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Opinion: On the safety of Marion’s Converse Road
Opinion: Support Marion’s participation in the Green Communities program
Arbor Day presentation to be held in Rochester
Tri-Town writers and artists share work in latest issue of ‘Sippizine’
Quilt exhibit, sewing class coming in May at Mattapoisett Library
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School district agenda item not recommended by Rochester Select Board
Marion resident named first woman president of Boston scuba diving organization
Wareham company makes donation to Marion bike path project
Rochester firefighter to take center stage in comedy event
Tri-Town celebrates Earth Day with trash cleanups
News
Patrol boat funding up for vote at Marion Town Meeting
MARION – Town Meeting voters in Marion aren’t seeing double. Two items on the Marion Town Meeting agenda, 16 and 16A, will...
Rochester celebrates Arbor Day with freshly-planted trees
ROCHESTER – Outside the Rochester Council on Aging, 12 freshly-planted trees – seven holly and five juniper – were dedicated...
Speed limit changes could be ‘first step’ toward safer streets
MARION – A Town Meeting agenda item that would allow the Marion Select Board to establish 25 mile per hour speed limits on...
Flag hoisted in Mattapoisett to celebrate Arbor Day
MATTAPOISETT — A flag commemorating a day dedicated to trees will fly outside Mattapoisett Town Hall for a weekend in April...
Mattapoisett Select Board approves Town Meeting agenda
MATTAPOISETT — The formation of a committee to assist a road reconstruction project, a proposed water and sewer building and...
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Schools
School district agenda item not recommended by Rochester Select Board
ROCHESTER — Ahead of town meetings in Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester, Old Rochester Regional School District...
Robot dog impresses at Rochester Memorial School
ROCHESTER — A dog was on the loose at Rochester Memorial School, but there was no worry of the canine biting students or...
Sippican Elementary School holds ‘Arts in Action’ event
MARION — Sippican Elementary School students participated in an “Arts in Action” show Wednesday, April 10. The show...
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Opinion
Opinion: Regarding subjugation of women on the Marion Planning Board
To the editor: On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, during the Marion Planning Board meeting, I felt as though I was witnessing a...
Opinion: Thanks from the Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library
To the editor: The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library would like to thank all of those who participated in making their...
Opinion: Save our Green Community Designation
To the editor: It’s hard to believe that the town of Marion would vote to end its status as a Green Community, but the...
Opinion: Should Marion remain a Green Community?
To the editor: In late 2018, Marion was accepted into the Massachusetts Green Community Program. To date, 83% of Mass...
Opinion: Town should form steering committee for village roadway project
To the editor: A sincere “Thanks for Coming” to the Feb. 28 Mattapoisett Tree Committee meeting last week! We estimate...
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Obituaries
Ingrid E. Hellgren, 65
Ingrid E. Hellgren, 65 April 26, 1958 – January 6, 2024 Ingrid Elizabeth Hellgren, 65, spent the summers of her childhood...
Mary Jane Rimmer-Doherty, 81
Mary Jane Rimmer-Doherty, 81, of Mattapoisett died March 30, 2024 at Sippican Health Care Center surrounded by her family....
Dale Muther Allison, Ph.D., 81
Dale Muther Allison, Ph.D. age 81 of Marion, MA formerly of Honolulu, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Newtown Highlands...
Mildred Mae (Mann) Teal, 96
Mildred Mae (Mann) Teal was born on February 13, 1928 to Nina (Hightower) and John Ellis Mann. She passed away quietly at...
Elizabeth "Beth" Anne Schaefer
Elizabeth "Beth" Anne Schaefer passed away peacefully at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA with family by her...
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Patrol boat funding up for vote at Marion Town Meeting
Speed limit changes could be ‘first step’ toward safer streets
Rochester celebrates Arbor Day with freshly-planted trees
Flag hoisted in Mattapoisett to celebrate Arbor Day
Mattapoisett Select Board approves Town Meeting agenda
Mattapoisett Select Board interviews candidate for library director
Wareham company makes donation to Marion bike path project
School district agenda item not recommended by Rochester Select Board
Robot dog impresses at Rochester Memorial School
Rochester firefighter to take center stage in comedy event
Sports
Old Colony girls lacrosse grows, works together
ROCHESTER — In the span of a year, girls lacrosse at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School grew from 26...
Mattapoisett runners complete 2024 Boston Marathon
Mattapoisett was well-represented April 15 at the 2024 Boston Marathon. Mattapoisett resident Bethany Couto completed the...
Mattapoisett runners to compete in 2024 Boston Marathon
The 2024 Boston Marathon will have some representation from the Tri-Town, namely Mattapoisett. The 128th edition of the...
‘Young’ Old Rochester Baseball team gains experience by the game
MATTAPOISETT — The Old Rochester Regional High School baseball team had a tough task on Tuesday, April 9 as they faced off...
“It was a dream come true”: Mattapoisett resident debuts in UFC
MATTAPOISETT — On ESPN on a Saturday night, Connor Matthews entered the octagon for his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Rochester firefighter to take center stage in comedy event
According to Rochester firefighter and paramedic Mark Lawrence, having a good sense of humor is “almost a prerequisite” in...
Marion Police Department introduces body-worn cameras
MARION — The Marion Police Department announced Friday, April 12 that it launched a body-worn camera program. As part of...
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People
Diane Lopes Flaherty
Marion Select Board candidate Diane Lopes Flaherty spent the first 20 years of her life in the town before moving to Boston...
Randy Parker
Marion Select Board incumbent Randy Parker, who is running for re-election to the position that he has held since 2018, said...
Rochester author chronicles ocean research trip in third book
ROCHESTER — In May 2021, Rochester resident Michelle Cusolito boarded a research ship in Vigo, Spain and didn’t step back on...
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Happenings
Rochester Historical Society to hold May evening of song and stories
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Historical Society will be having a spring evening of song and stories. On Wednesday, May 15 at 7...
Internationally recognized expert on democracy to speak at Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee
MATTAPOISETT — An internationally recognized expert on democracy will speak at a forum held by the Mattapoisett Democratic...
Buy a book during spring sale at Elizabeth Taber Library
MARION — The Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library will sponsor a spring book sale on the lawn of the library on Friday,...
Musician and author to perform songs of Johnny Cash at Mattapoisett Library
MATTAPOISETT — Longtime New England musician and author Matt York will visit the Mattapoisett Free Public Library Saturday,...
Tri-Town Against Racism to hold ‘Community Conversation’ series event
MATTAPOISETT — Tri-Town Against Racism will be holding the fifth meeting of its “Community Conversation: Racism - Let's Talk...
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Arts
Marion Art Center announces three summer youth programs
MARION — The Marion Art Center will be holding three programs this summer for children of different ages. For kids ages 4...
Sippican Choral Society to perform ‘Songs of Solace’
MARION — Join the Sippican Choral Society in Wickenden Chapel Sunday, May 5 at 4 p.m. for “Songs of Solace.” The program...
‘It’s like a celebration.’ Painting exhibition opens at Marion Art Center
MARION — Locals flocked to the Marion Art Center on Saturday, April 13 to get a glimpse at a new collection of artwork...
Grab a take home kit for April Vacation
MATTAPOISETT — Looking for April Vacation activities? The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will be offering take home kits...
Painting exhibit coming to walls of Marion Art Center
MARION — Between Saturday, April 13 and Friday, May 17, take a look at paintings done by Joshua Baptista and Bernie Klim on...
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Business
‘Every day is an adventure’: Marion Antique Shop celebrates 50 years
MARION — Marion resident Frank McNamee remembers attending antique shows with his mother when he was just 8 years old. An...
Mattapoisett store opening marks sole bookstore in Tri-Town
MATTAPOISETT — The first job Amélie de Beaumont-Mabee ever wanted was to be a librarian. As a kid who loved books, she...
Interior decor store, studio emphasizes comforts of home
MATTAPOISETT — Bethany Jay’s favorite thing to hear from someone about her store is that they’d like to move in and live...
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From Our Members
Join Southcoast Health for Hiring Events at all Three Hospital Locations
Southcoast Health
Apr 26
Southcoast Health is hosting three open house hiring events for Registered Nurses, CNAs, ED...
2024 Cape Cod Canal Day Food Truck Line Up!
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce
Apr 26
The official Food Truck List for Cape Cod Canal Day, September 21, 11am-6pm! Join us for a fun...
Does the market feel like a roller coaster ?
Upper Cape Realty
Apr 26
Hey There - Melissa here. Checking to see if you have any questions about the current market. I...
Chamber Series Finale April 27 & 28
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Apr 23
The South Coast Chamber Music Series (SCCMS) presents the season finale “Banquet” during the last...
Free guided butterfly walk - 4/27
Massachusetts Butterfly Club
Apr 22
Join us on the first of several free butterfly walks this weekend, Saturday April 27th at Myles...
Business Connections, Canal Cruise a Co-Chamber Event!
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce
Apr 22
Join us for our annual Business Connections Canal Cruise event with the Cranberry Country Chamber!...
Google’s Chrome browser – private or not?
ACT Smart IT
Apr 19
David Snell’s Tech Talk If you still hold any notion that Google Chrome’s “Incognito mode” is a...
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Massachusetts Butterfly Club
Apr 18
The 2024 butterfly season is underway, and we couldn’t be more excited! This year, the...
Get a Home Energy Assessment This Earth Day
BankFive
Apr 17
With Earth Day coming up on April 22nd, you may find yourself wondering how you can reduce your...
Volunteering on the SouthCoast
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Apr 15
Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Thursday, May 16, at 1:30 p.m. for a presentation on...
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Shop, sell art materials at first ever Marion ‘YArt’...
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Tri-Town Against Racism to hold ‘Community...
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Internationally recognized expert on democracy to...
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Real Estate
SOLD! Easton Mobile Home Park
Hometown
179,000.00
Beautiful mobile home in a pet friendly family park with many updates including floors, water...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Ranch in West Wind Shores
Plymouth
450,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 38 South Wind Drive in Plymouth!...
Upper Cape Realty
Restored Early American Colonial in Rochester
Rochester
874,900.00
THIs is a beautiful home that was disassembled, moved and put back together with expertise and...
Bernadette Kelly Group
SOLD! 3 Bedroom Mobile Home
Wareham
135,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 3030 Cranberry Highway Unit 35 in...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Taunton Mansard Colonial
Hometown
400,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 268 Winthrop Street in Taunton!...
Upper Cape Realty
New Construction in Sagamore Highlands
Bourne
1,499,000.00
Elegant Coastal Colonial Sagamore Beach. MAKING PROGRESS TOWARDS COMPLETION! Set on one of the area...
Upper Cape Realty
Dutch Colonial- SOLD!
Wareham
399,000.00
This charming Dutch Colonial needs some attention. It is solid and well built home and nestled in...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
Sold! Wareham Mobile Home
Wareham
129,900.00
MLS 72922110 - Wareham: Beautiful waterfront views come along with this 2017 single bedroom mobile...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! 6 Odyssis in Onset
Wareham
518,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to announce 6 Odyssis Drive has closed! Congratulations to the new...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD ... Jefferson Shores on Buttermilk Bay
Wareham
425,000.00
Jefferson Shores overlooking Buttermilk Bay, this vintage 1925 Cape Cod Cottage style ranch is a...
Upper Cape Realty
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