By Beth David, Editor The state of Massachusetts entered Phase II of its reopening strategy this week. Governor Charlie Baker announced that restaurants can open with outdoor seating, and in-store retail shopping can open with limitations on the number of people allowed in stores. Face masks are still required inside and outside whenever a distance of… [Read More]

In soli­darity with #BLM, the Cri­teri­on Col­lec­tion — an imprint that brings prestigious, foreign, classic, and independent films to DVD and Blu-ray — and its streaming service the Criterion Channel announced last week that they will be making some of their films by and/or about African-Americans free to stream on their website and apps without a… [Read More]

Approximately 500 people marched against racism in Mattapoisett on Friday, 6/5/20. The group gathered at the Park and Ride on North Street and marched to the gazebo in Mattapoisett Village, where speakers recounted their experiences with racism. The march and gathering were peaceful, and protestes wore masks and maintained their distance when they go to the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Huttleston Marketplace opened with only food vendors last week, 6/6/20, due to COVID-19 restrictions. But this week, with the loosening up of restrictions as the state enters Phase II of the reopening, the marketplace will its full contingent of vendors, including arts and crafts, antiques, collectibles, and much more.  This week will… [Read More]