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Launching Into Summer677 viewsAnother sailboat is launched into Mattapoisett Harbor recently in anticipation of the busy summer sailing season after a long winter hibernation. As Memorial Day quickly approaches, more and more vessels will begin dotting the harbors in both Mattapoisett and Marion as residents prepare to enjoy the scenic waters of both seaside communities. (Photo by Robert Chiarito). 
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Bard Again642 viewsStudents in the Grade 5 and 6 Drama Club at Rochester’s Memorial School rehearse for their annual Shakespeare production which will be performed under the direction of Danni Kleiman on Thursday, April 10 at 1:00 pm and again on Friday, April 11 at 7:00 pm at the school. This year the club will proudly present The Bard’s Twelfth Night featuring 22 actors and six stage crew members made up of Grade 5 and 6 students with two additional Grade 4 students involved in the production. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Birthday Plans in the Making1177 viewsThe Town of Mattapoisett is gearing up for a week-long 150th Anniversary celebration planned for August 2007 to commemorate their breaking off from the Town of Rochester in 1857. The planning committee is currently sponsoring a contest to get a new logo for the anniversary event which will be used for promotional items such as t-shirts. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Chop Off the ol' Block606 viewsThe popular Woodsman Show kicked off a weekend full of old-fashioned, family-friendly fun and entertainment as the Eighth Annual Rochester Country Fair got underway. Here a participant chops his way through the “springboard competition” during Friday night’s show. Throngs of people made their way to Rochester’s town center on August 17, 18 and 19 to enjoy sack races, bullfrog races, a block dance and bonfire, and a festive parade on Sunday with the theme “Set Sail to the Islands.” (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Dancing with the ‘Stars’828 viewsThe Mattapoisett Congregational Church hosted a family-oriented night of "Dancing with the Stars" on Friday, March 23. Young and old alike danced to the music of DJ Don Hunt from City Lights Disc Jockey Services and then were thrilled to dance alongside special guest 'stars' The Cat in the Hat and Shrek! Here, members of Heidi Parker Catelli's dance troupe show off a few choice dance moves. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
(45 votes)
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ORR's Color Creations736 viewsStudents in Ms. Gauvin’s eighth grade science class at Old Rochester Regional Junior High School learned about chemical reactions and colors during a tie-dye shirt-making session held this past week. UMass Dartmouth Chemistry Professor Tobey Dills (right background) and members of the UMass Dartmouth Chemistry Club were on hand to supervise the proceedings. Each student made their own cotton tie-dyed shirt which they will wear to school as part of a planned “Tie-Dyed Day.” (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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United We Stand878 viewsCenter School students Luke Gauvin (left) as James Madison and Meredith Gauvin (center) as George Washington go through a dress rehearsal for the Mattapoisett school’s annual end-of-the-year third grade production titled “United We Stand.” This year’s play focused on the founding of our nation and featured such songs as “We’ve Got To Be One People,” “Shhh! We’re Writing the Constitution,” and “It’s Wise to Compromise.” (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Guys and Dolls1136 viewsMembers of the Drama Club at Tabor Academy in Marion rehearse for their upcoming winter production of Guys and Dolls, to be staged in the school’s Fireman Performing Arts Center on February 23, 24 and 25 at 7:30 pm each night. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Reservations may be made by e-mailing wintermusicaltix@taboracademy.org, or by purchasing tickets at The Bookstall in Marion village. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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New Harbor Patrol Boat1192 viewsThe newly-purchased Mattapoisett Harbormaster’s boat underwent final preparations — including official lettering done by Assistant Harbormaster Ken Pacheco — earlier this week at the Town Wharf. The new vessel has been in service for about a week now and Harbormaster Steve Mach said the boat, with a higher enclosed cabin, will come in handy especially during the colder winter months. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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ORR Goes Oklahoma!844 viewsMembers of the Old Rochester Regional Junior High School Drama Club rehearse for their production of G2K ... Oklahoma to be staged on Thursday, November 9 at 7:00 pm in the ORR Junior High School Auditorium. Tickets are now on sale and are $8 for adults and $5 for students or senior citizens. Tickets are available from any cast or crew member or by calling the ORR Junior High School office at 508-758-4928. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Fiddlin' in Rochester2427 viewsRochester resident and accomplished fiddle player Tiffany Rozenas will be performing twice this weekend in her hometown. The Old Rochester Regional High School junior can be seen playing at the Rochester Grange Fair on Saturday, August 20 at 4:30 pm and then competing in the popular Fiddle Contest at the Rochester Country Fair beginning at 1:00 pm on Sunday, August 21. (Photo courtesy of Bronie Rozenas).
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Mattapoisett Mystery Man6787 viewsAcclaimed mystery author Robert B. Parker, who is best known for creating the long-running Spenser detective novels, will return to his hometown of Mattapoisett on Friday, July 8 for events to benefit the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Mr. Parker will be doing a book reading and book signing at Center School, which he attended while living here. (Photo courtesy of Michael Barson).
(123 votes)
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