It is always fascinating to me how far an article I’ve written for our local news magazines can travel. In October of 2021, I wrote about two navy planes that crashed while doing practice maneuvers over Mary’s Pond. Recently, I received an email from Eric Wiberg who is involved with an organization that looks for […] Read more »
Sippican Woman’s Club members and guests are headed to New Bedford. Join us for lunch, meeting and tour of the New Bedford Glass Museum at The Wamsutta Club, 427 County Street, New Bedford on Friday, November 10. Lunch served at 11:30 am. During dessert, a business meeting will be held, followed by tour at 1:00 […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Health didn’t disagree during its October 19 public meeting about the definition of a bedroom as much as whether the town should be increasing its involvement beyond the application of state regulations that already exist. For Board of Health purposes, a bedroom is defined to help establish what is […] Read more »
Captain Lawrence J. O’Pezio, 89, of Melbourne, Florida passed away on November 1, 2023. He was born February 21, 1934 to the late Victor and Mary O’Pezio of Bay Shore, N.Y. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Janice (Jan) Heintzelman O’Pezio. Larry attended Bay Shore High School and then went on to […] Read more »
James C. Holden, age 86, of Mattapoisett died peacefully on Saturday November 4, 2023, in his home alongside his loving wife of 63 years Patricia (Fielding) Holden whom he completely adored. He was born in New Bedford, MA on July 26, 1937, to Gardner and Hilda (Viera) Holden. He was raised in the West […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s annual Holiday Fair will be held on Saturday, December 2 from 9 am to 1 pm in Reynard Hall at 27 Church Street in Mattapoisett. This year’s event will include homemade frozen foods, baked treats, hand knitted and crafted items, Christmas/holiday decorations, gift items, greenery for wreaths as well as jewelry, […] Read more »
On Saturday, November 11, Veterans Day, various town organizations will hold commemorative services to honor the millions of American men and women who have served in uniform, from the Revolutionary War through today and the ways in which their services to this great nation have provided us with the freedom and lives we live and […] Read more »
If you have been paying very close attention, you will know that the holidays are quickly approaching. I saw my first Christmas shopping ad on television back on October 21. On the 23rd, that big city newspaper north of here ran a 36-point, bold-faced headline proclaiming “Just 62 Shopping Days Left“! And on the […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center announces its annual exhibit, Small Works + Holiday Shop. The show runs Saturday, November 11 through Friday, December 15, with an opening reception scheduled on Saturday, November 11 from 3:00-5:00 pm. The exhibit will feature original works of art all under 14 inches, plus a curated selection of handmade goods such […] Read more »
The Elks of Wareham/New Bedford Lodge No. 73 sponsors the Elks Student of the Month and Student of the Year Awards for students enrolled in local area high schools. The criteria used in nominating a student includes a student who excels in scholarship, citizenship, performing arts, fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school and community service, […] Read more »