In 17th and 18th century Europe it was known as “consumption,” and was commonly depicted in literature and opera. Marguerite, the heroine of the novel The Lady of the Camelias and the opera La ...

Some neighbors had concerns about a construction company once used by applicant David Pina to build a single-family home on Point Road. However, at a July 24 public hearing, the Marion Zoning Board of ...

1. Cut your hedges only between August and February to reduce disturbance to nesting birds. 2. Adjoining gardens make wildlife corridors, but only if creatures have easy access. Alter fencing so ...

After Rocha voiced his dislike of the project, he was told by Chairman Mike King that a separate, Notice of Intent filing is planned and that the NOI filing would cover the design of the proposed ...

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Artist Series presents Ad(h)orrable by A. Santos. The exhibition, entitled “Ad(h)orrable: Half Horrible, Half Adorable,” begins on August 2 and is free and open to ...

For 2026, the cycle to start applying for the town’s allotment of Massachusetts Cultural Council grant monies will open on September 1, Duggan said. The deadline to submit an application will be ...

On July 22, Washington issues his General Orders for the day with a focus on dividing up the army into divisions and brigades. The army had been divided into three divisions, each made up of two ...

The Marion Concert Band continues its summer concert series with a program of music from the British Isles on Friday, August 1. The program features several classic British Brass Band pieces as well ...

Over the course of approximately 73 hours from July 3 at approximately 4:00 pm through July 6 at 5:00 pm, the Rochester Fire Department responded to nearly 60 calls for service as a result of the ...

The Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission met briefly via Zoom on July 3 and covered some important topics, mostly regarding the use of Island Wharf Park. Select Board member Norm Hills said two ...