Daniel and Lisa Craig of 4 Seabreeze Lane have been in a tug of war, so to speak, over whether or not they must return more than 20,000 square feet of designated wetlands to its original condition versus a massive lawn area. The Buzzards Bay Coalition previously alerted the town that encroachment activities had taken […] Read more »
The Marion Police Brotherhood Annual Senior Citizens Holiday Dinner will be held at the Marion Music Hall on Saturday, December 3. Doors open at 11:30 am and dinner will be served at noon. Open to Marion residents, residents may bring one guest; free admission (must rsvp by November 26). To rsvp, contact the Marion Council […] Read more »
Are you interested in supporting local cultural events in Marion? Have you considered serving on a board and helping to determine how to disperse funds for cultural events? The Marion Cultural Council is looking for three volunteers interested in serving as voting members who can help share ideas and knowledge when making determinations of how […] Read more »
The Gleason Family YMCA in Wareham is hosting a Holiday Craft Fair & Bazaar on Saturday, December 10 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This family-friendly event is free and will offer over 20 local crafters with unique gift items and holiday stocking stuffers for those last minute gifts. Or maybe you will find a […] Read more »
Rochester Police Chief Paul Magee announced the dedication of a bench at the Rochester Police Station to former Police Chief Elmer Lawrence. “I was very fortunate to know Chief Lawrence, who served from 1967 to 1970,” Magee said. “Of course, I didn’t know him at that time,” he joked, “but I was very fortunate to […] Read more »
Marion Building Commissioner Scott Shippey left the room during the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on November 10 as the board began deliberating whether or not it would uphold Shippey’s cease and desist order against David Jenney of 818 Point Road for an unpermitted logging operation, or grant Jenney’s appeal and thus recognize the firewood […] Read more »
Here is a look at the tenth week of official scheduled games for Old Rochester Regional High School fall athletics. Girls’ Cross Country: The girls’ cross-country team placed second in the Division 5 Championship meet on Saturday. Seven girls from ORR made the cut for the All-State meet: Avery Nugent (8th, 20:12), Madisen Martin (10th, […] Read more »
Do you miss going to church on Sunday because you are unable to get there? Do you want to go to church but don’t want to go alone? The First Congregational Church of Marion is initiating a church ride program for its Sunday service. A group of volunteers would like to pick you up on […] Read more »
Since its premier on December 19, 1843, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol has endured the passage of time and captured the hearts of young and old alike. Things are very different this time around though. Tiny Tim is three years older and now too tall for the crutch. Join in on the Christmas Celebration during […] Read more »
Tabor Academy enjoyed a series of athletic successes this past weekend, securing both a New England Championship for Boys’ Cross Country and a victory in their 21st and final “Holderness Day” rivalry. The 2016 Division II New England Championship was hosted by Tabor in Marion’s Washburn Park on Saturday. Hundreds of athletes from 20 prep […] Read more »