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A Christmas Carol411 viewsA group of Charles Dickens enthusiasts ranging from casual to serious gathered to participate in a reading of “A Christmas Carol” Saturday morning at the Plumb Corner Library. Pictured here Stan Moszczenski reads an excerpt. Photo by Nick Walecka
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Freezin' for a Reason 2014411 viewsParticipants in the 2014 Polar Plunge on January 1 were encouraged to wear costumes for the event, which raised thousands of dollars for the BAM Foundation. BAM is an organization that offers financial assistance to families battling cancer to help offset the unexpected costs of cancer treatment. Hundreds of people turned out for the event, with over a hundred participants who plunged into 34 degree waters, just a few degrees warmer than the 28 degree air temperature that morning. Photo by Felix Perez
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Olde Field Farm411 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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Sea Turtles411 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum after-school group learned about Sea Turtles this past week. Photo courtesy Eleizabeth Leidhold
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World Tai Chi and Qigong Day411 viewsA group in Mattapoisett joined others across the globe in celebrating World Tai Chi and Qigong Day on April 26 at 10:00 am, just as other groups did at 10:00 am in their local time zones. Led by Tai Chi Practitioner Colman Fink, 15 locals moved gracefully together with conscious breath in the downstairs of the Mattapoisett Free Library – thanks to the rain that dampened the plan to meet at Ned’s Point for a second year in a row. By Jean Perry
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8th Annual Tiara 5K Mother’s Day Race411 viewsThe Women’s Fund held their 8th Annual Tiara 5K Mother’s Day Race, Walk and Fun Run on a lovely Sunday morning. Dozens turned out to enjoy the music, activities and lovely village course. For more information on the Women’s Fund visit: www.womensfundsema.org. Photos by Felix Perez
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Rochester Memorial Day Parade411 viewsThe citizens of Rochester gathered on the green on Sunday to show their respect to those who serve both past and present. Photos by Felix Perez
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ORRHS Rhythm Dance Team Showcase411 viewsORRHS Rhythm Dance Team Showcase on May 28 highlighted the amazing dance and gymnastic talents of the members with team and solo performances. The members are: Sara Achorn, Dasia Andrade, MiKayla Burke, Madeline Cafarella, Alison Holmen, Shannon Lynch, Rebecca Myers, Emily Newell, Hannah Nyman, Korryn Pinard, Cami Morais, Sam Turcotte, Angela Weigel, Brianna Grignetti and Angela Conde. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Natural History Museum’s Coastal Explorations II Program411 viewsNatural History Museum’s Coastal Explorations II Program
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42nd Annual Buzzards Bay Regatta411 views The 42nd Annual Buzzards Bay Regatta sailed on despite heavy rain and chilly temperatures the weekend of August 1 through the 3rd. The BBR, which takes place in Sippican Harbor, is the largest multi-class regatta in the country, with about 450 boats and over 1,100 sailors participating across 15 different classes. Photos by SpectrumPhoto/Fran Grenon - www.spectrumphotofg.com
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Wienermobile at Ned's Point411 viewsThose enjoying the afternoon at Ned’s Point Lighthouse on Sunday, August 17 did a double take when they suddenly saw a sight they were not expecting to see — a giant wiener on wheels parked alongside the Ned’s Point lighthouse. It was not just any wiener on wheels — it was the famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, on location taking some promotional photographs from Mattapoisett’s most iconic setting. Photo by Denise Mello
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Oktoberfest Celebration411 viewsWere you wearing your lederhosen with a stein of lager in your hand while dancing the Schuhplattler and blowing the Alpine horn at Marion’s first Oktoberfest celebration September 13? The weather held out for Oktoberfest revelers at the Marion VFW where there were traditional dance performances, music, food, and of course – beer! Photo by Felix Perez
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