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SLT Arbor Day297 viewsChildren and parents came together Saturday, April 27th to help the Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) and The Trustees of Reservations (TTOR) plant Atlantic White Cedar saplings in an initiative to re-introduce this rare, native species back onto SLT and Town properties.
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Bird Island Trip297 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum after-school group enjoyed another perfect trip to Bird Island with the Marion Harbormaster’s Department. The students saw the arrival of some of the first terns back to the island, along with a couple of Oystercatchers and their eggs. Many, many thanks to the Marion Harbormaster’s Department for helping us to explore this valuable and unique habitat. Photos by Elizabeth Leidhold
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Memorial Day Boat Race297 viewsDan Lawrence and William D. Watling III of Rochester (above left) broke the race record, winning the men’s division with a time of 1:46:59. Amy Hartley-Matteson of Mattapoisett and Katherine Hartley of Rochester (2:11:14) won the women’s division for the third consecutive time – the second time they’ve three-peated. But the day’s biggest champion was 2-year-old Chloe Harding (above right), a cancer survivor who raced with her father, Harrison. Photos by Felix Perez and Nick Walecka.
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Mad Scientist297 views The Joseph H. Plumb Library in Rochester kicked off their summer reading program entitled “Dig Into Reading” last Friday evening at the Congressional Church, where “Mad Scientist” Laser Leigh presented a group of K-6 graders from the Tri-Town area with several scientific experiments and an informative-yet-fun lecture on the wide scientific world. Photos by Nick Walecka.
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Tiki Beach Party297 viewsThe first annual Town Beach party kicked off the summer fun in Mattapoisett this weekend. There was lots of fun in the sun including a Sand Castle contest. Photos by Felix Perez.
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2013 Mattapoisett Road Race297 viewsPhoto by Felix Perez
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Rochester Country Fair 2013297 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair was a huge success from its start on Thursday evening to its finish on Sunday, as thousands of Tri-Town residents filled the grounds for food, fun, and games amid beautiful weather and a “Welcome to the Jungle” theme.
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Marion Town Party 2013297 viewsCaption Hundreds of Marion residents spent arguably the most beautiful day of the summer so far at the Town Party, a rousing success full of food, fun, and activities for all ages. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Rochester Memorial School Playground297 viewsScores of Rochester Memorial School students, staff, and parents – as well as ORR School District Superintendent Doug White – gathered to celebrate the official opening of their new playground on Monday, constructed last month by volunteers. “It took a village to get this done,” said faculty member Craig Davignon during the festivities. “It’s proud day for our entire community.” New principal Derek Medeiros spoke, as well. Photo by Shawn Badgley
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Healing Little Hearts 5K 297 viewsUpward of 300 runners competed in the inaugural Healing Little Hearts 5K on a beautiful Columbus Day morning. The organization helps fund research efforts into children’s heart defects. “From my family and from the families you’re helping, thank you,” said Kelly Weglowski, who, along with husband, Marc, and daughter Jillian founded Healing Little Hearts in the midst of their son and brother Brady’s own battle. Photos by Shawn Badgley.
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Buzzards Bay Coalition297 viewsSara DaSilva Quintal, Restoration Ecologist with the Buzzards Bay Coalition, led a group of 50 Tri-Town residents and others from across the South Coast on an expedition into protected retired cranberry bogs last Saturday. Photo by Marilou Newell.
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Class of 1973297 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional Class of 1973 had its 40-year reunion on Saturday night at the Reservation Golf Club in Mattapoisett. ORR alumnus Jeff Dunn and his band provided the entertainment. Photos by Felix Perez.
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