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Clothing drop-off shed installed in Marion
Ingrid E. Hellgren, 65
Mattapoisett Town Meeting information to become available soon
Musician and author to perform songs of Johnny Cash at Mattapoisett Library
Tri-Town Against Racism to hold ‘Community Conversation’ series event
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Two candidates face off for Marion Select Board seat
Mattapoisett runners complete 2024 Boston Marathon
Mattapoisett runners to compete in 2024 Boston Marathon
Ingrid E. Hellgren, 65
After revisions and public hearings, Marion adopts new policies for cemeteries
News
‘Everyday 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...
After revisions and public hearings, Marion adopts new policies for cemeteries
MARION — After three meetings and close to three combined hours hearing from the public, the Marion Select Board adopted a...
Two candidates face off for Marion Select Board seat
Two candidates are facing off for a seat on the Marion Select Board. Diane Lopes Flaherty is running against incumbent...
Marion Town Meeting agenda released
MARION – From Marion’s nearly $29 million operating budget, to a town-wide “thickly settled” speed limit, to a proposal to...
Rochester’s senior tax work off abatement policy amended
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Select Board unanimously voted to amend conditions of the town’s senior tax work-off abatement...
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Schools
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...
Old Rochester seniors learn financial literacy at fair
MATTAPOISETT — Old Rochester Regional High School hosted an inaugural “Credit for Life Fair” on Wednesday, April 10. The...
New equipment added to Sippican Elementary School playground
MARION — An addition project to a playground at Sippican Elementary School was recently completed and announced by the town...
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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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‘Everyday is an adventure’: Marion Antique Shop celebrates 50 years
After revisions and public hearings, Marion adopts new policies for cemeteries
Old Colony girls lacrosse grows, works together
Two candidates face off for Marion Select Board seat
Marion Town Meeting agenda released
Rochester’s senior tax work off abatement policy amended
Student Opportunity Act to prioritize high-needs students
Mattapoisett runners complete 2024 Boston Marathon
Marion resident shares 44 years of travel with photo cards
Mattapoisett runners to compete in 2024 Boston Marathon
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
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 Republican Town Committee to hold candidates night
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Republican Town Committee is hosting a candidates night Wednesday, May 8 beginning at 6:30 p.m....
Buzzards Bay Sail & Power Squadron to hold spring boat safety course, seminars
Buzzards Bay Sail & Power Squadron, a local boating organization part of United States Power Squadron (America’s Boating...
Rochester church to host ladies luncheon
ROCHESTER — A Ladies Friendship Luncheon will be held on Saturday, May 4 from 12 to 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at First...
Award-winning South Coast poets to read at Mattapoisett Library
MATTAPOISETT — Award-winning members of the Southcoast Poets will read at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Tuesday,...
League of Women Voters to hold Mattapoisett candidates night
MATTAPOISETT — The League of Women Voters of South Coast will be hosting a candidates’ night. All candidates running for...
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Arts
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...
Shop, sell art materials at first ever Marion ‘YArt’ sale
MARION — It’s a yard sale. It’s an art sale. It’s a “YArt” sale. The Marion Art Center will host its first ever “YArt” Sale...
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Business
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...
After two-plus decades in Fairhaven, a hair salon finds new home in Marion
MARION — After 26 years in Fairhaven, Gloria and Company, a hair salon and day spa, needed to move. The building the...
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From Our Members
Google’s Chrome browser – private or not?
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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...
Chamber Series Finale April 27 & 28
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Apr 18
The South Coast Chamber Music Series (SCCMS) presents the season finale “Banquet” during the last...
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...
PCT Federal Credit Union Welcomes Dan Picard as New CEO
PCT Federal Credit Union
Apr 12
For Immediate Release West Wareham, Massachusetts – April 11, 2024 PCT Federal Credit Union Board...
Vineyard Wind – New Bedford and Beyond
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Apr 11
Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Tuesday, May 7, at 2 p.m. to hear local photographer...
Art and Oranges on April 13!
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Apr 11
“Many Contrasts” Featuring
The Love for Three Oranges
coming April 13 New Bedford Creative...
MAC YArt Sale! Vendor applications closing next week!
Marion Art Center
Apr 11
The first-ever MAC YArt Sale is happening! Saturday, April 27, 10:00am-2:00pm Join us for the...
5 Fun Ways to Teach Your Child Financial Independence
BankFive
Apr 10
Children typically start asking questions about money around age five when they notice adults...
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Award-winning poets to read at Mattapoisett Library
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Mattapoisett approved for Tree City USA program for...
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Real Estate
Mixed Use building in Onset UNDER CONTRACT
Wareham
399,900.00
Welcome to onset... This is a mixed use property consisting of 1 residential unit and 2 commercial/...
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
SOLD! Mogan Park
Wareham
135,000.00
Welcome home to Mogan's Manufactured Home Park! A quiet 55+ community located on Dick's Pond and...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! 3 Bedroom Wareham Ranch
Wareham
289,900.00
If you are looking for SINGLE LEVEL LIVING in a quiet location, you won't want to miss this one !...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD!! Impeccable and Almost Waterfront! SOLD!!
Wareham
609,900.00
Summer at Onset Beach is the quintessential New England experience, the sunshine is abundant and...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
Sold Over asking 30+ showings 12 offers!!
Wareham
399,000.00
Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom,1.5-bathroom home nestled on a spacious 1.39-acre lot. This...
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
RENTED !WINTER RENTAL AVAILABLE BY OCT 1
Wareham
1,650.00
Fully furnished 4 bed 2 bath home steps to Onset Beach and all of the amenities of lovely downtown...
LaForce 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! Mashpee
Hometown
525,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 57 Old Colony Drive, Mashpee! Listing...
Upper Cape Realty
Sold! Sagamore Beach
Bourne
759,000.00
NEW CONSTRUCTION ANYONE? Sagamore Beach. Just what you ordered! A new home with outstanding...
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
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