Joseph N Minarik, 84, of Wellfleet, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family and close friend Dan Dunn by his side on December 30, 2015. Joe is the dear son of the late Joseph J. and Barbara (Pisarcik) Minarik. In 1952 Joe married his high school sweetheart Evelyn Giba, with whom they […] Read more »
Marion Town Administrator Paul Dawson announced on February 2 that he would be taking a leave of absence and asked the Board of Selectmen to officially approve his request. Dawson said that after speaking to each of the selectmen individually in private, he was requesting a medical leave of absence under the Family and Medical […] Read more »
Squirts: Gateway Gladiator Squirts took to the ice on Sunday morning with the mindset to get a win, and they did. Facing Walpole Express, the Gladiators were able to give Walpole their first loss in the Yankee Conference by the score of 6-3. In the first period, Ty David Ribeiro scored, assisted by Matthew Paling […] Read more »
Is 2016 the Year You Decide to be More Involved in Your Community? Mattapoisett has many opportunities for residents to participate in local government. Have you ever thought about volunteering to serve on one of the numerous committees where members are appointed rather than elected? Are you interested in Culture and the Arts, Services for […] Read more »
To the Editor: Thoughts on Fame and Time. Do you know who Bob Dee is? Not likely. What about Harry Oliver or Charlie Hoefer? Don’t think so? I’m not surprised. Dee, Oliver and Hoefer were star athletes on the original Boston Patriots, Bruins and Celtics. You might call them foundation blocks in the building of […] Read more »
Over the brook and through the woods one can find a place tucked away in a wooded corner of Marion where families of swans go every day to float upon sparkling wintery waters. Ducks congregate here and call it their home, and geese gather beneath clear blue skies under the watchful eyes of a loyal […] Read more »
The Sippican Historical Society in Marion is pleased to announce that Margot Stone and her daughter, Robin Arms Shields, have donated an extensive collection of 19th century objects related to the whaling industry. This collection was assembled by the late David Arms, Margot’s former husband and Robin’s father. David was Vice President of the Sippican […] Read more »
The 20th Annual Travis Roy Cup Hockey game will be played between the Tabor Academy Seawolves and the St. Sebastian’s Arrows on Saturday, February 6 at 2:30 pm in the Travis Roy ’95 Rink at Tabor Academy, 256 Front Street, Marion. While admission is free, donations are heartily appreciated as this annual benefit event raises […] Read more »
A boat that was found dumped on the side of Chapel Road in Mattapoisett on Wednesday, January 20, has again turned up – dumped on the side of the road in Freetown near the Freetown State Forest on Sunday, January 24. The Wareham Harbormaster Department had been informing the public of emerging details on its […] Read more »
It’s official! Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow this morning, so he’s predicting an early spring. It’s easy to believe that he’s right with the unseasonably warm weather we’ve been having, and his recent predictions have been spot on. Now if we can just get him to pick a candidate in the election! Read more »