Neighbors across the street from an inspiring display of teamwork involving the Rochester Fire Department and support from neighboring Wareham, Marion, Mattapoisett and Acushnet departments described the High Street house that caught fire on Monday morning in Rochester as “cursed.” A fire at the address had occurred two years ago, but what had […] Read more »
Mattapoisett’s Florence Eastman American Legion Post 280 hosted the annual Memorial Day Observances with participation from not only the post in the form of Post Commander Rachel Perron guiding the event that included performances from the Old Hammandtown Elementary School Band and the Showstoppers. With the passing of Chaplain Richard Langhoff, Tri-Town Veterans Agent […] Read more »
Rochester’s May 22 Town Election chose the incumbents over the challengers in every contested race but one. Josh Trombly became a new member of the Rochester School Committee with 667 votes, edging out incumbent Jason Chisholm, who garnered 644 votes. Trombly will be joined on the board by the highest vote getter in […] Read more »
Book Donation Days at the Elizabeth Taber Library will be held on June 8 and June 22 from 10 am to 1 pm, 8 Spring St, Marion. “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 […] Read more »
Robert Bullard Mitchell, beloved father, grandfather, brother and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 81 years old. Born on February 11, 1943 in Boston, son of Robert Amos Mitchell and Louise Appleton Bullard. Bob attended Fairhaven High School Class of 1961. After […] Read more »
Marion native Heather Corrigan will be singing with the Tri-County Symphonic at their 21st Annual Pops Concert on Sunday, June 9 at Tabor Academy. Heather is an actress, vocalist and voiceover artist from New York City. Raised in Marion, she has always been drawn to the stage, and after graduating from Tabor Academy went on […] Read more »
The summer is almost here. Celebrate at The Elizabeth Taber Library’s summer kickoff block party on Saturday June 15 from 11-2. Enjoy a 60-foot inflatable obstacle course, free ice cream, lawn games and face painting and crafts from the Marion Natural History Museum. Sign up for our kid’s summer reading program and check out events […] Read more »
It’s time to lace up your sneakers and start training for the Fourth of July Mattapoisett Road Race, “4 on the 4th”. Started in 1971 by Bob and Doris Gardner, 15 runners raced from Point Connett to Shipyard Park. Over the years, the route has changed a few times, and now, over 1000 runners start […] Read more »
Pat, Mom, Nana…Patricia E. Ryan, age 87, of Rochester passed away peacefully on Monday May 27, 2024 at home, surrounded by family. She was the loving wife of Vincent Ryan, who passed away three days earlier. They celebrated their 63rd anniversary earlier in May and are now together in God’s house. Pat was born […] Read more »
Vinny, Dad, Grampy……Vincent Ryan, age 91, of Rochester passed away on Friday May 24, 2024 at Boston Medical Center after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Patricia E. Ryan and celebrated their 63rd anniversary earlier in May. Vinny was born in New Bedford to Vincent C. and Grace (Neville) Ryan. He […] Read more »