Plumb Library is offering a Minecraft Club on Tuesdays, August 16 and 23, 1:30 – 5:00 pm for ages 10 and up. Participants must have access to a laptop computer and have Minecraft skills. Two library computers will be available for use. Space is limited. Please register by calling the library at 508-763-8600 or email […] Read more »
There might not be a parade this year for the Rochester Country Fair, but that doesn’t mean the fair has shrunk in size because of it. In fact, discontinuing the tradition of the parade, according to Co-Chairperson of the Rochester Country Fair Board of Directors Julie Koczera, frees up resources that can be diverted towards […] Read more »
Audrey B. (Brito) Andrews, 78, of Mattapoisett died August 6, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a long illness. Born in Wareham, the daughter of the late Miguel L. and Hilda A. (Andrews) Brito, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. She was a communicant of St. Anthony’s Church. Mrs. Andrews was formerly employed […] Read more »
To the Editor: The Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path thank everyone who stopped by the Friends’ booth at Harbor Days and everyone who has contributed to our fundraising program recently and over the years. We are pleased to announce that the Howard Stillman Bates Foundation has awarded us funding to help create safer conditions […] Read more »
The Marion Concert Band will present a concert of Latin-American music on Friday, August 12. To add to the festive atmosphere of the evening, the audience is invited to wear tropical or Latin-American attire. The program is as follows: La Bonita (Spanish March) – J. Tarver Mexican Overture – M. J. Isaac Caribbean Rondo – […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center is in final preparations for its summer theatrical production, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which opens its six-performance run on Thursday, August 11. Winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play and described as “hugely entertaining,” the story follows middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia, who share a home […] Read more »
A new school year means a fresh start for kids – a chance to start new routines and habits, build new friendships and discover new possibilities and interests. Back-to-school is a fresh start for youth and the people who care for them. As children transition from summer to fall, YMCA Southcoast is offering programs to […] Read more »
The Rochester Historical Society will be having a cookbook sale on Saturday, August 13. It will be held at the Church/Museum at 355 County Road from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The books are $1 each (all in excellent condition) and a portion of them are five for $1. Please come and shop. Call 508-961-7401 […] Read more »
During the August 2 meeting of the Marion Board of Selectmen, Town Administrator Paul Dawson and Energy Management Committee members Jennifer Francis and Bill Saltonstall met with the selectmen to discuss how to handle cash payments from Eversource. The utility’s 20-year contract with the town for energy produced from wind turbines includes a clause that […] Read more »
Timothy S. McGrath, 33, of Tiverton, RI, formerly of Mattapoisett, passed away unexpectedly August 5, 2016. Born in Wareham, the son of Kelly M. Johnson and her husband James of Mattapoisett and Russell Marot of Coral Springs, FL, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. Tim was an accomplished and award winning chef employed […] Read more »