify you of my retirement. I will be 70 years old on August 14, 2015 and I would like to give myself a birthday present on that day; hence, my retirement date will be August 14, 2015. The past 15 […] Read more »