Of course, for quite a long time, most area roads were dirt or gravel rather than paved, so dealing with snow was different ...

Join the Marion Natural History Museum on January 30 at 6:00 pm when we welcome Wildlife Biologist Steven Wright of Massachusetts Fisheries and Wildlife to learn about these fascinating animals.

Rochester’s Conservation Commission on Tuesday approved Steen Realty and Development’s amended Order of Conditions for 22 Cranberry Highway that improves the project’s drainage plan.

Snow is a good medium for the birth of a new year. All that whiteness blots out the past, and a virtual blank canvas awaits. We look for clarity and sharpness, and the possibilities that the new year ...

Closer to home, USA Today notes that a sleep scientist (who will remain nameless) at a hospital in Boston has suggested that sleeping in the nude can “reduce distractions from twisting or shifting ...

The Old Rochester/Fairhaven hockey team played Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech (3-2) on January 3 and won 5-4. It was the Bulldogs’ first win on the season, as they had two ties prior. ORR/Fairhaven took ...

On January 5, the Mattapoisett Planning Board met briefly to handle two agenda items, one of which was ultimately continued.

Calling all aspiring artists! It’s time once again for the annual Groundhog Day Cover Contest! Your original work of art might win you $100 cash and the front cover of the January 29 edition of your ...

About 40 people crowded in, with the walls of the room lined with people eager to support local businesses looking to attain liquor-license approval from the board. There were three public hearings ...

The Mattapoisett Disability Commission is seeking new members. The Commission meets once a month in the evening and is currently working to identify projects to improve accessibility of Town ...

He was convicted of nine counts of indecent assault and battery, one count of assault with intent to rape, and one count of rape. These charges all resulted from instances occurring at Old Colony ...

Rochester’s Select Board Monday signed a new contract with New England Rodeo, allowing the company to continue using the former 18.6-acre Country Fair grounds at 65 Pine Street in 2026.