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National Night Out554 viewsThe Tri-Town’s inaugural edition of National Night Out drew a big and enthusiastic crowd on Tuesday. Residents watched the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department’s Ken Ballinger demonstrate K-9 tactics, got a feel for SWAT, EMS, and Fire vehicles; and enjoyed pizza and ice cream. The event is a celebration of crime prevention and community policing. Photos by Shawn Badgley.
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Mattapoisett Firefighter’s Association554 viewsThe Mattapoisett Firefighter’s Association hosted a chowder competition on September 13 on the Mattapoisett Knights of Columbus grounds. Between 300 and 400 guests came to sample the chowder of 16 different teams, split into two categories: public safety and professional. The Rochester Firefighter’s Association took first place in the public safety category and also won the People’s Choice Award. Photos by Denzil Ernstzen
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Metacomet554 viewsThe bronze sculpture “Metacomet” will be on display at the Mattapoisett Historical Museum for the next few weeks, on loan from artist David Englund. Englund has a penchant for the underdog, saying he chose Metacomet AKA King Phillip as his subject matter because of history’s bias against him. “I knew his history as a warrior and I know he wasn’t given a fair shake by the historians,” said Englund. Photo by Jean Perry
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ORRHS Class Olympics554 viewsIt was freshmen vs. sophomores vs. juniors vs. seniors on March 4 during the ORRHS Class Olympics. The four grades competed against each other in games like the egg toss, Pictionary, and the three-legged race for a cash deposit into their class bank account. Seniors took first place that day. Photos by Jean Perry
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Tri-County Symphonic Band554 viewsThe Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, hosted its 14th Annual Benefit Pops Concert beneath a breezy tent on the grounds of Tabor Academy on Sunday, June 12. This year’s concert had the appropriate theme “Celebration of the Sea,” and event-goers delighted in ocean-themed songs (and cupcakes) with Sippican Harbor as the backdrop. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race554 viewsThe Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race wound its way along the Mattapoisett River for its 84th year. This year’s weather was a major improvement from last year’s soaking, but overall participation was down this year. Still, those who have been racing year after year made it another successful race, continuing an important Tri-Town tradition. Photos by Jean Perry
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TriTown Talent553 viewsEntertainers strutted their stuff during the January 31, 2011 auditions for ORCTV and the Showstoppers upcoming telethon. The event will be aired live on ORCTV Comcast Channel 9 and Verizon Channel 36 on February 13, 2011 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Habitat for Humanity Home and Garden Show553 viewsHydrangea on display at the Home and Garden Show at Tabor Academy.
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Phoenix Crew553 viewsPhoenix Crew, a newly formed club open to rowers of all ages and levels, is seeking new members. Based in Fairhaven, members come from all over southeastern Massachusetts including the Tri-Town. Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick. June 21, 2012 edition
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Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Sportsmanship Award553 viewsORR Senior honor student and defenseman Garrett Peterson received the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Sportsmanship Award in conjunction with the Boston Bruins in April.
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Tri-Town Relay for Life553 viewsHundreds of residents attended the Tri-Town Relay for Life last weekend, raising nearly $40,000 for the American Cancer Society. The overnight event included a candlelight vigil for family and friends whose lives were taken by the disease, as well as a celebration for those who have survived it. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Sea Turtles553 viewsCoast Guard family members and civilian passengers about Coast Guard Cutter Kodiak Island out of Atlantic Beach North Carolina prepare to release a rehabilitated sea turtle off the North Carolina coast Dec. 15, 2014. The Coast Guard, in cooperation with the North Carolina Resources Commission, helped release a total of 19 rehabilitated sea turtles into the Gulf Stream off the coast of North Carolina including Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, green sea turtles and a loggerhead sea turtle.
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