St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett, will have 8:00 am services July 12 with The Rev. Nathan J.A. Humphrey, Rector, St. John the Evangelist, Newport, RI. Masks are required and all other safety precautions will be in place at the church. All are welcome. Read more »
Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, while following the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Episcopal Diocese guidelines, will regather on Sunday, July 12 at 9:00 am. We open with the following restrictions: face mask or covering needed, maintain social distancing, no congregational singing, and no administration of Holy Communion. Please join us as we look forward to rejoining with our […] Read more »
Philip T. Moy, Jr., 94, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2020 at Alden Court Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Center in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Days earlier, Philip celebrated his birthday in the company of his nieces and beloved wife, May (Wong) Moy. Philip was born in Boston on July 1, 1926 to Lum Foon and Philip […] Read more »
There may not have been fireworks or large crowds of people cheering on from Mattapoisett’s historic harborside, but for the few that witnessed the launching of the new harbormaster’s boat July 4 was still a day for celebrations. Previously requested by former Harbormaster Jill Simmons and supported by new harbormaster Jamie McIntosh as a necessity, […] Read more »
The Museum of the Sippican Historical Society at 141 Front Street, directly across from the Marion General Store, is reopening on Saturday, July 11 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Lemonade will be served in the Memorial Garden on Main Street, just behind the Sippican Historical Society Building. Visitors are required to wear masks, and there will […] Read more »
Feeling overwhelmed? Encountering difficult times? Big decisions looming? In need of prayer? Let the Prayer Team at First Congregational Church of Rochester know how we can pray for you today and throughout the week; we would count it an honor and a blessing to do so. You can now submit a prayer request online by […] Read more »
Darren Drayton age 52 of East Freetown and Rochester, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020. He was the son of Charles Drayton and Diane (Pina) Johnson and her husband Rod. He was born in New Bedford and was a lifelong Southcoast resident. He was raised in Rochester, and attended Old Rochester Regional High School. […] Read more »
Todd Joseph Shockro passed away in Delaware on April 1, 2020 at the age of 42. He was raised in Mattapoisett, the beloved son of John and Cathy Shockro, and had moved to Delaware over 20 years ago when he joined his brother as a lifeguard on the Rehoboth Beach Patrol. In later years he […] Read more »
While it was disappointing for many to come to find out there would be no 50th running of the Mattapoisett Road Race this year, it turns out there were actually two races. The official “virtual” one, in which runners were only competing against themselves on a self-chosen course with an assignment to turn in a […] Read more »
Yoga at the Bandshell: Come one come all to an all levels class in the heart of seaside Marion. This class is open and encouraged for all levels. This is an intuitive group class that integrates mind, body, spirit, and breath. This class will focus on stress reduction, breathwork, stretching, strengthening, and balance with the […] Read more »