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April Nye
Kristina Schmid Callina
Michelle Ouellette Smith
Opinion: Proactive nature of bond to address Old Rochester facilities is paramount
Mattapoisett Museum to unveil authentic model of the Wanderer
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William (Bill, Wild Bill) D. Titcomb, 83
Former Old Colony teacher accused of raping student gets new court date
Old Rochester School Committee withdraws $12 million debt Town Meeting item
Rochester resident, School Committee member announces bid for 10th Bristol seat
‘Little Free Diverse Library’ unveiled at new Rochester site
News
Three candidates face off for two Marion School Committee seats
Three candidates are facing off for two seats on the Marion School Committee. Incumbent April Nye, incumbent Michelle...
World Laughter Day celebrated in Marion
MARION — The laughter was ceaseless and contagious. It spanned giggles and guffaws and at one point even turned into...
Mattapoisett names new library director
MATTAPOISETT — The town of Mattapoisett and Board of Library Trustees announced Friday, May 3 that Colleen Tierney will be...
‘Little Free Diverse Library’ unveiled at new Rochester site
ROCHESTER — Months after being removed from its original location outside Plumb Library, a “Little Free Diverse Library” has...
Rochester resident, School Committee member announces bid for 10th Bristol seat
ROCHESTER — Joe Pires, a Rochester resident and member of the Old Rochester Regional School Committee, announced his...
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Schools
Mattapoisett Congregational Church announces scholarship winners
MATTAPOISETT — The Memorials and Scholarship Committee of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church announced Sunday, May 5 the...
Two Tri-Town high schoolers win ‘Student of the Year’
Old Rochester Regional High School student Tyler Williams and Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School student...
‘Clue’ to debut at Old Colony
ROCHESTER — In the mood for a good mystery? Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School will be presenting “Clue”...
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Opinion
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...
Opinion: Mattapoisett should vote for road reconstruction committee
To the editor: Residents of Mattapoisett will be asked to vote for or against a Road Reconstruction Committee at Town...
Opinion: Behavior towards Marion Planning Board clerk should produce outcry
To the editor: Having read the letter/opinion of Eileen Marum of the Marion Planning Board in the most recent Sippican Week...
Opinion: Marion should revisit Green Communities deal
To the editor: Saving on energy is a good thing. More efficient appliances, better mileage for vehicles and alternative...
Opinion: On the safety of Marion’s Converse Road
To the editor: On Easter Sunday, before we sat down for our Easter meal, I almost lost my daughter and infant granddaughter...
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Obituaries
Rev. Lisabeth Brimm
Rev. Lisabeth Brimm passed away peacefully at McCarthy Care Center in East Sandwich, MA on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Liz was...
Donna L. Hubbard, 77
Donna L. Hubbard, 77, of Marion died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. She was raised...
William (Bill, Wild Bill) D. Titcomb, 83
William (Bill, Wild Bill) D. Titcomb of Marion, MA, passed away at the age of 83 on April 30, 2024. William was born in...
Richard R. Langhoff, 88
Richard R. Langhoff, 88, of Mattapoisett died April 25, 2024 unexpectedly at Tobey Hospital.He was the husband of Ilona B. (...
Ingrid E. Hellgren, 65
Ingrid E. Hellgren, 65 April 26, 1958 – January 6, 2024 Ingrid Elizabeth Hellgren, 65, spent the summers of her childhood...
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Three candidates face off for two Marion School Committee seats
World Laughter Day celebrated in Marion
Play ball: Old Rochester Youth Baseball opens season with parade
‘Little Free Diverse Library’ unveiled at new Rochester site
Rochester resident, School Committee member announces bid for 10th Bristol seat
Former Old Colony teacher accused of raping student gets new court date
Old Rochester School Committee withdraws $12 million debt Town Meeting item
Old Rochester girls’ tennis off to flawless 7-0 start
Balk at buying with the Benson Brook Boutique
‘Songs of Solace’ aims to uplift Tri-Town community
Sports
Tap it in at Troop 31’s ‘Shoot for Eagle’ golf outing
ROCHESTER — Boy Scout Troop 31 of Rochester is hosting its second annual “Shoot for Eagle” golf outing on Thursday, August...
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a 5K
MATTAPOISETT — On Sunday, May 12, celebrate Mother’s Day by going for a run. “Run like a Mother 5K” will start and finish...
Play ball: Old Rochester Youth Baseball opens season with parade
ROCHESTER — A sea of young ballplayers cascaded down Dexter Lane and poured around the corner onto Marys Pond Road. They...
Old Rochester girls’ tennis off to flawless 7-0 start
MATTAPOISETT — One word that can describe the start of the season for the Old Rochester Regional High School girls tennis...
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...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Sneaker-loving Cardoso steps into new role
MATTAPOISETT — On the night of Mattapoisett’s Town Meeting agenda being finalized, Officer Adalberto “Junior” Cardoso’s...
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...
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...
“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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Happenings
Mattapoisett Republicans to host Tri-Town for Protecting Children guest speaker
MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Republican Party will be hosting a guest speaker from a new local organization. Jackie...
Move on from unused appliances with Lions Club
MATTAPOISETT — Have unwanted or unused clutter in your home? The Mattapoisett Lions Club is hosting an electronics and...
Tickets available for Tri-County Symphonic Band’s ‘Benefit Pops’
MARION — Ticket sales have begun for the Tri-County Symphonic Band’s annual Benefit Pops Concert. The theme of the show...
Buzzards Bay Musicfest to return for 26th concert series
MARION — Tabor Academy will play host to the Buzzards Bay Musicfest from July 10-14 in the Fireman Performing Arts Center at...
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Rochester Land Trust walk through the woods
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Land Trust will celebrate moms by hosting a Mother’s Day walk Sunday, May 12 at 2 p.m. at the...
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Arts
‘Songs of Solace’ aims to uplift Tri-Town community
MARION — The Wickenden Chapel at Tabor Academy will sound reminiscent of Paris in the late nineteenth century on Sunday, May...
Six events coming to Marion Art Center for ArtWeek SouthCoast
MARION — ArtWeek SouthCoast returns to the Marion Art Center with six events during the regional festival scheduled May 9 to...
Tri-Town writers and artists share work in latest issue of ‘Sippizine’
The latest issue of “Sippizine” includes the work of ten writers and artists from across the South Coast. The community...
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...
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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...
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From Our Members
A video to enjoy from the NBSO
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
May 07
New Bedford Symphony principal flute, Timothy Macri, borrows from Bedřich Smetana to introduce an...
OPEN HOUSE THE VILLAGE AT PLUMB CORNER
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
May 06
What is a Prize-Linked Savings Account?
BankFive
May 06
Let’s face it – saving money can be hard! When you have extra cash on hand it can be tempting to...
Mozart & More at The Shepherd Center
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
May 06
Join New Bedford Symphony Concertmaster Jesse Holstein and Principal Viola Anna Griffis for a...
First Citizens’ FREE Community Recycling Event
First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union
May 06
First Citizen’s Federal Credit Union will be hosting a Free Community Recycling Event on Saturday,...
Vineyard Wind – New Bedford and Beyond
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
May 06
Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Tuesday, May 7, at 2 p.m. to hear local photographer...
New Play premieres this week at the MAC
Marion Art Center
May 05
As part of ArtWeek SouthCoast the MAC is presenting All The Frozen Ones, a new play by Stella Ferra...
Protect Yourself from “Accidental” Deposit Scams
ACT Smart IT
May 03
Unintentional deposit scams are on the rise, particularly due to the popularity of mobile payment...
Smith Mills Preschool and Kindergarten holds Annual Art Sow
Smith Mills Preschool & Kindergarten
May 02
Smith Mills Preschool and Kindergarten held their annual art show on Friday, April 26. Each...
The Boys of Summer Raffle!
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce
May 01
Nothing says summer more than peanuts, crackerjack, and baseball! Enter your chance to win two...
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Upcoming Events
Today
6:30 pm
Rochester Republican Town Committee to hold...
Saturday, May 11
9:00 am
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12:00 pm
Spruce up your garden at Marion plant sale
5:30 pm
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8:30 pm
OBA Chili Contest Returns May 11!
7:00 pm
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8:30 pm
Make Hunger Disappear
Sunday, May 12
8:30 am
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a 5K
2:00 pm
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Rochester Land Trust...
Tuesday, May 14
10:00 am
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Rochester Board of Health to hold COVID-19 vaccine...
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Real Estate
25 Pheasant Avenue, Wareham Under Agreement
Wareham
4,249,000.00
This went under agreement as soon as it came to market! We’d love to do the same thing for your...
Bernadette Kelly Group
Beautiful Marion Home Open House
Marion
1,130,000.00
Sophisticated custom home that is a welcoming, entertainer's dream and could easily accommodate...
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! 2 Depot Street, Wareham
Wareham
82,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 2 Depot Street, Unit 6 in Wareham!...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD in Onset Village
Wareham
359,000.00
Onset Beach and Village How wonderful to walk to everything you will need or want. Beach, pier,...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Land on Cranberry Highway
Wareham
200,000.00
Congrats to broker Nancy Angus for listing & selling this 40,000 sq. ft. lot located on busy Rt...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD in Pinetree Village, Carver
Carver
149,900.00
This double wide mobile home offers a surprising amount of space and gives the feel of a spacious...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD in Onset!
Wareham
385,000.00
We are so pleased for our wonderful clients who Sold this adorable bungalow in the heart of...
Bernadette Kelly Group
Affordable Commercial Unit
Middleboro
80,000.00
Why Rent when you can own at this great price! Call for more details
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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