The trip to the library was the highlight of my week as a kid, well before I was able to read on my own. I loved walking up the concrete wheelchair ramp, my fingers lightly skidding up the iron black cold handrail to the door that pushed open. In the vestibule, a long corrugated clear […] Read more »
Kevin T. Brogioli, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Jr. High School, announces the following Students of the Month for January 2016: Green Team: Toni Ciffolillo & Ryu Huynh-Aoyama Orange Team: Katherine Kirby & Jack Gerard Blue Team: Morgan Ducharme & Isaiah Andrade Red Team: Maeve Geraghty & Liam Downey Purple Team: Sydney DaSilva & Maxwell […] Read more »
The Sippican Woman’s Club of Marion has extended an invitation to the Mattapoisett and Rochester Women’s Clubs to join us on Friday, February 12 at 12:30 pm for finger foods followed by a short business meeting and program by Don & Donna Lasko – named the “Ultimate & Romantic Tea Couple” by the Tea Association […] Read more »
As a musical equivalent of sending cards, flowers, chocolates and other gifts on Valentine’s Day, the Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, invites everyone to enjoy a concert of music called “Love is in the Winds.” The concert is at 3:00 pm on Sunday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day), at Dartmouth High School, […] Read more »
Lesley Johnson passed away on Monday, 2/8/16 at her home in Moosup, CT. She had suffered with asthma, COPD and atrial fibrillation. Her father was Mel Johnson of Harbor Beach, Mattapoisett. Her mother was Hellen Martin of Plainfield, CT. She is survived by a brother, Douglas Johnson of Arkansas and two daughters; Angel Clerici of […] Read more »
Catherine T. “Kay” (DeTerra) Messier, 89, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 9, 2016. She was the wife of the late Bernard L. Messier. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Rose) DeTerra, she moved to Mattapoisett in 1974. She was a graduate of […] Read more »
With summer fast approaching and with a plan to try and inject cash flow into the Waterfront Enterprise Fund, the Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen on February 9 voted on a new rate structure that will affect boat owners, marinas, and boat yards effective immediately. But those changes didn’t sail along smoothly with residents. Dana Barrows […] Read more »
The Elks of Wareham Lodge No. 1548 sponsors the Elks Student of the Month and Student of the Year Awards for students enrolled in local area high schools. The criteria used in nominating a student includes a student who excels in scholarship, citizenship, performing arts, fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school and community service, industry […] Read more »
Some Like It Hot will be shown on Friday, February 12 at 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall. Some Like It Hot is considered by many to be the best and funniest comedy movie ever made. The dynamics between Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, and Marilyn Monroe weave non-stop humor. Tony Curtis and Jack Lemon […] Read more »
Could air quality at Sippican School be responsible for exacerbating some teachers’ allergies, causing migraines, and making them sick? Air quality test results suggest no, but at least 12 Sippican teachers affected say ‘yes,’ and they are asking the Marion School Committee to allow the state to take its own air quality samples. Representative for […] Read more »