Someone out there will know the answer to this question: When humankind first developed a written language, how long did it take before poetry was created? Since that moment, whenever it was, for centuries the poet has been the one to bring forth all the emotions, sensations, observations, intuitions, and all manners of mindfulness to […] Read more »
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. Due to the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were catalogued and photographed. The […] Read more »
Our 4th annual charity yard sale will take pace on Saturday, May 11from 8:00 am – 11:00 am on Baptist Street. There will be a variety of items for sale: antique tools, ceramics, antique irons, furniture, games, garden furniture, etc. Come buy a treasure and support the Mattapoisett Museum! Questions: 508-758-2844 or info@mattapoisetthistoricalsociety.org. Read more »
The Marion Art Center (MAC) has announced open auditions for all roles in the upcoming production of Death by Design by Rob Urbinati, a farcical look at the British Murder Mystery. What happens when you mix the brilliant wit of Noel Coward with the intricate plotting of Agatha Christie? Set during a weekend in an […] Read more »
Tuesday, May 7at 6:30 pm. Author Donna Lee Tufts’ “Lola, My Girl” Author Donna Lee Tufts (My Kayak) returns to the Elizabeth Taber Library with the heartwarming true story of Lola; a rescue dog from St. Thomas and her journey to Marion. Wednesday, May 15at 5:00 pm. Jill Sandford from Art for Your Mind presents “The Abstract […] Read more »
Throughout the coastal waters of New England, the annual migration of river herring has been a seasonal “must see” event. Watching thousands of small fish swim upstream to natal waters, traveling from saltwater oceans to freshwater streams and ponds, is one of nature’s miracles. Yet these marine animals, like most living things on the plant, […] Read more »
Courtesy of the League of Women Voters, Mattapoisett residents enjoyed the chance to meet some of their 2019 Annual Election candidates on April 27 – all running uncontested now, after Seth Hiller dropped out of the Board of Selectmen race earlier this month, essentially handing the election to incumbent Jordan Collyer for a sixth term […] Read more »
SSV Tabor Boy, the 92’ sail training schooner owned by Tabor Academy in Marion, will be making history on June 14 when she will be crossing the starting line on her way to Bermuda as one of the classic yacht entries in the 2019 Marion Bermuda Race! https://marionbermuda.com/ The Race Committee expects around 100 boats […] Read more »
The Rochester Historical Society will be sponsoring an estate jewelry sale/gold appraisal on Saturday, May 4from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Rochester Church/Museum 355 County Road Rochester. Joel Gonsalves, jeweler from the Surry Jewelry Service at What a Find in Fairhaven will be available between 9:00 am – 11:00 am to appraise and purchase […] Read more »
Are you looking for a different Mother’s Day or thank you gift? Are you trying to show a special person that you are thinking of them? Or do you just want to treat yourself? With warmer weather and longer days; brown turning to green, our thoughts focus on our gardens. Let us help you get […] Read more »