Somehow, Old Colony football is heading into uncharted, yet strangely familiar territory. While the idea might seem a bit convoluted, it’s rather simple. For the first time in program history, the Cougars will play for the State Vocational Championship on Thursday. The farthest they’ve made it in the State Vocational tournament was in 2016, when […] Read more »
The Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) is wrapping up a study of Route 6 which spans from Route 240 in Fairhaven east to High Street in Wareham. The study area covers approximately 13 miles, six signalized intersections and includes a substantial number of residences, businesses, and institutional uses. SRPEDD is holding two […] Read more »
The Sippican Woman’s Club Holiday House Tour, themed “A Simple Holiday” in Marion will be held on Saturday, December 14, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This is a yearly event, held for over 30 years, and the proceeds of which go to scholarships for Marion students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. The Tour begins in Handy’s […] Read more »
Are you reminiscing about beautiful summer days on the water? Or, are you looking for a locally-inspired, locally-sourced gift? Look no further than the Elizabeth Taber Library! They are offering beautiful sailboat ornaments which are hand-blown. Each ornament measures 3” x 3.5”, is numbered and comes in a gift box. Stop by the library soon […] 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 »
Joan M. White 85, of Rochester passed away at her home Thursday, December 5, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Desmond C. White. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Richard Pilling and the late Lena Mae (Davis) Pilling. Joan is survived by her children; Lynn Marie Carvalho and her […] Read more »
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the land, Town folks were gathering to hear the Tri-County Symphonic Band. The Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, celebrates the festive holiday season with its annual Children’s Christmas Concert, on Sunday, December 8, 1:30 pm at the Sippican School, 16 Spring St. Marion MA, […] Read more »
Join the Buzzards Bay Coalition to look out for the Geminid meteor shower, sometimes called the “king” of meteor showers, at The Bogs (138 Acushnet Rd., Mattapoisett) on Friday, December 13 from 8:00 to 10:00 pm. Far away from the city lights, the 500-acre Mattapoisett River Reserve offers visitors a dark, expansive sky to view this exciting […] Read more »
Eugenia “Jeannie” (Pina) Oliver Hines, also known as the “Matriarch of the Oliver Family”, age 91, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Charles “Chuck” A. Hines and former wife of the late John Oliver. Eugenia was born in Plymouth, MA to […] Read more »
Rochester Troop 31 delivered food donations they have been collecting all month to Shepherd’s Pantry in Acushnet for Thanksgiving. November was Scouting for Food Month and Troop 31 Scouts and Leaders take this type of community service very seriously. This year they will be extending Scouting for Food to December as well! The Troop has been […] Read more »