David G. Furtado, Sr., 71, of Mattapoisett died July 10, 2015 at home after a long illness. Born in Mattapoisett, the son of the late Antone and Florence (Gallop) Furtado, he lived in Mattapoisett all of his life. He was the proprietor of Antone’s Restaurant and Furtado’s Concrete Forms. Survivors include 2 sons, Antone Furtado […] Read more »
Daniel C. Lee, Jr.
Daniel C. Lee, Jr. passed away on July 9, 2015 at the age of 78 after a long and brave battle fighting prolonged illness. He was the beloved husband of nearly 53 years of Marilyn (Kinney) Lee, and the son of the late Daniel C. Lee and the late Lois M. (Shaw) Lee. Born in […] Read more »
Young People’s Concert
The Marion Concert Band continues its Friday evening concert series with a Young People’s Concert on Friday, July 17. The program, which will include a storyteller, a hands-on “rhythm band” piece, and the opportunity for children in the audience to “guest conduct” the band, is as follows: Montmartre March – H. Wood Looney Tunes Overture […] Read more »
Trees Need Help
To the Editor: A few weeks ago as I was entering Marion’s Town House, I stopped for a moment and looked at one of the most magnificent sights in Marion: the beautiful oak tree – at least one hundred years old – standing between the Town House and the Elizabeth Taber Library. It was the […] Read more »
July Programs at Plumb Library
During our Summer Library program, there is something to do every day at Plumb Library. As part of our Fun and Games Fridays, Vinny from “Toe Jam Puppet Band” will be showcasing his new fun gig. “Vinny The Bubble Guy” has created giant bubble wands and provides roaming entertainment for events. On July 10 from […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Summer Reading is in Full Swing
Everyday heroes take center stage this summer at the Mattapoisett Library. The theme “Every Hero Has a Story” is being celebrated through reading, creative writing, arts and crafts, and visits by many local heroes in the community. Young patron Cameron Weaver has set up a collection bin for donated canned goods and other non-perishable food […] Read more »
Nancy Lionberger Putnam
Nancy Lionberger Putnam, 91, of Marion died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 12. She was born in St. Louis, MO where she met her wonderful husband Timothy. They moved to Marion upon his retirement. She leaves behind their three children Nancy MacDonald of Lincoln, VT, John of Carbondale, CO, and Leah […] Read more »
Marion Art Center to Host Exhibition
The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce the opening of an exhibition of paintings by Leslie Baker titled “Now and Then” and sculpture by St. George Tucker Aufranc that will run from July 17 to August 15. A reception honoring the artists will be held on Friday, July 17 at the Marion Art Center […] Read more »
Summer Adult Programs at the ETL
Outdoor Afternoon Book Club: While the weather is nice and warm, please join us for a delightful outside book discussion! On Tuesday, July 21 at 2:00 pm, we’ll be reading Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. On Tuesday, August 18 at 2:00 pm, we’ll be discussing Silent Sister by Diane Chamberlain. Please stop into the […] Read more »
Harbor Days 2015
The Mattapoisett Lions Club is known around the region for its annual Harbor Days festival. This week-long series of events begins on Sunday, July 12 with the triathlon and culminates on Sunday, July 19 with a pancake breakfast, live entertainment and raffle drawings. The Club will sell homemade strawberry shortcake on Wednesday, July 15 (rain […] Read more »