On Saturday, November 16 at 10:30 am, author Wendy O’Neal will be presenting a mindfulness program for children and parents. Children will be invited to participate in mindfulness activities followed by a small snack. Parents are welcome to find out more and ask questions at the end. Copies of Wendy O’Neal’s book, Breathing Makes it Better will be available. Registration […] Read more »
The ladies of the Rochester Women’s Club (RWC) are once again baking pies for Thanksgiving. The RWC has many new members who are very excited to bake this year. After a year off from pie-baking, we are back at it. Apple, squash and pumpkin pies will be available. The pies are $15 each and all […] Read more »
The right whale is so named because it is the right one to hunt as it often swims close to shore and is quite docile, not afraid of approaching boats, and floats when killed. As such, right whales have been hunted nearly to extinction and are classified as endangered by the entanglement of fishing nets […] Read more »
The full monthly newsletter and calendar are available on the Rochester COA website: www.rochestermaseniorcenter.com. Events and photographs are also posted on the Rochester COA Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Rochestercoa. The Rochester Senior Center has several special luncheon’s coming up. A donation of $5 per luncheon is suggested. Please call the Senior Center at 508-763-8723, or stop in […] Read more »
Join the Rochester Historical Society at their annual Potluck Supper at the Museum located at 355 County Road, Rochester. The potluck supper will be held on Wednesday, November 20 at 6:00 pm and it takes the place of the regular RHS speakers meeting; there is no cost to attend. If you can make it, please contact Connie […] Read more »
In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded half by the Sippican Historical Society and half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Due to the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were cataloged and photographed. The […] Read more »
Nancy Stafford Boston, age 89, of East Falmouth, MA, passed peacefully in her home on Nov. 4, 2019 in the company of loving family. She was the daughter of Birtwell Stafford & Eleanor Davis (Lowe) Priest & stepdaughter of Hart Jarvis & Margery Worth Beach. Nancy was born in Fall River, MA. She grew up […] Read more »
Marion Public Health Nurse Kathleen Downey says adults in the Tri-Town have begun to contact her concerned about Tri-Town teens presenting with signs of nicotine addiction. Downey initially introduced this topic to the Board of Health last week when she said, “I’ve had multiple conversations with parents at flu clinics and at my office concerned […] Read more »
Mattapoisett’s Florence Eastman Post 280 of the American Legion has a new Commander. After many years of service as the local chapter’s guiding force, Michael Lamoureaux retired from those duties in October when Rachel Perron, Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves, was elected. “Frankly, I’m terrified,” Perron said with a chuckle as she began the […] Read more »
Two seasons ago, Old Rochester Regional football came up short in the MIAA South Division 6 finals, losing 30-21 to Middleboro. In 2018, the Bulldogs made it back to the title game, knocked off Ashland 28-6 and, after a bye week, had a shot at the ultimate title: MIAA Division 6 Super Bowl champions. For […] Read more »