Survival Leads to Discovery, Redemption

            He’s a grown man now, a man who has survived torture and torment, grief from immeasurable losses, disappointments and finally discovery that led to redemption of his true self. But that kind of transformation doesn’t come free of charge. It takes a great deal of acceptance and forgiveness, qualities that are found in vast […] Read more »

SLT Hosting Holiday Open House

Come celebrate land conservation in Marion with the Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) at our Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 9 from 6 to 8 pm at 173 Spring Street in Marion.             Bring a guest or two and learn more about the work of the Sippican Lands Trust with our volunteers, members, supporters and […] Read more »

Rochester Holiday Decorating Contest

Let’s shine some lights in Rochester on this Holiday Season. The Rochester Lions Club is having a holiday decorating contest.             Put up your best lights and decorations display on your house and/or yard between now and December 15th. Judging to take place on the evening of December 15.             So, bring the beautiful lights […] Read more »

COA Ready for Pavilion, Food Bank

            The Marion Council on Aging and Friends of the Marion Council on Aging put forth a readiness to tackle two projects that could change the community, the pavilion outside the Cushing Community Center and a food bank inside.             The two items before the Marion Select Board on Tuesday night are the latest in […] Read more »

Robert E. Chandler

Robert E. Chandler, 93, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 5, 2021. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Dowd) Chandler.             Born in New Bedford, son of the late Earl and Alice (Guillet) Chandler, he lived in New Bedford for many years before moving to Rochester.             Robert served proudly in […] Read more »

Violet L. (Gibbs) Adams

Violet L. (Gibbs) Adams, 95, of Marion passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 at home. She was the wife of the late Nelson M. Adams, Jr. and the daughter of the late Thornton and Violet (Bennett) Gibbs.             She was born and raised in Marion. She graduated from Wareham High School.             Survivors […] Read more »

Tri-County Symphonic Band

‘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 12, 1:30 pm at the Sippican School, 16 Spring St. […] Read more »

James P. Manning

James P. Manning, 86, a 32 year resident of Marion, died Thursday, December 2nd of Alzheimer’s disease.             Jim worked as a manufacturer’s representative covering the New England states with his partner Sheila Mitchell, a long career that he much enjoyed. Until recently he was a tennis player and loved living in Marion. Jim always […] Read more »

Student Awards to Be Decided with TLC

The Marion Scholarship Committee has applied the final touches to its annual application form that will become available in local high schools before Christmas vacation.             The committee met via Zoom on Monday to discuss any wrinkles and solve any questions except the one anyone would want to know: How many scholarships are available and […] Read more »

Projects Set Back by Storm

John Rockwell may be sailing abroad, but that isn’t stopping the chairman of the Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission from connecting for scheduled public meetings via a Zoom connection.             When MOSAC connects online Thursday, December 2, the commission will be looking to produce a representative to the town’s Community Preservation Committee.             In the […] Read more »