In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded one-half by the Sippican Historical Society and one-half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Because of the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were catalogued and photographed. The […] Read more »
With two amazing films already, the New Bedford Winter LGBTQ Film Series promises another knock-out documentary with Two Spirits on Sunday, March 25 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park located at 33 William Street, New Bedford. Co-Partners of the event are: the Greater New Bedford Community Health Center, […] Read more »
During this special season, the Mattapoisett Congregational Church invites the community to a week of beautiful services. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday on March 25. Please join us, and don’t forget to get your palm. On Thursday, March 29, please join us in a special remembrance of the Last Supper with a simple, family-style […] Read more »
At the start of the 2017-2018 boys’ basketball campaign, Old Rochester head coach Steve Carvalho wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from his team. Bulldog fans had become accustomed to star-studded teams that included the likes of Noah Fernandes and Matt Valles, among others. The depth eliminated most, if not all, the concern. Except for […] Read more »
It is an art form that incorporates history, chemistry, crafting, and the ability to know the difference between good dirt and bad. It is a career path that can take the student from academic studies of ancient people to the closets of contemporary kings and queens. And for one Rochester resident, it has been a […] Read more »
Kenneth H. Briggs, 85, of Wareham, formerly of Marion died Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion after a long illness. He was the husband of Mary E. (Potter) Briggs. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Martha (Erickson) Briggs. A journeyman electrician, Mr. Briggs worked […] Read more »
Join the Rochester Women’s Club in conjunction with the Rochester Land Trust on Saturday, April 21 for a Town-wide cleanup. Trash collection bags and gloves will be available at the Rochester Women’s Club at 37 Marion Road, Rochester from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Rochester Land Trust will also be collecting old electronic items. […] Read more »
Join the Buzzards Bay Coalition for a 5-mile guided group hike through the Mattapoisett River Reserve on Saturday, March 24 at 10:00 am. We’ll meet at The Bogs (138 Acushnet Road, Mattapoisett) and explore the reserve’s extensive trail network that connects to Tripps Mill and two newly opened properties, Tinkhamtown Woodlands and New Boston Trail. […] Read more »
To the Editor: I found Ms. Newell’s account of the recent Mattapoisett Conservation Commission’s March 12 meeting alarming. I also find that when a local official says something is in the “town’s interest,” they don’t usually mean “in the interest of most town residents” but rather that it is in the interest of a tiny […] Read more »
In most cases, a majority vote in your favor gets you what you want; but not if you’re Christian Loranger, the voters are the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals, and to win your appeal you need a ‘supermajority’ – at least four ‘yeas’ amongst one ‘nay.’ On March 15, the board agreed 3-2 that Loranger […] Read more »