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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race553 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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Goodnight Tri-Town553 viewsTri-Town Against Racism unveiled the organization’s “Little Library” on 11/3 at Old Landing Wharf off of Front Street in Marion. This new opportunity to read books featuring stories about people of diverse color and backgrounds comes as Tri-Town Against Racism has launched “Goodnight Tri-Town.” The new reading program invites adults and students to volunteer to record themselves reading from a diverse picture book of their choice for bedtime listening by preschool and early elementary school-aged children.
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Homes for Cats552 viewsHabitat for Cats held an adoption day on Sunday January 12th. Cats and kittens from New Bedford, Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, Rochester, Marion and other local towns were available for adoption. For more information visit habitatforcats.org. Photo by Felix Perez
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Habitat for Humanity Home and Garden Show552 viewsPlanter boxes containing various kinds of succulents, plants with thick, fleshy leaves that require little soil and water to survive.
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Tri-Town Relay for Life552 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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Con Spirito552 viewsThe Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, performed its Con Spirito program on Sunday February 2 at the Old Rochester Regional High School auditorium. In its 52nd concert season, the band welcomed guest French Horn Instrumentalist Roger Haber, and recognized Trumpeter Edith Pliskin on her 94th birthday coming up next week. The next performance “New York, New York” will be held at Tabor Academy on Sunday, March 16. Photo by Jean Perry
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2015 Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge552 viewsThe 2015 Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge on New Year’s Day at Town Beach in Mattapoisett was a splashing success, according to event coordinator Michelle Huggins. The third annual polar plunge raised nearly $10,000 to provide financial assistance to local families battling cancer. Many participants donned costumes, competing for the best costume trophy. Photo by Felix Perez
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Winter Farmer’s Market552 viewsWinter is over, and the indoor Winter Farmer’s Market season almost is, too. There is one more left before the regular outdoor seasonal farmer’s market starts up again on Tuesday, June 2 outside the Old Rochester Regional Junior High School. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Governor Baker 552 viewsEdward J. Doherty and his wife Joanne with Governor Baker on Monday night at a reception at the Brooke Courthouse in Boston. Photo courtesy Edward J. Doherty
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ORRHS Class Olympics552 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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BBC Watershed Ride552 viewsThis Sunday, October 2, the 10th Annual Buzzards Bay Coalition Watershed Ride wound its way through Tri-Town, making a stop at Eastover Farm for lunch along the way. Some 151 participants completed an 11-, 35-, 75-, or first-ever 100-mile ride, spanning Little Compton, Rhode Island to Woods Hole. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Stuff a Cruiser552 viewsORR students partnered with the Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester Police on December 8, collecting toys donated to Toys for Tots during the annual Stuff a Cruiser event. Photos by Erin Bednarczyk
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