John Garcia
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Shipyard Park transforms into scenic marketplace for Mattapoisett Harbor Days Festival
MATTAPOISETT — Gorgeous summer weather provided the perfect backdrop for one of Mattapoisett’s most cherished events as residents and → Read More
James Spader and Marion oyster farm applicant must wait for decision
MARION — James Spader wants to keep the waters off Meadow Island as undeveloped as when he grew up. Shea Doonan says it's the best spot for a → Read More
'Grit, perseverance' characterize New Bedford adult education grads
NEW BEDFORD — The route to a diploma for many was bumpy, as they left school for reasons as varied as their ages and backgrounds. But they came together Tuesday night for a celebration that marked a new beginning for the New Bedford High School Evening Extension’s Class of 2016.Packed with overjoyed family members, friends and community members, the auditorium erupted in applause as the… → Read More
Lakeville voters reject community preservation article
LAKEVILLE — The Community Preservation Act won't be coming to Lakeville any time soon.Voters at the Annual Town Meeting Monday night rejected, → Read More
'Ready to take on the world'; Graduates celebrate amid family and friends at Dartmouth High School
DARTMOUTH — The air of Dartmouth High School’s auditorium was full of “excitement, pride, and a sense of relief” as the → Read More
'Good vibes' rule at ORR graduation
MATTAPOISETT — Family members and friends cheered on Old Rochester Regional High School’s Class of 2016 Saturday afternoon as the → Read More
2nd chance leads to 2nd in BCC class for NB man
NEW BEDFORD — When Colton Simmons learned that he had been selected as the salutatorian of Bristol Community College’s Class of 2016, → Read More
Saving face: Marion's Historic Hadley House exterior will be preserved
MARION — Regarded as one of Marion’s most cherished buildings, the 346 Front St.- based Captain Hadley House will have its historic → Read More
Tabor Academy holds 138th Commencement Ceremony
MARION — On “the most meaningful day of the school year,” Tabor Academy’s Class of 2016 prepared to enter the next stage of their lives as they took part in the school’s 138th Annual Commencement Ceremony.In his Commencement Address, Tabor’s Senior Master and Director of College Counseling Richard Roller shared five rules for life with those in attendance, ranging from “take care of your mother”… → Read More
Selectmen: Lebanese Kitchen warmly welcomed in Mattapoisett
MATTAPOISETT — Nearly two years after its previous location was destroyed by a fire, the popular Lebanese Kitchen has found a new home in Mattapoisett, with the town’s selectmen unanimously voting to issue an all-alcoholic and common victualler's licenses for the restaurant at 79 Fairhaven Road.The Lebanese Kitchen had previously been located at 1487 Purchase St. in New Bedford. Its new location… → Read More
UMass Dartmouth arts and sciences graduation: 'The world needs you more now than ever'
DARTMOUTH — On a sun-splashed day that marked a “new and exciting chapter” in their lives, more than 700 students graduated from → Read More
Marion's Sippican Historical Society leader has passion for past
MARION — A lifelong passion for history has motivated Dr. Jeffrey Miller’s path toward his role as the recently appointed director of the Sippican Historical Society. “History pervades our everyday life,” he said. “It shapes the places that we live in, the things that we experience, that’s all shaped by history.” Miller, who began work in the position on March 4, has spent the last six months… → Read More
Marion school board OKs $5.86M budget to maintain classroom staffing levels
MARION — The School Committee voted unanimously to approve a Fiscal Year 2017 budget of $5.86 million, a 4 percent increase over the current budget. → Read More
Buzzards Bay Area Habitat For Humanity dedicates first home in Marion
MARION — After years of hard work and support by the Tri-Town community, the Buzzards Bay Area Habitat For Humanity dedicated its first Marion → Read More
Packed house pays tribute to local jazz legend Armsted Christian
Three hundred and twenty five enthusiastic (and well-dressed) people packed the upper level of the Cotali Mar restaurant for an afternoon of jazz music, with some of those in attendance decked out in genre appropriate attire such as fedoras. → Read More
Changing the world ... one kid at a time; Mattapoisett couple 'true humanity at its best'
MATTAPOISETT — Motivated by a mission of changing the world one kid at a time, Victor and Deanna Vieira have touched numerous young lives by → Read More
Marion VFW looking to donate building for senior center
MARION — Faced with declining membership, Marion's Veterans of Foreign Wars Cushing Post is considering donating its building at 465 Mill St. to → Read More
'A Different World' star Jasmine Guy mentors New Bedford High School students
The excitement was palpable within the school’s Little Theatre as about a dozen students of NBHS theater director Sarah Cadieux hung on every word of Guy’s talk. → Read More
Marion teachers worried about Sippican School air quality
MARION — The School Committee has directed Business Director Patrick Spencer and Facilities Director Gene Jones to bring in state agencies to → Read More
For ORR senior, boardwalk is path to Eagle Scout
When Old Rochester Regional High School senior Jack Nakashian first joined the Boy Scouts as a member of the Marion based Troop 32, he did not suspect that he would one day reach the coveted rank of Eagle Scout. → Read More