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Minecraft Magician 272 viewsIt was all about “Building a Better World” on August 14 during a children’s performance sponsored by the Plumb Library and the Rochester Cultural Council. Performer “Jungle Jim” Manning merged Minecraft with magic and built a blast of a time with the kids. Photos by Jean Perry
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The Sun Will Come Out … Tomorrow 272 viewsFriday was a washout at the Rochester Country Fair, but the rain didn’t dampen the fun for those who braved the elements. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Natural History Museum272 viewsOn Wednesday, the Marion Natural History Museum's after school group created a soil profile for the museum and took an inventory of the creatures in different types of soils. The students also learned with the use of a rain-simulator that soil that is too well worked will compact, and water will run off the top instead of getting to the roots of plants.
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Marion Halloween Parade 2017272 viewsHalloween in the Marion village is one event that shouldn’t be missed! Hundreds upon hundreds of little ghosts, ghouls, and goblins took to the streets to show off their costumes and follow it up with some treats (no tricks) and refreshments at the Marion Music Hall, sponsored by those very kind witches at the Marion Art Center. The Sippican School students led the parade under the direction of Hannah Moore. Photo by Paul Lopes
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Oh, Christmas tree 272 viewsHo! Ho! Ho! It’s the holiday season in Rochester now that the tree is lit followed by the arrival of jolly old Saint Nick via fire engine on December 4 to usher in the holiday season. The Rochester Memorial School band and chorus treated revelers to a festive performance, while Christmas poster winner Tessa Winslow had the honor of flipping the switch to light the holiday tree. Photos by Jean Perry
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Tinkhamtown Chapel 272 viewsThe annual Tinkhamtown Chapel carol sing-along on December 23 brought out young and old alike, including entire families. Gail Roberts on the chapel’s antique organ, along with Louise Anthony on violin, provided the melodies of familiar holiday favorites for the full house of singers. Photos by Marilou Newell
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RMS Students vs. Staff Basketball Game272 viewsTough luck again this year for the sixth graders at RMS during the annual students vs. staff basketball game on Friday night. Although students were able to tie the game and gain a temporary slight lead, in the end the staff’s moves took them down, 60-56. Fifth graders, it’s up to you next year! Photos by Deina Zartman
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Take Your Child to the Library Day272 views“Take Your Child to the Library Day” is the day when libraries get to shine. At the Mattapoisett Library, kids lined up for an original work of balloon art by Chip Rascal while they also explored the various non-book offerings in the children’s section. Photos by Jean Perry
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Cocoa Beantown272 viewsOn February 12, the Marion COA hosted a talk all about chocolate. Victoria Kichuk of Cocoa Beantown discussed how and where cocoa is grown and manufactured and the varieties available, and displayed a sample of a large cocoa pod. Photos by Marilou Newell
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ORR ‘super’ stars272 viewsThe ORR ‘super’ stars were out on February 7 for the annual ORR Senior Superlatives Gala. The “Best…” and “Most Likely to…” seniors were celebrated that night, while students also mourned last week’s loss of ORR 2017 grad Becket Kiernan, last year’s winner of “Best Laugh” and “Unsung Hero,” who passed away in a California hospital just weeks after finishing his basic training for the Marines. Photos taken by Lynette Lord
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Vocabulary Day Parade272 viewsThe third and fourth graders at RMS transformed the school into one collective living, breathing dictionary last Friday, February 16, for the annual Vocabulary Day parade. Students chose a word and personified it in costume for the rest of the school, and this year for parents as well. Photos by Jean Perry
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Friends of Old Rochester Music272 viewsThe ORR High School Spring Concert hosted by F.O.R.M. (Friends of Old Rochester Music) took place this past Wednesday, May 9. Photos by Erin Bednarczyk
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