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Rochester Memorial School Playground410 viewsScores of Rochester Memorial School students, staff, and parents – as well as ORR School District Superintendent Doug White – gathered to celebrate the official opening of their new playground on Monday, constructed last month by volunteers. “It took a village to get this done,” said faculty member Craig Davignon during the festivities. “It’s proud day for our entire community.” New principal Derek Medeiros spoke, as well. Photo by Shawn Badgley
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ORR Class of 2014410 viewsThe ORR Class of 2014 gathers at Ned’s Point to celebrate the start of their senior year with food, games, and bonding. Photo by Renae Reints.
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Mattapoisett Women’s Club410 viewsCristal L. Medeiros, Community Liaison for Community Nurse Private Care, spoke to the Mattapoisett Women’s Club during its monthly luncheon last week in Reynard Hall at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Medeiros specializes in connecting people with resources to remain safe and healthy in their homes. She discussed techniques and strategies to navigate the healthcare systems. Photo by Shawn Badgley.
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Think Pink Day410 viewsFourth graders at Sippican School under the guidance of teachers, Nicole Radke, Kim Souza, MJ Menezes and Courtney Sheehan, organized the school’s first ever ‘Think Pink Day’ on Friday, October 25th. The purpose of this spirit-wear fundraiser was to build community support and recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Students created posters, shared announcements over the intercom, and delivered flyers to classrooms to promote the 1-day event. Photo courtesy Nicole Radke.
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2013 Marion Halloween Parade410 viewsLead by the Sippican School Drum Line and the Witches of the Marion Art Center the annual parade once again filled the streets in Marion with hundreds of ghosts, ghouls, and M&Ms. Photos by Paul Lopes
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Annual Holiday Shop at the MAC410 viewsCrowds came out in force for the 30th Annual Holiday Shop at the Marion Art Center on Friday evening. The show continues through December 20th and the Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday, 1pm to 5pm and Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm. Admission is free. Photos by Joan Hartnett-Barry
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Marion Village Stroll 410 viewsThe Marion Village Stroll on Sunday includes a visit from Santa who arrived by boat and then was transported by wagon to meet the children. Photo by Felix Perez
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Freezin' for a Reason 2014410 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 Farm410 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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Paw Prints Award410 viewsORR’s newspaper, Paw Prints, won 4th place in the sports writing category at Suffolk University’s annual high school newspaper conference. From left to right: Renae Reints (editor in chief), Catherine Cunningham (sports editor), Dr. Richard P. Preiss (event coordinator). Photo by Abby Bentz.
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Sea Turtles410 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum after-school group learned about Sea Turtles this past week. Photo courtesy Eleizabeth Leidhold
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FORM Concert 410 viewsThe tri-town FORM concert brought together students whose combined musicality entertained a full house. The performers sang song style selections from spiritual to jazz and the crowd pleaser “Don’t Worry Be Happy” by Rochester Memorial School. Combining the voices of nearly 300 students the finale was a soulful treatment of “Wade In The Water”. Funds raised through FORM concerts support scholarships awarded each year to graduating seniors who have completed at least two full years in a school music program.
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