Jeremy Aanensen of Marion will graduate from Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School on June 5. Aanensen majored in Engineering. The following Tri-Town residents were among 1,292 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) named to the university’s Dean’s List for academic excellence for the spring 2016 semester. – Oliver Lizotte of Mattapoisett is a member […] Read more »
The Regain Drug Addiction Support Group is a faith-based group that focuses on sharing, understanding, education, love and compassion to assist individuals and families seeking to regain what has been lost through a loved ones drug addiction. Beginning on Tuesday, June 7, the group will meet every first and third Tuesday of the month from […] Read more »
The tropical rains washed away the traditional Memorial Day Parade in Mattapoisett on May 30, but not the ceremony remembering the veterans. That part of the day’s events was moved inside to Center School’s gymnasium where speakers gave voice to what lay on people’s hearts: honoring veterans. Although the theme of this year’s celebration was […] Read more »
Sunday, May 22 was ‘Scholarship Sunday’ at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Four exceptional young women were introduced during the worship service: Abigail Field, Alexus Garcia, Keegan Lant and Charlotte Van Voorhis. Abby, an ORR senior, received a scholarship from the church’s Women’s Community Guild. She will be attending the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, to major […] Read more »
Dear Rochester Parent Teacher Organization and Families: The Rochester Memorial Teachers’ Association would like to express their gratitude for the wonderful daily luncheons provided to staff during Teacher Appreciation Week from May 23 to May 27. The sandwiches, seafood chowder, salads, lasagna, Stromboli, Chicken Parmagian, breakfast foods, pizza, desserts, and other assorted delights were delectable! […] Read more »
Are you wondering about a child’s delayed speech? Concerned that others can’t understand your child? Does your child have poor play or social skills? These and other questions will be explored at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Wednesday, June 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm by speech and language professionals Lisa Yauch-Caden and Christine […] Read more »
Sitz! Fuss! Fass! When members of the SouthCoast Working Dog Club tell their dogs to sit, heel, and attack, they don’t have to tell them twice. The club, based out of Rochester, holds a number of Schutzhund Trial and Conformation Shows at the Rochester Country Fairgrounds every year, and the Spring Trial and competition took […] Read more »
Therese Carroll Gannon died on May 17th, 2016 at age 82 in St. Simon’s Island, GA, of pneumonia. Known as Terry, she was born in Worcester, MA, on October 5th, 1933 to Elizabeth and David Carroll. Terry is survived by her brothers Shaun Carroll and Kevin Carroll; their spouses Sandee and Lucy; her sister-in-law Sue […] Read more »
Kevin T. Brogioli, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, announces the following Students of the Month for April 2016. Green Team: Connor Hayes & Lilah Gendreau Orange Team: John Meehan, III & Natalie Nilson Blue Team: Jayce Kouta & Kayli Viera Red Team: James Houck & Sophie Lynch Purple Team: Bailey Tieu & […] Read more »
Sea-level rise is a clear symptom of human-caused climate change. But why is it happening and what can we do to prepare for it? Come to an evening discussion with two of our local experts to learn about this increasing threat to our coastal infrastructure and properties. “Marion’s Future: Preparing for Climate Change” will be […] Read more »