The Marion Art Center is pleased to present its newest exhibition, the Pastel Paintings of Janet Schwartz & Dave Kaphammer, which features two artists working in pastels. The exhibit runs April 5 through May 16 with an artists’ reception on Saturday, April 5 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the MAC, located at 80 […] Read more »

The Rochester Republican Town Committee invites the public to a pizza & movie night at the Ponderosa Sportsman Club, in Acushnet, on Monday, March 31, at 6:00 pm. The movie is, “Am I Racist?” by Matt Walsh. Come, and invite a friend. Read more »

The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2. We meet at the American Legion Hall on Depot Street. Social time begins at 5:00 pm followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. Our speaker will be introduced at 6:40 pm. Chef Colby is planning another satisfying meal. Callers, please send your counts […] Read more »

The Old Rochester Regional High School (ORRHS) Early Childhood High School Students are excited to host Touch A Truck—a fun-filled, hands-on event for children and families.             This free event will take place on Saturday, May 17 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at 135 Marion Rd., Mattapoisett. A rain date is scheduled for May […] Read more »

The Friends of Plumb Library will be holding a 2-day book sale in the library’s downstairs program space on Friday, April 25 from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Saturday, April 26 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.             The Library will begin accepting donations of books, DVDs, puzzles, and CDs for the sale on […] Read more »

The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library in Marion are excited to announce that the star attraction at their 2nd Annual Afternoon Tea fundraiser will be local singer-songwriter Grace Morrison. The event will again be held at the Marion Music Hall on Sunday, April 13. It will begin at 3:00 pm with a sumptuous tea […] Read more »

Senator Michael J. Rodrigues, Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, and newly-elected State Representative Mark Sylvia will host a public meeting at the Rochester Council on Aging on Wednesday, March 26, at 6:00 pm. Dubbed, “An Evening of Conversation,” the public meeting will offer a close up look at the state budget […] Read more »

As you may remember, last year the Marion Town Party was cancelled due to concerns of mosquito-borne diseases in the area. With that in mind, the Committee has decided to move the event to July.             Save the date. The Annual Marion Town Party will be held on Saturday, July 26 (rain date is Sunday, […] Read more »

Spring has sprung and we’ve got a lot of great things coming up at the Library.             Join the Writer’s Group at 6:30 pm Thursday, March 20 for writing prompts, sharing, and snacks. This group is open to anyone 18+ and will help you get your creative writing ideas flowing.             Books and Babble Bookclub […] Read more »

A rabies clinic for cats and dogs will be held on Sunday, March 23 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm noon at the Mattapoisett Highway Department, 5 Mendell Road. This clinic is open to all regardless of residency. Cats must be in carriers and dogs must be leashed. Vaccination fee is $15. Please bring proof […] Read more »