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What’s New
Old Rochester seeking responses to stakeholder survey
Natural History Museum goes out of this world
Rochester Historical Society to resume meetings
Complimentary tickets available for ‘Night of Jazz’
Application for Sippican Lands Trust scholarship open
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Former Old Colony teacher arrested, accused of raping student
Old Rochester basketball player ‘no longer’ on team after spitting incident
Letter sent to MIAA alleges harassment from Old Rochester fans, players
Xavier Kane Rose, 29
Janet R. Mathieu
News
Need seeds? Mattapoisett Library restocks ‘seed library’
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s seed library has been restocked with a number of garden essentials....
Tri-County Music Association scholarship applications open
Applications are now available for the 2024 John R. Pandolfi Music Scholarship and Summer Study Grant through the Tri-County...
Marion receives $47,897 state grant
MARION — Marion is one of four Massachusetts towns to receive state funding aiming to protect habitats in Buzzards Bay...
Watch: Sippican Week interviewed by ORCTV
The staff at Sippican Week got the chance to sit down with Old Rochester Community Television to talk about the paper. Watch...
Holy Week schedule announced
Father Jude Thaddeus Osunkwo, pastor of St. Isidore Parish, has announced the schedule of the Holy Week and Easter Sunday...
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Schools
Old Hammondtown students face staff in annual basketball game
MATTAPOISETT — As Old Hammondtown School sixth grade students and staff stepped on to the basketball court at Old Rochester...
Six junior high students perform at regional music festival
On March 8 and 9, six Old Rochester Regional Junior High School students took part in the Southeastern Massachusetts Music...
Student musicians perform at scholarship concerts
MATTAPOISETT — On March 5 and March 12, student choirs and bands from across the Tri-Town sang at The Friends of Old...
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Opinion
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...
Opinion: regarding the Mattapoisett Fire Station
To the Editor: This is to follow up on my letters regarding the sale of the Mattapoisett Fire Station under RFP#22-26. I...
Opinion: Concern regarding cemetery changes
To the editor: Dear Board of Selectmen and Cemetery Commission, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring...
Opinion: On proposed changes to cemetery policies
To the editor: Dear Members of The Board of Selectman and Cemetery Commission, After reading the recent article in...
Opinion: Tree Committee meeting a step in the right direction
To the editor: Regarding the December 13 Tree Committee meeting, I want to thank Mike Lorenco and Jodi Bauer for their...
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Obituaries
Adelaide S. "Ada" (Silva) Alves, 94
Adelaide S. "Ada" (Silva) Alves, 94, of New Bedford died March 14, 2024 at Sippican health Care Center surrounded by her...
Suzanne Keith Dixon, 73
ROCHESTER- Suzanne Keith Dixon, 73, of Rochester, MA, peacefully passed away on March 3, 2024 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham...
Xavier Kane Rose, 29
MARION – Xavier Kane Rose, 29, of Marion, passed away March 10, 2024, at Tobey Hospital, Wareham. He was born in Boston and...
Janet R. Mathieu
Janet R. Mathieu passed peacefully the early morning of March 11, 2024 surrounded by her family and her husband of 64 years...
Andrew J. Santos
MARION- Andrew J. Santos of Marion, MA died March 5, 2024, after a brief illness. He was married for 64 years to Marianne (...
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Old Hammondtown students face staff in annual basketball game
Bulldogs’ state championship run falls short
Tree poster contest winners recognized at Old Hammondtown
Watch: Sippican Week interviewed by ORCTV
Letter sent to MIAA alleges harassment from Old Rochester fans, players
Old Rochester basketball player ‘no longer’ on team after spitting incident
Former Old Colony teacher arrested, accused of raping student
Incumbents and new candidates enter Marion town election races
Opening and closing dates set for Mattapoisett Town Meeting agenda
‘A great experience to hear that’: Tri-County Symphonic Band program to be commentated by Percy Grainger Society board member
Sports
Get in the water for the Buzzards Bay Swim
Registration is now open for the Buzzards Bay Swim, a fundraiser put on annually by the Buzzards Bay Coalition. On Saturday...
Bulldogs’ state championship run falls short
LOWELL — After 13 straight victories, the Old Rochester Regional High School boys basketball team lost to Charlestown High...
Letter sent to MIAA alleges harassment from Old Rochester fans, players
WORCESTER – In a letter sent to the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association, representatives from Pittsfield...
Old Rochester basketball player ‘no longer’ on team after spitting incident
WORCESTER — An Old Rochester Regional High School boys basketball player is no longer on the team after spitting at an...
Three Tri-Town residents named field hockey national champions
Bailee Cusick, of Rochester, and Chloe Muldoon and Kate Fortier, of Marion, were not happy with the length of their drive to...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Public Safety Building Committee requests ARPA funds from Select Board
ROCHESTER — A request to the Rochester Select Board for American Rescue Plan Act funds by the Public Safety Building...
New ambulance, school repairs among capital plans presented to Select Board
MATTAPOISETT — Nineteen projects requested by town departments totaling a potential cost of $1,224,800 were ranked in order...
Driver injured, Wareham Road closed after Marion roll-over crash
MARION – A silver four-door vehicle rolled over and struck a utility pole in Marion early Sunday, Feb. 25, shutting down...
Fire Chief to ‘hang around a little while longer’ past mandatory retirement age
ROCHESTER — While most people aim to retire at 65, Rochester Fire Chief Scott Wiegel will serve the town of Rochester for a...
19th century hose cart now on display at Mattapoisett Fire station
MATTAPOISETT — Former Mattapoisett firefighter Phil Mello was walking in the woods off Prospect Road one day in the early...
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Happenings
‘The Butterfly Man’ to present in Marion
MARION — On Wednesday, March 27 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., a program titled “Inviting pollinators in your yard” at the Marion...
Take a look at native birds
MARION — Join the Marion Natural History Museum and the Nasketucket Bird Club for a spring bird walk on Wednesday, April 10...
Amphibian study to be presented in Marion
MARION — Scott Smyers, Senior Scientist with Oxbow Associates, will be presenting a study of Wood Frog populations in high...
Diamondback terrapin subject of Marion Natural History Museum presentation
MARION — At the Marion Natural History Museum, an afterschool group learned about efforts made to protect the endangered...
Challenge friends, neighbors in battle of wits at Lizzy T Trivia Bee
MARION — Assemble a team and challenge friends and neighbors in a battle of wits at the third annual “Lizzy T Trivia Bee,”...
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Arts
‘A great experience to hear that’: Tri-County Symphonic Band program to be commentated by Percy Grainger Society board member
MARION — Matthew McGarrell has two answers to the question of his favorite composition by Australian composer Percy Aldridge...
ORRJHS drama club to perform a Shakespeare spoof
MATTAPOISETT — The Old Rochester Regional Junior High School will present “Romeo and Winifred” on Saturday, March 16 at 7 p....
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra musicians ‘juggle’ at St. Gabriel’s chamber series concert
MARION — While no objects were actually thrown into the air, New Bedford Symphony Orchestra musicians did perform a juggling...
Crochet for beginners
MATTAPOISETT — Starting on March 18, the Mattapoisett Museum will host “Crochet for Beginners and Advanced Beginner Students...
Learn to paint a Mattapoisett landmark
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Museum is hosting a “Watercolor for beginners” class on Thursday, March 21 at 6 p.m. The...
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Business
Rochester favorite to change hands in March
ROCHESTER — After 15 years of serving the Rochester community with sandwiches, seafood and plenty more, Matt’s Blackboard...
What The Taco cleared for entertainment in new home
MATTAPOISETT — Get your best karaoke voices ready, a new entertainment option will soon be available in Mattapoisett. What...
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From Our Members
How to Protect Your Child from Identity Theft
BankFive
Mar 18
There are so many things that parents have to worry about these days, it can be easy to overlook...
Registration Now Open for the 31st Annual Buzzards Bay Swim on Saturday, June 22
Buzzards Bay Coalition
Mar 15
Mark your calendars for a day filled with fun and fitness for a good cause at the 31st annual...
The Birds of Dog: An Historical Novel Based on Mostly True Events
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Mar 15
Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Thursday, March 21, at 6:30 p.m. to hear science...
Beethoven, Mozart & YOU on March 16!
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Mar 15
On Saturday, March 16, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) presents Growth in the Bronspiegel...
March ACTSmart IT Newsletter
ACT Smart IT
Mar 15
In the March Edition of our Newsletter: Protecting Your Data: The Power of Encryption The Ultimate...
FREE Open Rehearsal March 15
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Mar 14
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra invites you to experience a rehearsal for our March 16 concert...
Join in on the First Citizens’ fun!
First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union
Mar 14
We’re hiring! Click this link to see our available positions, benefits and more: https://www...
IT’S A GREAT TIME TO SELL!!
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
Mar 12
A Week of Literacy and More at Smith Mills Preschool & Kindergarten
Smith Mills Preschool & Kindergarten
Mar 08
The children at Smith Mills Preschool & Kindergarten celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday with a...
South Coast Chamber Concerts This Weekend!
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Mar 08
TRIFECTA
March 9 & 10, 2024
Three perfect winners!
T. Burleigh:
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, March 21
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Plymouth County Sheriff to speak at Mattapoisett...
6:00 pm
Learn to paint a Mattapoisett landmark
6:30 pm
to
8:00 pm
The Birds of Dog: An Historical Novel Based on...
6:30 pm
Learn a facet of Marion history at Tremont Advent...
Friday, March 22
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
Hike with your dog through the Old Aucoot woods
Saturday, March 23
11:00 am
Mattapoisett Lions Club to host Easter egg hunt at...
Sunday, March 24
12:00 pm
Have a chicken dinner at the Marion Social Club
1:30 pm
to
3:00 pm
Learn about property taxes and affordable housing at...
3:00 pm
Have a spot of tea, see ‘Queen Elizabeth’ at Taber...
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Classifieds
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Eric Cordeiro Electric
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Real Estate
SOLD! Long Pond Village
Plymouth
249,000.00
SOLD! Feel like you missed out? Reach out to agent Mitch Henault and let him find your next place!...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Hanover has closed
Hometown
699,900.00
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW OWNERS AND MUCH HAPPINESS MOVING ON TO THE SELLER! It’s official .....
Upper Cape Realty
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
OPEN HOUSE
Wareham
609,900.00
Spectacular Bay Views from this wonderful colonial at Sandy Beach in Onset. Almost WATERFRONT! The...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
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!
Bourne
399,000.00
Sold Wonderful Location- TWO Family Home at the Cape Cod Canal in Buzzards Bay!
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
SOLD! Swifts Beach Cottage
Wareham
189,000.00
It's official - this home has SOLD! Listing agent Suzanne Burke from Upper Cape Realty and selling...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Service Garage & Auto Sales
Wareham
399,900.00
SOLD!
MLS 72846851: Opportunity knocks at this downtown location! Property is currently...
Upper Cape Realty
Just Listed Gateway Shores, Wareham $424,900
Wareham
424,900.00
Terrific Split Ranch move-in ready. Lower level framed out to be finished as you see fit!
Bernadette Kelly Group
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
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