|
|
Melissa Stewart 401 viewsAward-winning science author Melissa Stewart visits the Rochester Memorial School on March 17, 2011. Ms. Stewart tailored programs for students in the second through sixth grade thanks to the support of the PTO Cultural Committee. Photo by Felix Perez. 
(8 votes)
|
|
Sweet Fundraiser430 viewsLuLu Russell and Megan Iverson of Marion were busy selling lemonade during the Buzzards Bay Regatta this past weekend. The lemonade sale proceeds, which totaled over $1,000, will go to benefit cancer research. Photo courtesy of Jane Tucker.
(7 votes)
|
|
Soapbox Derby!545 viewsOn Sunday, March 21, 2010 The Marion Cub Scouts Pack 32 revived the annual soap-box derby after a three-year absence. Scouts raced carts down Holmes Street in Marion for a chance to help make their den the fastest in the pack. After several races and dozens of trips up and down the hill, the Webelos II Den went home with the title. Photos by Felix Perez. March 25, 2010 edition
(7 votes)
|
|
Rochester's Great Dane577 viewsMembers of the Memorial School Drama Club rehearse for their production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The club will perform The Bard’s classic for fellow students on Thursday, May 31 at 9:00 am, with a public performance slated for Friday night, June 1 at 7:00 pm. The show is directed by Danni Kleiman and tickets are $7 at the door. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
(7 votes)
|
|
Jazzing It Up706 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional High School Big Band and Jazz Combo, both under the direction of Stan Ellis, recently competed at the Berklee College of Music's 39th Annual High School Jazz Competition on Saturday, March 17. The Jazz Combo took fourth place and the ORR Big Band finished first in their division. (Photo courtesy of Stan Ellis).
(7 votes)
|
|
2010 Road Race428 viewsMattapoisett’s 40th Road Race took place on the steamy Saturday morning of July 3, 2010. Over a thousand runners registered for the highly anticipated annual five-mile event. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
(5 votes)
|
|
Restoring Ram Island550 viewsHelicopters complete rounds from the Mattapoisett marina to Ram Island on March 8, 2010. The helicopters are part of the Ram Island Restoration Project, which is an effort to rebuild the eroded island so common and roseate terns can nest in their natural habitat. The helicopters will deliver 650 cubic feet of soil to the island and workers will then plant vegetation to prevent further erosion. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
(5 votes)
|
|
Library Crafts387 viewsOn Saturday, December 19, 2009, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library hosted a ornament-making session. Children made seaside-themed holiday ornaments that included seashells, starfish, whelks, and everyone's favorite, Salty the Seahorse. Photo by Felix Perez.
(5 votes)
|
|
Christmas Boutique577 viewsThe Marion Garden Discussion Group is busy preparing for their annual Christmas Boutique, “Down to Earth,” to be held on Saturday, December 8 beginning at 9:30 am in the Saint Gabriel’s Church Library in Marion. Garden Club members (l. to r.) Joanne Hannan, Laurie Fearing, Kym Lee, Connie Dolan, Betty Cooney and Betsy Fallon gather at the home of Kym Lee to create decorations using cones, nuts and twigs.
(5 votes)
|
|
ORR Drama Stages 'Beast'727 viewsMembers of the Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club, under the direction of Paul Sardinha, are busy rehearsing for their upcoming production of Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast,' to be presented in the high school auditorium March 29, 30, and 31 at 7:30 pm and on Sunday, April 1 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. For more information, please call 508-763-4727. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
(5 votes)
|
|
Stone Horse Builder's Cup657 viewsIn an exciting finish to the 2008 Stone Horse Builder’s Cup Race sponsored by Edey and Duff of Mattapoisett, the top three Stone Horses were within two boat lengths with only a bow sprit, about 4 feet, separating the top two boats, WINDFALL and YOUNG AMERICA. WINDFALL, sailed by Tom Kenney of the New Bedford Yacht Club and Bob Jackson of Cohasset, took First Place, edging out Second Place finisher Bob Sachetti of Boston, who was single handing YOUNG AMERICA.
(8 votes)
|
|
Artist Visit395 viewsOn November 19, Author/Illustrator Teresa Flavin visited each of Mattapoisett Center School’s third grade classes. Ms. Flavin is the illustrator of Joseph Bruchac’s play Pushing Up the Sky featured in the 3rd Graders reading book. Her presentation included showing the students original sketches and artwork from her books, discussing the processes involved in creating artwork for publication and a short hands-on drawing project.
(6 votes)
|
|
| 5486 files on 458 page(s) |
 |
|
|
|
|
336 | |
|
|
|
|
