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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race435 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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National Night Out435 viewsThe fire, police, and EMS departments of Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester really stood out this National Night Out on the evening of Tuesday, August 7. Every year towns across the country connect with the community by throwing one of the most fun weeknight annual events of the summer. Photos by Jean Perry
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10th Annual Fairhaven Fire Muster435 viewsA team of five of Mattapoisett firefighters represented the department on Sunday, August 25, during the 10th Annual Fairhaven Fire Muster at Livesey Park in Fairhaven. The team took third place overall, first place in the dry hose competition, second in the wet hose competition, and second in the “mystery” event – axe throwing. Photos by Jean Perry
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BBC Watershed Ride435 viewsThe Buzzards Bay Coalition’s 13th annual Watershed Ride pedaled its way through the Tri-Town on Sunday, October 6, taking participants on three different courses that wound through the land that surrounds Buzzards Bay the way gold enfolds a pearl. A record 307 cyclists raised a record $213,000 for clean water this year. Photos by Jean Perry
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New Year’s Eve435 viewsThe Taber Library knows that it’s hard for the little ones to stay up until midnight on New Year’s Eve, which is why Children’s Librarian Rosemary Grey hosted a midday mock-midnight New year’s Eve-Day party, complete with party tiaras, horns, snacks, and don’t forget the bubbly apple juice! Photos by Jean Perry
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Quarantine Fun!435 viewsFolks shared their photos of fun during the good weather this weekend.
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Sunrise435 viewsSunrise through the fog on November 9 on Buzzards Bay. Photo by Mary Worden
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Zumbathon434 viewsThe ORR high school gymnasium was alive with music and movement on Sunday, April 11, 2010, when dancers took to the floor for a good cause. For a $30 contribution, participants could Zumba for three hours, and the proceeds of the Zumbathon went to Compassionate Care for ALS in Falmouth, a non-profit organization that provides equipment and support to families affected by ALS. The Zumbathon was in honor of Jeffrey Lawrence, a 47-year-old man living with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
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Ride for Alex434 viewsEvent organizer Tammy Foisy poses with Alex Pateakos at the fifth annual Ride for Alex poker run on September 18, 2011. Ms. Foisy, a former nurse to Alex, coordinates the event each year with her husband Scott. Proceeds from the event offset costs, not covered by insurance, related to Alex's well-being. Photo by Shawn Sweet.
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South Coast Special Olympics 434 viewsThomas Jupin of Rochester hits a ball from the tee while playing baseball at Center School in Mattapoisett during the South Coast Special Olympics on Sunday, September 23, 2012. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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2nd annual Tri-Town Night Out434 viewsTri-Town area police departments hosted their 2nd annual Tri-Town Night Out on August 5 at the ORR High School grounds. The meet and greet-style event was geared toward families, with live demonstrations and a chance to meet local law enforcement officials like Bella, a member of the Plymouth County Sherriff’s Department K-9 Unit. Photos by Jean Perry
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Metacomet434 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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