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First Penny271 viewsHe keeps it in his wallet in a coin holder with a small cellophane circle. It’s an Indian head penny, in great condition, dated 1897. “This is the first penny I ever earned. When I showed it to my father, he told me that he was born in 1897, so that made the penny even more special, so I kept it safe from that day on,” said Tom Shire, a Marion resident. Photo By Joan Hartnett-Barry
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Freezin' for a Reason 2014271 viewsParticipants in the 2014 Polar Plunge on January 1 were encouraged to wear costumes for the event, which raised thousands of dollars for the BAM Foundation. BAM is an organization that offers financial assistance to families battling cancer to help offset the unexpected costs of cancer treatment. Hundreds of people turned out for the event, with over a hundred participants who plunged into 34 degree waters, just a few degrees warmer than the 28 degree air temperature that morning. Photo by Felix Perez
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Coyote Concerns271 viewsThis Coyote was seen on Moorings Road in Marion. Photo by Steve Chicco.
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Oxfam Fundraising Banquet271 viewsAt the Old Rochester Regional Junior High School on February 13, guests of the Oxfam fundraising banquet got a taste of world hunger when they symbolically experienced the inequitable distribution of wealth and resources during a dinner of either just rice, rice or beans, or a full meal of rice, beans, and baked fish, determined at random by which ticket guests received at the door. Photo by Jean Perry
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Oxfam Fundraising Banquet271 viewsAt the Old Rochester Regional Junior High School on February 13, guests of the Oxfam fundraising banquet got a taste of world hunger when they symbolically experienced the inequitable distribution of wealth and resources during a dinner of either just rice, rice or beans, or a full meal of rice, beans, and baked fish, determined at random by which ticket guests received at the door. Photo by Jean Perry
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Olde Field Farm271 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Rochester Land hosted a joint walk at the Olde Field Farm property on the afternoon of Sunday, February 23. Hikers walked through the pinewood trails and through the frozen wetlands surrounding the Mattapoisett River, looking for animal tracks in the snow and admiring the natural beauty Rochester has to offer. The RLT will be hosting other walks in the future to showcase properties featured in their new booklet titled, “Explore Rochester.” Photo by Felix Perez
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FORM Instrumental Concert271 viewsWith nearly 1,000 people under one roof, ORR’s FORM Instrumental Concert ‘rocked’ the house. Middle-school students from Rochester, Marion and Mattapoisett along with junior and senior high school students from ORR showed their audience just why music in public schools is important. The vocal FORM concert is scheduled for March 13, 2014 at ORR High School. Photo by Marilou Newell
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FORM Instrumental Concert271 viewsWith nearly 1,000 people under one roof, ORR’s FORM Instrumental Concert ‘rocked’ the house. Middle-school students from Rochester, Marion and Mattapoisett along with junior and senior high school students from ORR showed their audience just why music in public schools is important. The vocal FORM concert is scheduled for March 13, 2014 at ORR High School. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Rochester Council on Aging St. Patrick's Day Luncheon271 viewsThe folks at the Rochester Council on Aging never miss a holiday or a chance to gather together to celebrate. On Friday, March 14, the COA hosted an Irish luncheon, complete with, of course, corned beef and cabbage to mark the occasion. Irish or not, most donned their St. Paddy’s green and broke bread together with Selectman Naida Parker, who assisted in serving up lunch, along with COA Director Sharon Lally. At the COA, Irish eyes are always smiling… By Jean Perry
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Girls and Boys Championship Games271 viewsMarion Recreation held the Girls and Boys Championship Games at the Old Rochester Regional High School on Thursday, March 20th. The Boys League 2014 Champions are the Lakers. Players: top row, Tucker Guard, Drew Hiller, Peter Murray, Nick Johnson, Sam Gryska, Joel Watters, Finn McCain, bottom row, Jacob Spark, Quin Kirby, Teagan McCain, Nathaniel Bangs and Caleb Devoe. Coached by: Joel Watters, Joel Watters Sr. and Joe Guard.
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Mattapoisett Historical Society Museum271 viewsLocal artists had a chance to showcase their works of art during an exhibit at the Mattapoisett Historical Society Museum, and May 16 was the opening reception for the show. Much of the artwork was clearly inspired from the local tradition and history of our region. Photos By Jean Perry
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Much Ado About Nothing 271 viewsWhen ORR High School students Ian Hibbert and Jeremy Bare walked out onto the stage in longhaired wigs and skirts, the crowd burst into laughter. Twenty-one students from English teacher Kathleen Brunelle’s Theater class performed Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing on May 22. The performance had a different spin on the original play, the setting being post-World War II, with accompanying music by the Andrews Sisters that, along with period clothing and costumes, brought the play to life. By Jean Perry
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