The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library invite artists of all ages to create their vision of “Build a Better World” on an 8- by 8-inch canvas to raise funds for the Friends in support of library programs. The fundraiser kicks off the week of March 1 when members of the Friends will be distributing the […] Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library is holding a Memoir Writing Workshop on Tuesdays, March 7-April 4, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Everyone has a story to tell. Here’s your chance to get it on paper and share it with your family. This five-week introductory workshop is free to the public and will be led by Library […] Read more »
As a kid growing up in Onset, our choice of retail venues at which to spend the few dollars Ma had squirreled away was very easy. A mere stone’s throw from our front porch sat The College Shop, Katz’s Department Store, and the five-and-dime. Each store had its signature line-up. The College Shop carried preppy […] Read more »
This February break, Old Rochester Regional High School went international! Eighteen high school students and six adult chaperones spent the week in sunny Italy, led by Latin teacher Judy Pretat and Spanish teacher Steven Bernardo. “This is my sixth [Italy] trip,” Pretat said. “It’s something that I’ve done a lot, and the opportunity is great […] Read more »
Christian Loranger, the developer of a multi-family condominium at 16 Cottage Street, is looking to develop an additional condo complex at 324 Front Street to the dismay of some neighbors, especially abutter Peter Douglas of 326 Front Street. A historic white house currently sits at the site, and Loranger plans to raze the house to […] Read more »
The Marion Planning Board held a special meeting on February 28 for the second review of the town’s Draft Master Plan. Kenneth Buckland is assisting the board with the plan and facilitated the meeting. Two sections were discussed by the board this evening: Services and Facilities, and Transportation and Circulation. Buckland started the discussion, suggesting […] Read more »
On Saturday, February 26, the members of the Brad Barrows Memorial Fund Committee presented three local organizations with more than $3,500 in proceeds from their annual motorcycle run held annually in September. Brad Barrows was a great believer in supporting youth athletics. To keep his memory alive, the Brad Barrows Youth Scholarship Fund was created […] Read more »
David and Raymond St. Jacques, owners of the Hayden Manufacturing Co. in W. Wareham, will be the speakers at the March meeting of the Rochester Historical Society on Wednesday, March 15 at 7:00 pm at our Church/Museum at 355 County Road in Rochester. The Hayden Manufacturing Co. has been supplying the cranberry industry since 1892. […] Read more »
Adult Grief Support Group. Are you struggling with the loss of a spouse, partner or friend? This support group will meet on Tuesdays, beginning March 7 for five consecutive weeks from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, Marion. Facilitated by Mary Finnin, Bereavement Coordinator, these meetings are free […] Read more »
Normally, Scout Master Mike Blanchard tells his boys “no electronics” on camp-outs. But on Saturday, Boy Scouts from Troop #31 and Girl Scouts from Troop #81001 showed up at the Rochester Grange with their laptops, computer towers, and monitors in tow. TekNite, as it’s now being called – for the first three years it was […] Read more »