Ambassador Galen L. Stone II, an influential senior diplomat and WWII veteran who in retirement helped direct numerous educational and philanthropic organizations in the greater Boston area, passed away on January 23 surrounded by his loving family. Ambassador Stone was born on the 4th of July in 1921, the eldest child of Robert G. Stone […] Read more »
Opening on March 16 for two weekends and closing Sunday, March 25, Theatre One Productions brings to the Alley Stage at 133 Center Street in Middleboro Neil Simon’s hit comedy The Last of the Red Hot Lovers, directed by Dan Groves of Wareham. Tickets are cash only at the door; $18 for Seniors/Students and $20 […] Read more »
A group of Rochester residents, through their attorney Ben O’Grady, are seeking the assistance of the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA), a division of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. The reason for the request: the apparent resurrection of plans for a bituminous concrete manufacturing facility on five acres off Kings Highway that […] Read more »
Registrations are now being accepted for Showstoppers’ 14th Annual School Vacation Performing Arts Program to be held April 16-20 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily at the Congregational Church in Mattapoisett. This year, we are offering a Junior Program for elementary school students as well as a Senior Program for students in junior high […] Read more »
Help Make Marion Even Greater! No question, we live in an extraordinary town. How did it get that way, and how is it staying that way? We can thank many caring, dedicated residents before us who stepped up to serve on our boards, committees, and commissions. Our elections are coming up on Friday, May 18, […] Read more »
Robert John Ball, age 62, of Mattapoisett MA passed away suddenly and peacefully in his home on March 8, 2018. He was husband of 26 years to Faith (Jenney) Ball, and loved father to Catherine and Samantha Ball. Bob was also a beloved son of Washington family, Marilyn Ball and the late DuWayne Ball, and […] Read more »
Phyllis J. Davis, 84, of Nokomis, FL, formerly of Marion, MA died Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the Venice Bayfront Regional Health Center in Venice. She was the beloved wife of Everett M. Davis. Born in Peabody, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Xenia (Lapata) Gretchenuk. A graduate of Katherine Gibbs School, […] Read more »
The Rochester Board of Selectmen on March 5 officially appointed Sergeant Robert Small as the next police chief to replace Chief Paul Magee when he retires this year on September 14. Small engaged in a brief public interview that evening, during which he stressed readiness to take over the department. Small completed an executive development […] Read more »
Take a morning stroll while learning about the unique habitats at our area’s parks, trails and forests during a free four-week Wednesday Walkabout series in March, hosted by the Buzzards Bay Coalition. During each walk, which take place on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 to 11:00 am, you’ll enjoy some fresh spring air while you tour […] Read more »
To the Editor: I am appalled and disgusted by the amount of trash that is destroying our beautiful town! I have never seen so much of it and am astounded that it is being obviously discarded carelessly by uncaring people! I started to put a trash bag in my trunk and stop as often as […] Read more »