Abigail Adams of Mattapoisett was named to the Merrimack College Dean’s List for fall 2017. Shannon Lynch of Mattapoisett has been named to the Chancellor’s List at UMass Dartmouth in recognition of earning a fall 2017 semester grade point average of 3.8 or higher of a possible 4.0. Riley C. Johnson has been named to […] Read more »
One hundred and six voters attended the February 12 Special Town Meeting in Mattapoisett, with 102 of them supporting a temporary moratorium on commercial marijuana establishments in the seaside community. The Special Town Meeting was arranged by the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen after several Planning Board hearings found that voters had concerns […] Read more »
They make it look so easy, those Tabor Academy drama students. Every year, the young actors pull off another musical production as if they were born to play the part. On second thought, they don’t merely pull it – they smash it. That’s why this year’s selection of In the Heights, created by famed Hamilton […] Read more »
What to do at Plumb Library during the February vacation: STEM programs for ages 3-8 led by the “Friend-kensteins.” Pre-registration is required. You must register for each session individually. The schedule is: Tuesday, February 20, 10:30 – 11:30 am; Wednesday, February 21, 10:30 – 11:30 am; Thursday, February 22, 1:30 – 2:30 pm; Friday, February […] Read more »
What would you do if you suddenly found yourself responsible for the safe operation of a watercraft? A new 4-hour course may make all the difference. This short boating safety course is designed for those who are not normally at the helm, but who may be “Suddenly in Command” if the skipper becomes ill, gets […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce that Miss Teah Keogh has returned as Director and Instructor of MAC Dance Academy and is now registering children ages 3-6 for a spring 2018 session of classes. Classes are being offered on Mondays starting on March 12 and will run a total of 8 weeks (but […] Read more »
Marijuana has created a buzz in Marion, and a Special Town Meeting slated for February 15 at 6:45 pm at Sippican School will give Marion voters a chance to support or oppose an article to place a temporary moratorium on adult-use marijuana establishments in their town. On February 5, the Marion Planning Board held its […] Read more »
Save the date for this year’s razzle dazzle Symphony Seaside Swing! A vintage 1920s cabaret evening will take place on Saturday, June 2, when the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra hosts its annual Seaside Swing fundraiser at the Kittansett Club in Marion. This year’s seaside gala features a “High Hats & Flapper Show” as well as […] Read more »
Mikayla Demanche of Rochester has been named to the fall 2017 Dean’s List at American International College. Dean’s List students are full-time students with a grade point average between 3.3 and 4.0. Patrick Briand was named to the President’s List at Bentley University for his outstanding academic achievement in the fall 2017 semester. To be […] Read more »
PFC W. Becket Kiernan, USMC, 18, of Falmouth, formerly of Rochester, died on Monday, February 5, 2018, of Necrotizing Fasciitis at Desert Regional Memorial Hospital, in Palms Springs, CA. Born in Wareham, he was a graduate of Old Rochester Regional High School where he was an Honors and AP Student. Since he was 10 years […] Read more »