The Marion Fireworks Committee is excited to announce that the annual fireworks display is back this summer—Saturday, July 1 at dusk, just off Silvershell Beach. We’d like to thank everyone who donated to this beloved community tradition. It’s a total town effort, and we sincerely appreciate your generosity. Donations will continue to be […] Read more »
To the Editor: What a beautiful weekend we had as a dream came to life and a humble wooden boat brought the world to Mattapoisett’s shores. Thank you Arabella, and God’s speed wherever you may roam. Patricia W. Cole The views expressed in the “Letters to the Editor” column are not necessarily those […] Read more »
According to Marion Energy Management Committee member Alanna Nelson, Cape and Vineyard Electric Cooperative (CVEC) spoke to the developer of the Benson Brook capped landfill solar project, and “things are beginning to unlock.” After procurement issues extended renegotiation of the agreement, it appears they are moving ahead with the project, said Nelson during […] Read more »
Derek Medeiros didn’t have vocational on his resume, but he had it in his life, and the opportunity to experience that side of public education is a logical step for the 43-year-old principal of Rochester Memorial School. The opportunity emerged this spring to join Greater New Bedford Vocational-Technical High School as one of […] Read more »
“Make way for new books by donating your used ones for others to enjoy” is the urgent plea from the Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library, as the group prepares for its next Book Sale to be held on the library grounds from 10 – 3 on Friday and Saturday, July 7 and 8. […] 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 for small groups, and registration is limited. Friday morning programs nature programs will take place from 9 am […] Read more »
Marcia Jean O’Neill, 72, of Rochester, formerly of West Yarmouth, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023 surrounded by the love and care of her devoted family after a courageous battle with Myelodyplastic Syndrome (MDS). Born in Quincy, she was the oldest of 4 children born to the late William N. and Jean M. […] Read more »
In its final public meeting of the 2022-23 academic year, the Marion School Committee heard an update on the two-year School Improvement Plan. Principal Marla Sirois said seeing students make “such strides during the pandemic and seeing the outcomes at the end” was a thrill. Thanking stakeholders, Sirois highlighted 21st century and project-based […] Read more »
The ancient species of the common Loon is one of the oldest living creatures on the face of the Earth. They go back several billion years in time and are among the first amphibious creatures that first crawled up on land out of the waters of the sea. By so doing, they became a […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street will host two local authors this month. Families are invited on Thursday, June 22 at 3 pm for a story time and Q & A session with local author Paul Steven Stone and illustrator Don Carter, creators of Cock-A-Doodle-Don’t, a children’s book. All ages welcome. […] Read more »