Rochester’s selectmen on June 21 approved a plan to give town employee retirees a one-time 5% Cost of Living Adjustment raise for 2023 that will cost the town budget $25,000 for the next five years. Town Treasurer Kory Lyon presented the plan to the board on behalf of the Plymouth County Retirement Board, […] Read more »
The Marion Mile is a six-week running series for kids. It takes place on Tabor Academy’s Duffy turf fields in Tuesday evening from June 27 to August 1 (with the exception of July 4 when it will be held on Wednesday July 5.) This is the 20th annual running of the event. Information about the […] Read more »
On Saturday, July 1, the Marion Concert Band will open its 2023 concert season with a program of patriotic music in celebration of Independence Day. The program is as follows: National Emblem March – E. E. Bagley Star Spangled Spectacular – G. M. Cohan American Pageant – T. Knox Our Glorious Land – J. Olivadoti […] Read more »
At their 2023 Annual Meeting, the Sippican Historical Society proudly presented Margie Baldwin as the recipient of the Sippican Historical Society Distinguished Service Award, recognizing her exceptional contributions to Marion. This accolade pays tribute to Ms. Baldwin’s tireless efforts in preserving Marion’s rich history and fostering community engagement. In her honor, a variegated dogwood was […] Read more »
Tamara (Lukowicz) O’Hara, 53, of Marion passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on Thursday, June 22, 2023. She was the wife and soulmate of Shawn O’Hara. Born in Providence Rhode Island, the daughter of Glenn and Celine (DeCesere) Lukowicz, she spent her early childhood in Hawaii, and most of her life in Marion. […] Read more »
A Summer Book Sale will be held July 7 & 8 from 10 to 3 on the grounds of the Elizabeth Taber Library at 8 Spring Street, Marion. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the ETL, a newly formed support group for the library. Donations of gently used books (no textbooks, please), […] Read more »
Rochester’s Water Commission hosted a further airing of the dispute with the Buzzards Bay Coalition that’s kept the town’s Conservation Commission from signing on to a multitown Conservation Restriction that includes Rochester land without a clear resolution. The CR discussed during the commission’s June 14 public meeting would protect 241 acres of aquifer […] Read more »
When the months of Spring slide along the coastline into Summer, the reptilian Snapping Turtle has risen from the muddy bottom of brackish river tributaries to journey overland to lay her eggs. First, the female has to meet and make love with the male turtle to fertilize her eggs. However, Mother Nature usually […] Read more »
Happy Pride! We are celebrating June at the library with books, crafts, giveaways, and programs! Visit the library to find LQBTQ+ centered fiction, history, poetry, essays, romances, crafts and cooking, biographies and more! Pride and Joy Karaoke Party Thursday June 22 from 6 to 8 pm – Join us for food, music, and fun […] Read more »
Tuesday Night Ensign Series on June 13, Brou Ha Ha won the night with a first and second, followed by Odyssey and Black ice. Wednesday night started under threatening skies but racers managed to finish before the rains came. Class A winner was Restless and Class B was Fir Na Tine Read more »