Tabor to Perform Heathers: The Musical

Tabor Academy invites the public to their performance of their winter musical, Heathers: The Musical (HSE) on February 14-16at 7:30 pm. Heathers: The Musical, a satire dealing with the challenges of teen life, became an Off-Broadway hit in 2014. Because the subject matter was so relevant to high schools, the creators of the show, Kevin […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Police Department

To the Editor: I would like to thank the Mattapoisett Police Department and responders for the quick and professional response to my emergency calls for my wife Annette. The care in treating and transporting her to the hospital was done with great care, gentleness, and awareness of her condition. As the retired police chief of […] Read more »

Groundhog Day and a Snowy Owl

The annual observance of Groundhog Day has deep agricultural roots going back to 1887 when Pennsylvania Dutch Germanic farmers gathered to celebrate what had been an old-world religious observance called Candlemas. Candlemas was celebrated by lighting candles as a seasonal recognition of the celestial station of midwinter. The badger was the original animal conjured up […] Read more »

Winter StoryWalk Comes to Peirson Woods

Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) is featuring a Winter StoryWalk at its Peirson Woods property from February 1 to March 1in Marion. This year’s Winter StoryWalk at Peirson Woods features “Owl Moon” written by Jane Yolen and illustrated by John Schoenherr. StoryWalk is an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults! — to enjoy […] Read more »

ORRJH Students of the Month

Kevin T. Brogioli, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, announces the following Students of the Month for November 2018: Green Team: Ava McLaughlin & Elizabeth Higgins Orange Team: Addisyn Petrulli & Noah Sommers Blue Team: Erin Eilertsen & James Kippenberger Red team: Jaymison Gunschel & Anthony Marraffa Spacial Areas: Felicity Kulak & Bruce […] Read more »

Constance Ann (Whittaker) Miller

Constance Ann (Whittaker) Miller died on Tuesday January 8, 2019. The youngest of three, Connie was raised in Marion, Massachusetts. She was one of the first girls ever to attend Tabor Academy in Marion. From a young age, Connie was a gifted musician and during high school was selected to attend the prestigious Tanglewood Music […] Read more »