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Relay for Life530 viewsIt rained down hard the night of the 9th annual Relay for Life at Old Rochester Regional, soaking the ground, the tents, and the participants – but it didn’t stop anyone from coming out anyway to walk for a cure and honor those who have battled cancer. The event raised over $42,000 and the proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Photos by Jean Perry
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Snow Days530 viewsTri-Town kids have had a lot of free time to enjoy the snow, with three canceled snow days within one week. Many took to the hills with their sleds over the weekend to do some winter reveling before Monday’s icy mess moved into the area. Photos by Felix Perez
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Senior Thanksgiving530 viewsTri-Town seniors enjoyed another savory Thanksgiving dinner at the Old Rochester Regional Junior High School on Sunday, November 17. The annual event is a tradition 26 years strong that allows school staff and eighth-graders the chance to express their gratitude for area seniors and their support for the schools. Photos by Jean Perry
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Amos the greyhound 530 viewsAmos the greyhound is new to Rochester and he and his owner ‘Ms. Holly’ have been looking to find his niche in the community. Since Amos is a trained therapy dog and he loves kids and books, he decided to hold an event at the Plumb Library on Thursday, January 12. Pictured here, Owen Perry reads to Amos who snuggled in closely.
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race530 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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Memorial Day Boat Race530 viewsThe Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race went off with very few hitches, despite the bursting of the bog flume at Grandma Hartley’s Reservoir just a couple days before the race. This year the weather was fine – maybe a tad hot for the racers, says Boat Race Chairman Art Benner, but great weather to kick off the summer season. Photos by Jean Perry
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Special Birthdays 530 viewsWe asked our followers to share their quarantine birthday celebrations with us; here’s the overwhelming response.
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Disaster Drill529 viewsFairhaven Fire Department hosted a full-scale exercise to improve emergency response in the region. Mattapoisett, Rochester, Dartmouth, Freetown, Acushnet, and New Bedford all responded to a disaster that simulated an accident between a school bus and an oil truck at Livesey Park in Fairhaven. Twenty drama students from New Bedford Vocational High School played the part of injured students who were assessed and treated for injuries. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley.
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It's All About The Animals529 viewsIt's All About The Animals, a non-profit cat shelter in Rochester, Mass., has been responsible for helping to save the lives of over 250 cats since its inception in 2009. The no-kill shelter always has several animals on hand for adoption. Check out these furry felines, who have all recently been officially adopted by loving families from around the Tri-Town. Photos by Eric Tripoli.
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Southcoast Special Olympics529 viewsThe Southcoast Special Olympics began on May 5 at Center School, with young athletes from ages 2 to 7 participating in soccer, field hockey, tee-ball, and track & field. For information future sessions, contact Laura Antonellis at 508-212-8104 or lauraantonellis@ymail.com. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Mattapoisett/Rochester Memrial Day Parade529 viewsMattapoisett/Rochester Memrial Day Parade. Photo by Maribeth Moore
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Olde Field Farm529 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Rochester Land hosted a joint walk at the Olde Field Farm property on the afternoon of Sunday, February 23. Hikers walked through the pinewood trails and through the frozen wetlands surrounding the Mattapoisett River, looking for animal tracks in the snow and admiring the natural beauty Rochester has to offer. The RLT will be hosting other walks in the future to showcase properties featured in their new booklet titled, “Explore Rochester.” Photo by Felix Perez
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