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Eight Old Rochester students to attend Boys’/Girls’ State convention
Opinion: On the recent Rochester election
Robert W. Sylvia, 86
David W. Wright, 65
Old Hammondtown students celebrate Women’s Day
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Updated: Rochester Boat Race paddles into 90th year
Photos: Old Rochester graduating seniors revisit, stroll through elementary schools
House fire breaks out in Rochester on Memorial Day
Longtime Marion town employee says goodbye after 32 years
‘I’m like that friend you just come and have coffee with’: Healing Villa moves to Marion
News
Mattapoisett Select Board initiates process to form roadway project committee
MATTAPOISETT — When an article regarding the creation of a committee to review the Main, Water, Beacon and Marion roadways...
Longtime Marion town employee says goodbye after 32 years
MARION — A longtime town of Marion employee who is credited with saving the Marion Town House from catching fire in 2000...
Vinodivino looks to bring high-quality, affordable wine to Marion
MARION — Vinodivino, a wine shop with four existing locations in the Greater Boston area, has opened another. It occupies...
Ceremony in the works for United States’ 250th anniversary
MATTAPOISETT — Plans are already underway in Mattapoisett for the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the...
History of Marion VFW shared at Memorial Day exhibit
MARION — A game of donkey ball was had in Marion on a Thursday night in July 1959. Donkey baseball is similar to regular...
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Schools
Old Rochester student artwork exhibited at reception for AP, honors art courses
MARION — Lexi Lord, a soon-graduating senior at Old Rochester Regional High School, had never used oil paint before. Yet...
New principal of Sippican Elementary School announced
A new principal of Sippican Elementary School has been announced. Lynn Dessert was named principal of the elementary...
Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll visits Sippican Elementary School
MARION — About 400 kids cheered when the two black SUVs pulled up to Sippican Elementary School. Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll...
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Opinion
Opinion: On the stretch code in Marion
To the editor: As of this week, 300 of the 351 towns and cities in Massachusetts have chosen to adopt the stretch code....
Opinion: On the context of some Old Rochester Regional statistics
To the editor: I received a postcard in the mail today for the Eckert PAC that contained statistics without context. I was...
Opinion: On the stretch building code in Marion
To the editor: At the last Select Board meeting, it was standing room only. The topic was the “stretch” building code which...
Opinion: Proactive nature of bond to address Old Rochester facilities is paramount
To the editor: As the Mattapoisett representative on the Old Rochester Regional Facilities Subcommittee for four years,...
Opinion: On the behavior of male Marion Planning Board members
To the editor: I described my displeasure recently with the behavior of some male Planning Board members and another male...
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Obituaries
Robert W. Sylvia, 86
Robert W. “Bob” Sylvia Lady Lake, FL - Robert W. Sylvia, 86, a fixture on Fairhaven’s working waterfront for decades and a...
David W. Wright, 65
David W. Wright, 65, of Rochester died May 27, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in New Bedford, son of Thelma H. (...
Robert Bullard Mitchell, 81
Robert Bullard Mitchell, beloved father, grandfather, brother and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully...
Patricia E. Ryan, 87
Pat, Mom, Nana… Patricia E. Ryan, age 87, of Rochester passed away peacefully on Monday May 27, 2024 at home, surrounded by...
Vincent Ryan, 91
Vinny, Dad, Grampy... Vincent Ryan, age 91, of Rochester passed away on Friday May 24, 2024 at Boston Medical Center after...
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Old Rochester student artwork exhibited at reception for AP, honors art courses
New principal of Sippican Elementary School announced
Marion Art Center opens new exhibit with works of two painters
Mattapoisett Select Board initiates process to form roadway project committee
House fire breaks out in Rochester on Memorial Day
Longtime Marion town employee says goodbye after 32 years
Beachside buckets: Embargo League kicks off fourth season
Vinodivino looks to bring high-quality, affordable wine to Marion
Ceremony in the works for United States’ 250th anniversary
History of Marion VFW shared at Memorial Day exhibit
Sports
Beachside buckets: Embargo League kicks off fourth season
MARION — On weekend nights in the summer, the sound of dribbling, laughter and early 2000s hits can be heard coming from the...
Updated: Rochester Boat Race paddles into 90th year
This story has been updated to include the winners in each category, and other recognitions. ROCHESTER – Before the first...
Old Rochester sailing program aims to educate
MATTAPOISETT — There were Bulldogs and Lions in the water at Mattapoisett Town Beach on Tuesday, May 21 as the Old Rochester...
Bikers gear up for ice cream at sixth annual Tour de Creme
MATTAPOISETT — Below 60 degrees with no sun in sight likely isn’t exactly the perfect day for ice cream. But with several...
‘Good group of guys’: Old Rochester boys lacrosse team in reach of postseason tourney
MATTAPOISETT — The Old Rochester Regional High School boys lacrosse season in 2024 has been defined by learning and teaching...
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Police, Fire & Courts
House fire breaks out in Rochester on Memorial Day
ROCHESTER — As much of Rochester took part in the town’s annual Memorial Day Boat Race, a fire broke out at a residence on...
Two-vehicle crash slows traffic near Salty the Seahorse, no injuries
MATTAPOISETT — A two-vehicle collision May 15 near Mattapoisett’s Salty the Seahorse landmark briefly slowed traffic in the...
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People
Matthew Bache
“The new broom sweeps best,” according to resident and Rochester School Committee candidate Matt Bache. “I would like to...
Robin Rounseville
After 24 years of service, incumbent Robin Rounseville is running to maintain her seat on the Rochester School Committee. “...
Jason Chisholm
After being reelected in 2022 for the seat he was appointed to, Jason Chisholm is once again running for reelection to the...
Two candidates vie for Rochester representative seat on district school committee
Two candidates are running for one open Rochester representative seat on the Old Rochester Regional School Committee....
Matthew Monteiro
In 2021, Matthew Monteiro ran unopposed for an open seat on the Old Rochester Regional School Committee because he thought “...
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Happenings
Donate books and puzzles to the Elizabeth Taber Library
MARION — The Elizabeth Taber Library is hosting two book donation days on Saturdays June 8 and June 22. Donations will be...
Poetry in the park
MATTAPOISETT — On Monday, June 17, local poets are invited to gather and share their work at “Poetry in the Park”, hosted by...
Mattapoisett and Rochester Land Trusts to join forces for hike
On Wednesday, June 19 at 8:30 a.m., The Mattapoisett and Rochester Land Trusts are co-hosting a hike along a trail starting...
Buzzards Bay Sail & Power Squadron to hold summer boat safety course, seminars
Buzzards Bay Sail & Power Squadron, a local boating organization part of United States Power Squadron (America’s Boating...
Marion Democratic Committee to host food drive
MARION – The Marion Town Democratic Committee will be holding a food drive to benefit Damien’s Food Pantry on Saturday, June...
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Arts
Marion Art Center opens new exhibit with works of two painters
MARION — Mary Moquin spends part of the year in a small cottage on a peninsula in Barnstable called Sandy Neck. She sits...
Artistic skills to bloom at Marion Art Center
MARION — The Marion Art Center will be filled with cookie decorating, watercolor art, and flower pressing during this year’s...
Painting exhibit coming to walls of Marion Art Center
MARION – Painters Robert Abele and Mary Moquin will be exhibiting their work at the Marion Art Center, kicking off with an...
Marion Art Center to present ‘The Minotaur’
MARION -– The Marion Art Center announces the presentation of The Minotaur, written by Anna Ziegler and directed by Kate...
‘Let it rip’: Chainsaw artist carves animal out of wood at Marion Art Center
MARION — Water and wood chips both fell from the air as spectators gathered through rain to watch a particularly distinctive...
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Business
‘I’m like that friend you just come and have coffee with’: Healing Villa moves to Marion
MARION — Eydie Matteos said her business “Healing Villa” is made up of three components: Reiki healing, retail and community...
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My Summer with Ospreys: A Therapist’s Journey Toward Hope, Community, and Healing Our Planet
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May 26
Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Thursday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m. to hear local author...
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May 24
Could you imagine what it must have been like doing business 30 years ago, before you had a decent...
Microsoft stoops to a new low with ads in Windows 11
ACT Smart IT
May 23
More ads for Microsoft products are finding their way into Windows 11: Microsoft utility PC Manager...
MAC Theatre presents The Minotaur
Marion Art Center
May 23
The MAC Theater is delighted to present The Minotaur, a modern re-telling of the Greek classic...
When to Seek Help from an Investment Advisor
BankFive
May 22
People often hear terms like “financial planner” or “investment advisor” and wonder if they should...
Announcing the Tobias S. Monte Music Scholarship
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
May 21
The Board of Trustees of the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra has established a music scholarship in...
Memorial Day VFW History Pop-Up
Sippican Historical Society
May 20
Come to the Marion Music Hall on May 27, 2024 from 9 am until noon for the pop-up exhibit of photos...
Memorial Day VFW History Pop-Up
Sippican Historical Society
May 20
Come to the Marion Music Hall on May 27, 2024 from 9 am until noon for the pop-up exhibit of photos...
Memorial Day VFW History Pop-Up
Sippican Historical Society
May 20
Come to the Marion Music Hall on May 27, 2024 from 9 am until noon for the pop-up exhibit of photos...
3rd Annual SHRED DAY!
Bernadette Kelly Group
May 17
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL, INCLUDING BUSINESSES! SECURELY DISPOSE OF YOUR DOCUMENTS AND OTHER SENSITIVE...
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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 in Onset!
Wareham
519,900.00
This NEW CONSTRUCTION home in ONSET was CUSTOM BUILT to meet buyers needs with 3 floors of living...
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
SOLD! Hideaway Village
Bourne
179,900.00
Water views and rights to the associations private beach included in this 2 bedroom condominium in...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD By DiVito Realty . Lacasse Service Station
Wareham
295,000.00
SOLD by the DiVito team!! Opportunity! Own your own neighborhood service station, decades old, with...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
SOLD! Cozy Ranch in Buttermilk Bay
Plymouth
310,000.00
SOLD! Are you thinking of selling or buying? We're here 7 days a week to answer any questions you...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Cromesett Road
Wareham
220,000.00
The good folks at Wareham Land Trust are the new neighbors!
It is always exciting to...
Upper Cape Realty
Sold! 63 Oakdale Ave, Marion
Marion
450,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 63 Oakdale Ave, Marion!...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! 7 Fern Ave, Onset
Wareham
401,000.00
Congratulations to Upper Cape Realty. What a team! Congrats to listing agent Katie Wagner and...
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
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