The Town of Marion is presently organizing the Annual Marion Fourth of July Parade that is scheduled for Wednesday, July 4at 9:00 am sharp. The Parade will form beginning at 8:00 am on the Fourth of July in the ball field behind the Marion Town House and adjacent to the Sippican School. Parade organizers will […] Read more »
ArtStart is a summer program for younger children (ages 4 1/2 to 9 years), offered during June and July and regularly enrolls 144 children each summer. TheArtStart staff consists of music teachers, art teachers, theater arts teachers and various specialists who teach throughout the year. All faculty members are professionals in their fields. There are […] Read more »
As the Town of Marion seeks to become a ‘Green Community,’ the Marion Board of Selectmen on June 5 committed to taking the next step towards acceptance into the state program. This means that by going green, Marion could be seeing another shade of green in the form of hundreds of thousands of dollars in […] Read more »
Coretta Scott King once said, “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” There isn’t a soul who would buy into this notion more than that of Ted Reinstein, author of New England’s General Stores: Exploring an American Classic. On the peaceful evening of Thursday, May 31, […] Read more »
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish? Now’s your chance! Let the MassWildlife Angler Education Program be your guide, in partnership with the Buzzards Bay Coalition, on Thursday, June 14from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Mary’s Pond. Mary’s Pond is located at the end of Perry’s Lane in Rochester. At this free event, […] Read more »
All levels are welcome, whether experienced or your first time. Tai Chi has many health benefits and is practiced in a slow, focused manner with breathing techniques. Relax and be balanced within yourself, and carry that feeling into your life. Join instructor Mary Beth Soares every Monday at 8:45 am at Ned’s Point (in inclement […] Read more »
For over 60 years, the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club has been striving to help young people in their educational pursuits. This year, the Club is happy to award two scholarships to students from Old Rochester Regional High School. The selected students are Maxine Kellum and Samantha Ball. Maxine Kellum will attend Fairfield University and major in […] Read more »
During a time when most schools are adopting the ‘no tolerance’ policy towards discipline, Sippican School is exploring a new approach that fosters a more positive, conciliatory outcome to conflict that helps students learn from their mistakes and feel included in the process of resolving conflict. Sippican School Assistant Principal Sarah Goerges introduced the concept […] Read more »
During the Senior Awards Night at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School on May 31, Superintendent-Director Aaron Polansky surprised Rochester Police Chief Paul Magee with an award honoring him for all the years of community building and support he provided the school during his tenure as chief. Magee will retire on September 14, but […] Read more »
The 2018 MIAA All-State Championship once again witnessed multiple Old Rochester Regional track and field athletes putting on their best performances. Though the Bulldogs were unable to walk away with a first place finisher this year, they did see Meg Hughesfinish fifth in the 400 meter with 57.22-second run and the 4×400 meter relay team […] Read more »