There is something extraordinary happening at the Marion Art Center right now. Under the direction of Jodi Stevens and the board of directors, a new course has been charted, one that brings local youth to the forefront of the local art world. With the launch of the MAC’s Young Artist Program, a collaboration […] Read more »
Through the generosity of Marion residents, the Marion Scholarship and Education Committee is offering a scholarship to high school seniors who will graduate in 2021. Applicants must live in Marion, be in good academic standing, and accepted at a recognized college for the fall of 2021. Application requirements can be obtained through the […] Read more »
In the woods of Rochester, far from the eyes of the curious, sits a small family burial ground surrounded by a stone wall and overgrown trees and brush. Only one stone can be found there, though; however, in a letter written in 1989, the writer remembered more. As a child, in 1904-1911, she and her […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson told the March 15 joint meeting of the Marion Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen that the Fiscal Year 2022 budget for Sippican School will see a 2.43-percent increase, and the FY22 budget for the ORR School District will see a 2.47-percent increase. These percentages […] Read more »
Tri-Town Early Childhood Program Registration for 2021-2022 is open online. Children who have attended high-quality preschools are well prepared for their future learning. In an effort to provide this opportunity to more children, the Tri-Town Early Childhood Program enrolls children ages 2.9 to 5 years. Class size is limited to 15 children per day. The […] Read more »
Donald R. LaBrode, 66, of Acushnet passed away at home on March 14, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Donna (Mayer) LaBrode. Last year they celebrated their 47th year of tireless and dedicated love. Donald was born on January 7, 1955 in New Bedford to the late Myles […] Read more »
Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission Vice Chairman Alan Harris reported on a meeting with a Natural Resources Conservation Service representative and learned that the parking situation at Grassi Bog “was not so cool” in the eyes of federal officials. “It’s getting a little bit muddy with deep muddy ruts,” Harris told the March […] Read more »
For over 50 years, the Tri-County Symphonic Band has drawn large and enthusiastic crowds of those who love good music. With a repertoire that includes traditional and contemporary classical music as well as jazz, Broadway, and popular selections, the band has developed great audience excitement throughout the South Coast area. In addition to many concerts […] Read more »
Lorna E. (Lizotte) Boulanger, 72, of Rochester, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Vibra Hospital of Southeastern MA following a long illness. She was the wife of Donald R. Boulanger. Mrs. Boulanger was born in Wareham, daughter of the late Leo N. and Edith I. (Reynolds) Lizotte and had been a lifelong […] Read more »
On March 3, Mattapoisett’s Master Plan Committee met to continue exploring concepts and ideas on what living in Mattapoisett might be like for all of its residents in the coming years. Building on the previously explored chapters, which included Land Use, Housing, Economic Development, and Climate Resiliency, on this night, the committee opened discussions […] Read more »