Police Chief John Garcia reports that the Marion Police Department is investigating an armed home invasion in which the victims appeared to be targeted by a group of suspects. Police do not believe there is a general danger to the public. On Friday, January 3, at 11:48 pm, Marion Police received a 911 call requesting […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center is pleased to present its first exhibition of 2020, the Winter Members’ Show. The show opens Friday, January 10with an evening reception from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, and runs through Saturday, February 15. All current Marion Art Center members are invited to participate in the MAC’s member exhibitions, occurring twice a year. Music […] Read more »
The Cape Cod and Islands Boy Scouts of America announced on January 6 that Emily Newell, formerly of Mattapoisett and a graduate of ORR, has earned the rank of Quartermaster from Sea Scout Ship 40. The rank is equivalent to Eagle in the BSA ranking system. Newell is only the second Quartermaster in the council […] Read more »
The box turtle is a common and colorful member of the terrestrial tortoise family. It has an ornate orange decorative shell with bony plates hinging at the bottom to retract its legs and head for protection against predators. Because it is slow and vulnerable, thousands of these placid turtles are killed crossing highways every year […] Read more »
On Saturday, January 18 at 1:00 pm, join us for Sharpie Mug Decorating. A family-friendly event, we will provide the supplies and you will just need to bring the talent. Please register before January 11 to ensure we have enough supplies. On Saturday, January 25 at 1:00 pm, Dungeons and Dragons will meet again to continue their quest. New […] Read more »
Town of Somerset Fire Department Chief Scott H. Jepson, 54, of Somerset, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020. He was the husband of sixteen-years to Angelina (Botta) Jepson. Scott was born in New Bedford, the son of Anne W. (Marsden) Bernard of Mattapoisett and Russell W. Jepson of Taunton. He graduated from Old Rochester […] Read more »
Colby Rottler of Mattapoisett is a chef, not a baker. This was professed clearly on December 29 when he gave a presentation on cooking at the Mattapoisett Public Library. Nonetheless, he was not always a chef. His first career – and one that he was involved in for decades – was as a banker. But like […] Read more »
The South Coast Chamber Music Series (SCCMS) presents a weekend of Beethoven to mark the legendary composer’s 250th birthday. The program for “Beethoven CCL” includes his Second Symphony – for piano trio – as well as his G Major violin and piano sonata of 1803, which honors the traditions of Mozart and Haydn while gently […] Read more »
The next Open Table will be on Friday, January 10 in Reynard Hall at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Come celebrate the New Year with a delicious hot meal. There’s no charge for the meal, although donations are gratefully accepted. Doors open at 4:30 pm and supper will be served at 5:00 pm. This is a community event […] Read more »
Margot Appleton hasn’t been running cross-country races very long, but she is already gaining national recognition for her ability to put her best foot forward. The Mattapoisett native is a junior at Portsmouth Abbey where she attends high school. Appleton is not new to competitive sports, having been a competitive swimmer in the recent past. […] Read more »