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Christmas Day Swim369 viewsOn Christmas Day 2014, about 50 hardy souls, young and old alike, ran with yelps of joy into 42-degree winter waters at Mattapoisett’s Town Beach. This annual event raises funds for Helping Hands and Hooves, a nonprofit organization in Mattapoisett that provides horseback riding lessons and therapeutic sessions for people with special needs. Photos by Marilou Newell
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ORR Girl’s Basketball369 viewsThe ORR Girl’s Basketball team played Fairhaven on December 30th. The score was Fairhaven 41 - 40 ORR in a back and forth game, that was played at Fairhaven High School. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Triathalon 7369 viewsIt’s Harbor Days again, and kicking off the events on July 12 was the 2015 Mattapoisett Lions Triathlon as part of the Lions Club’s Harbor Days festivities. Photos by Felix Perez
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Octopurfest 7248369 views
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Trunk or Treat369 viewsRMS held a ‘Trunk or Treat’ event on Saturday, October 20, with hundreds turning out for the fun and free candy. The PTO sponsored event invited local families to enjoy a little pre-Halloween practice putting on their costumes, perfecting their “Trick or Treats” and remembering their ‘thank-yous.’ Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester’s Tree Lighting369 viewsRochester’s star-topped tree outside the Town Hall is dazzling this year with its new multi-colored lights lit for the first time on December 3 for the annual Rochester tree lighting ceremony. The RMS band and chorus kept the festive music going all the way up to Santa’s exciting arrival via fire truck. Photos by Jean Perry
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Camp Cachalot369 viewsBoy Scout troops from Rochester, Mattapoisett, and Marion participated in the annual Klondike Derby at Camp Cachalot on Saturday, January 19. The event features different competitive tasks to test the participants’ scouting skills. Photos by Michelle Wood
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Mattapoisett Woman's Club369 viewsSome of the Mattapoisett Woman's Club members have been volunteering at the Newport Mansions, and attended a luncheon hosted by the Preservation Society to honor volunteers and to launch the Society's new Preservation in Volunteers Program (also known as VIP). The luncheon was held at the Breaker's Stable in Newport, RI on April 9. Bill Corcoran was the guest speaker who praised the 450 volunteers “for their help in keeping the landscapes gorgeous, welcoming visitors to the homes, working on the Newport Flo
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Rochester turned 340 369 viewsHey, hey, it’s your birthday, Rochester! Rochester turned 340 years old on June 4, and the third grade class from RMS was invited to celebrate with some cake and ice cream at the senior center on Tuesday. Students started the day with a tour around historic Rochester before breaking for lunch and sharing a large birthday cake with seniors. Students also received a free “Rochester 340” t-shirt, courtesy of a grant that funded the students’ birthday gifts. Photos by Jean Perry
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Bristol County Radio Control “RC” Club369 viewsRadio control model seaplanes are more than just a hobby for members of the Bristol County Radio Control “RC” Club. As club member Gerry Dupont puts it, “It’s an affliction. A happy affliction.” Dupont’s yellow Piper Cub seaplane features a one-fifth-scale pilot named “Gus” who’s been flying the one-fifth-scale seaplane for seven years. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Fire Department Open House369 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Department Open House attracted scores of families on Saturday, October 12, with free food, fun, and fire demonstrations that captured the children’s attention while reinforcing the importance of fire safety. Photos by Jean Perry
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ORR High School Spirit369 viewsFriday, October 25 was the date of the Old Rochester Regional pep rally when students present their class ‘skits’ and pull out the stops to show their ORR High School spirit. Photos by Erin Bednarczyk
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