This year, Sippican Lands trust (SLT) installed new wildlife interpretive signs at SLT’s Osprey Marsh property on Point Road in Marion. These permanent wildlife signs will be visible along the boardwalk for those interested in learning more about the habitats and wildlife species in the maritime forests of coastal Marion. These newly installed signs […] Read more »
The Marion Natural History Museum’s Summer Program is one of the most well-known and well-regarded in the Southcoast area. Children from across the country visit us each summer and participate in the program. The programs are designed to be small groups, and the program size is limited and registration restricted in size. This program will […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center joins more than two dozen local cultural organizations to launch a celebration of the arts across the SouthCoast region May 6-15. SouthCoast Spring Arts is a 10-day festival celebrating the arts in our communities by connecting innovative, creative and affordable art and cultural events in communities across the region, from Fall […] Read more »
The Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals is close to deciding on approving a special permit for a 190-foot-tall, monopole-style telecommunications tower facility on High Street in the face of a roomful of abutters airing their objections and concerns. Industrial Tower and Wireless LLC seek a special permit to reduce the required setback distance […] Read more »
The Kestrel falcons were adorable little sparrow hawks less than a foot long with black stripes under their eyes and down the side of their face to reduce glare from the sun, while hunting high in the sky. Since the year 1966, their species title tied to the falcon birds of prey, Kestral falcons […] Read more »
The Sippican Lands Trust is seeking applicants for its “Helen A. Arthur” Scholarship. A monetary award of up to $1,000 is available to a Marion, Massachusetts resident who is a graduating senior from any secondary school by June 2022 and is preferably pursuing an education in environmental studies or a related field. Applicants must […] Read more »
It’s become commonplace to have almost anything we need or want delivered to our front doors. Groceries from Peapod, Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash and everything else from Amazon. Anyone growing up during the 2000’s, no doubt sees these deliveries as a marvel of today’s world. However, when you look at the memories of Rochester residents […] Read more »
The First Congregational Church of Marion, 28 Main Street, is preparing for Holy Week with special services, music and events. The community is invited to share the meaning of our Lord’s resurrection and the joy that this special week brings. Holy week begins with Palm Sunday, April 10, heralding Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. […] Read more »
Claire (Saucier) Gaumont, 97, of Rochester, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at home. She was the wife of the late Roland Gaumont. Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Rosario J. and Eva (Lajoie) Saucier, she had resided in Rochester for the past 67 years. Mrs. Gaumont was a loving […] Read more »
We are so fortunate to have vital and active historical societies in the Tri-Towns, especially when they join forces to bring programming to those of us thirsty to learn more about our heritage. On March 24, through the cooperative efforts of the Mattapoisett Museum and the Sippican Historical Society, a presentation offering insights […] Read more »