Richard J. Mello, age 76 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Arruda) and son of the late Evangeline (Prenda) and Joseph Mello. Mr. Mello was born in New Bedford, MA. He graduated from New Bedford High School as well as […] Read more »
National Public Radio reported last week that human activities are the dominant causes of global warming based on the Climate Science Special Report recently submitted to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. This report is congressionally mandated and is considered to be the nation’s most authoritative climate science assessment compiled by academic […] Read more »
A fire station open house is like walking into a child’s world of wonder, powering on his imagination, plugging into his curiosity, and downloading a dream. Welcome to the Marion Fire Department’s Open House on the night of November 6. So much to see, so much to learn and do – there were swirling lights, […] Read more »
With few items to discuss on Monday evening, the Marion Planning Board on November 6 efficiently dispensed with its business. The board approved an Approval Not Required proposal and took the opportunity of a light agenda to discuss, among other things, the process with which they hire consulting engineers. Engineer David Davignon of N. Douglas […] Read more »
Elizabeth Taber Library will be hosting Teen Drop-in Activities. Enjoy our complimentary cookies while you create. Event dates are: Tuesday, November 21 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm, Make Beaded Jewelry Tuesday, December 5 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm, Make Duct Tape Wallets Tuesday, December 19 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm, Make Origami Gift Boxes Read more »
Katherine I. (Majahad) Gayoski, 95, of Rochester, died Nov. 11, 2017 in Tobey Hospital, Wareham. She was the widow of the late Thomas Gayoski and daughter of the late Simon and Ida (Fields) Majahad. She was born in Carver and lived in Rochester for most of her life. Mrs. Gayoski graduated from Middleboro High School […] Read more »
The experience of autism varies for each person, just like experience varies for neurotypical individuals. However, there are some characteristics that we can all learn about that will make the day-to-day world of those with autism an easier place to navigate. Who better to learn from than someone with autism? Join Charles McIntire at the […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Yacht Club wrapped up the 2017 Season with its Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet at the Waypoint Center in New Bedford. Rachel Westgate was installed as Rear Commodore to join returning Flag officers Commodore Ed Sargent, Vice Commodore Kai Srisirikul, Treasurer Charlie Smith and Secretary Stephanie Ducharme. The year’s racing and cruising events were […] Read more »
Here’s a startling, and more so, horrific truth – Plymouth County leads the country in tick bites that result in the spread of disease; and not only one disease like the notorious Lyme disease, but other “co-infections” where a tick bite induces more than one illness in humans. On November 4, Blake Dinius, entomologist and […] Read more »
As we make our way into November, don’t be surprised if your local police officers look like they haven’t shaved in weeks. For the privilege of growing out their facial hair, officers from Rochester are paying up and participating in “No-Shave November” in support of veterans and military families. Traditionally, police departments have a grooming […] Read more »