The Principal Michael C. Devoll of Old Rochester Regional High School announced today that Alexander Craig, Parker Simpson, Evan Smith, and Emma Vivino have been named Commended Students in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented […] Read more »
During the October 29 meeting of the Mattapoisett Marine Advisory Board, once again Mattapoisett Harbormaster Jamie McIntosh presented financial realities that would have a direct impact on the Waterfront Enterprise Fund’s ability to complete the wharfs’ to-do list. First up was a discussion to finalize increases and maintain control over tackle inspections. McIntosh […] Read more »
When the curtain of darkness begins to fall for the last act of afternoon bird watching upon the coastal stage of Little Bay in Fairhaven, from the front-row seat of our seaside terrace, my wife Jan and I have witnessed a string of crows moving inland to roost for the night. Crows know […] Read more »
On Thursday, November 12 at 3:30 pm, join us online for “Good Vibrations with Mad Science: An Interactive ZOOM program”, an interactive program through ZOOM learning about sound. Students explore physics of sound transmission and creation. Concepts like vibration, frequency (pitch), sound waves, and even the transmission of sound waves in a vacuum will all be addressed. […] Read more »
To the Editor, The Marion Garden Group Beautification Initiative would like to thank all the people responsible for helping us keep the lovely gardens around town looking their best this summer. Because of the limited resources the town could provide to assist us with our watering efforts, we had a devoted group of “Planter Angels” […] Read more »
During the October 29 meeting of the Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals, several hearings dealt with applicants petitioning to add multi-family structures to existing single-family residences. First up was Town Planner Donald Spirlet, 9 Coombs Road. Spirlet’s filing requested a variance that would grant the construction of a garage and mudroom with a […] Read more »
The Mary Celeste Whiskey & Wine Library gained two approvals after a 4:30 pm public hearing with the Marion Board of Selectmen on November 3 at the Marion Music Hall. The first was for the transfer of an on-premises alcohol license from 149-151 Front Street to 7 Cottage Street. Founder/Manager Mike Achilles represented […] Read more »
By the time you read this, Election Day will have come and gone and hopefully we will know who our next president will be; so, it seems like a good time to get the perspective of history. Abraham Holmes, whose extensive memoirs I have previously cited, was born and raised in Rochester. As an adult […] Read more »
Judith A. Smith, 82, of Marion, died November 5, 2020 at Wareham Healthcare after a period of declining health. She was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Dorothy D. Smith of Marion. She lived in Marion for most of her life. For many years she was employed by Aerovox in New Bedford. […] Read more »
Betty Ann (Weigel) Thomson of Rochester, MA died on Friday, October 23, 2020 after a long illness. She was 87. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Alexander J. Thomson, her six children and their partners, Kurt and his wife, Jennifer, of New Brighton, PA, Holly and her partner Armand of N Dartmouth, […] Read more »