You don’t need to be of elementary school age to ponder the mysteries of the Universe, such as, which type of gum keeps its flavor the longest: regular or sugar-free? You can still be an adult and enjoy the sensory experience of making a model of a volcano spill and fizz by dumping a packet […] Read more »
Richard Cunningham, 77, died Monday, June 6th, 2016 at his summer home in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. He was the sweet, loving husband of Sarah DeWalt. Richard was born in Philadelphia, PA and spent many years in Texas before settling in Massachusetts. For the past ten years, he and Sally enjoyed retirement at their home on Hilton […] Read more »
Registration for the Plumb Library’s Summer Library program – Ready, Get Set, Read! – started on June 1 and continues through July 4. Register at www.plumblibrary.com. Programs for June are: – Thursday, June 23, 6:30 to 7:30 pm: Brain Circus at the Congregational Church, for ages 5 and up. Thanks to the Rochester Cultural Council. […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library is coordinating a Guided Group Tour of the New Bedford Whaling Museum on Friday, June 24 at 1:00 pm. Come join us to see and experience the Museum and its new exhibits since its new expansion. Group rates apply which are $13/person. The group will meet in the Museum lobby […] Read more »
Former Sippican School seniors of the Class of 2016 re-visited the school for one last time as students on Friday, June 3 during the “Senior Walk.” ORR graduating seniors of Mattapoisett and Rochester also visited their respective elementary schools greeted with applause from students and staff as they paraded through the halls of time that […] Read more »
Paul Smith Kohout, 86, long-time resident of Marion, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Born March 17, 1930 in Huntington, Long Island, New York. Beloved son of the late Otto and Annabelle (Smith) Kohout. Paul leaves his loving wife of 59 years, Joyce Ellen (Backus) Kohout. He is also survived by his […] Read more »
Sewer users in Marion will see a significant increase in their sewer bills come this next fiscal year after the Marion Board of Selectmen on June 7 approved the recommendation to increase the rates set by the Water/Sewer Rate Committee. Finance Director Judith Mooney said a 2.5% base sewer rate hike was simply not enough […] Read more »
Michael Tougias will present a talk and slide show on his book, and recently released movie, The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Most Daring Sea Rescue, and his newest book, So Close to Home, on Friday, July 8 from 7:00 until 9:00 pm in the Media Center of the Old […] Read more »
The following Tri-Town residents graduated May 15 from Saint Michael’s College. – Gabrielle Rose Kondracki of Mattapoisett with a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in English. – Thomas Michael Tucker of Mattapoisett with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Dean’s List at Lehigh University status, which is awarded to students who earned a scholastic average […] Read more »
There has been some recent buzz on Facebook about possible bear sightings on North Street and River Road in Mattapoisett, but nothing yet has confirmed the presence of a bear in the area, at least according to Animal Control Officer Kathy Massey. “I haven’t seen it,” said Massey on June 6. She suspects that residents […] Read more »