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Marion Natural History Museum139 viewsAfter learning how to build a snake hibernaculum, a beaver lodge, and a bear den, the group tried their hand at creating miniatures for museum display. The beaver lodge was tested to see if it held water back and still kept the lodge dry inside. It was a huge success! Feel free to come in to view any of these creations during the museum’s open hours. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold.
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The Weekend on Cape Cod When Everything Changed139 viewsA positive vibe permeates the movie set of “The Weekend on Cape Cod When Everything Changed,” which is being filmed in Mattapoisett this month. Working long hours, the do-it-all staff improvises daily to provide support and supply nourishment for actors and crew. The story follows an Iranian immigrant who marries her billionaire boss's son to maintain her American visa, but the green-card arrangement encounters unexpected challenge when the bride’s besties bring boyfriends with their cross-cultural baggage.
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Sippican Choral Society139 viewsThe Sippican Choral Society is marking its 60th Birthday with a concert perfectly tuned to both its past and its legacy for quality choral musicianship. Photo By Michael J. DeCicco
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9th Congressional District Art Show 139 viewsUS Congressman Bill Keating congratulated Old Rochester Regional High School's Owen Osterday after the student artist received an Honorable Mention in the mixed media category at the 9th Congressional District Art Show on April 4. Photo Courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55. April 24, 2025 editon
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ORR Class of 2021138 viewsSaturday’s commencement exercises at Old Rochester Regional High School saw 188 members of the Class of 2021 graduate, and they and their families heard speeches from Valedictorian Katelyn Luong and Class President Bess Pierre, along with words from keynote members of the district and school administration. Cary Humphrey, who is leaving the ORR School Committee after a decade of service including his role as chairperson, handed out diplomas. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Paca Run138 viewsSeptember 25 found animal lovers of all ages visiting alpaca farms throughout the region in a game called “Paca Run.” Mattapoisett’s Pine Meadows Farm participated in the event, which included five farms where folks could pick up playing cards. At the end of the two-day event coinciding with National Alpaca Farm Days, the best “Hand” won prizes. But, really, the big winners were the alpacas themselves, who received bountiful treats from their admirers throughout the weekend. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Senior Day 138 viewsIt was Senior Day at Ned’s Point on Friday with fun and games launching the last year at Old Rochester Regional High School for the Class of 2022. Photo courtesy of Erin Bednarczyk
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Storm Damage138 viewsAn uprooted tree lays across the front lawn of a ranch house on Front Street near Silvershell Beach in Marion last Friday. Earlier in the day, a Mattapoisett Fire truck monitored the scene after a downed powerline caused a fire and closed Water Street down the street from Town Hall. North of Route 195 in Mattapoisett, a snapped-off tree is held up by a utility wire. Photos by Mick Colageo and Marilou Newell
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Homecoming Pep Rally138 viewsOld Rochester Regional High School's multi-purpose field was the stage for a Homecoming Pep Rally featuring student skits performed by different classes on November 5. The senior class based its skit on Teen Beach Movie, while the junior class performed a version of Monsters University and the freshman class based a skit on Toy Story. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Boats138 viewsMany of boats of varying shapes and sizes were hauled out of Mattapoisett Harbor last weekend, including center-console models with outboard motors and sailboats. This Mattapoisett-based, J/80 sailboat came out of the water to reveal tiny shrimp crawling on its rudder. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum138 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's Wednesday morning group had a wonderful time last week hearing about our local butterflies and how to attract them to our yards. Joe Dwelly, a Yarmouth resident, shared his expertise on butterfly life cycles, habitat requirements and migration patterns. He covered some of our migratory butterflies versus nonmigratory and how to identify several of our local species. Joe went over some specific host plants for certain species' reproduction needs and the plants which provid
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