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Women Build352 viewsLocal women volunteer crews pounded nails and dug in to make homeownership a reality for the Howlett family as a part of the Buzzard’s Bay Habitat for Humanity Women Build days on May 1 and 2, 2010. The house will add to the 1,650 Women Build houses that have been built throughout the United States since the Women Build program began in 1998. Photo courtesy of Christine Halle.
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Boat Race352 viewsThe 2010 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Races got off to a good start in warm, sunny weather. About 90 registrants rowed their boats from Grandma Hartley’s Reservoir on Snipatuit Road, down the Mattapoisett River, and to the finish line at the Herring Weir on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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PanMass Challenge352 viewsThe PanMass Challenge at Old Rochester Regional on June 13, 2010, included a longer route for the older kids and a shorter track for the tricycle-riding little ones. Photo courtesy of Mary Avery.
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Circus Time352 viewsEveryone was just clowning around when the circus came to Rochester on June 23 and 24, 2010. Camels, elephants, tigers, oh my! The kids had a great time until the big tent, and can’t wait until next year to see the circus again. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Circus Time352 viewsEveryone was just clowning around when the circus came to Rochester on June 23 and 24, 2010. Camels, elephants, tigers, oh my! The kids had a great time until the big tent, and can’t wait until next year to see the circus again. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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4th Fireworks352 viewsDespite funding setbacks, the Marion fireworks took place this year at Silver Shell Beach under perfectly clear skies. Revelers enjoyed the patriotic music of Phil Sanborn and the Marion Concert Band while brilliant colors illuminated the harbor. Unless the town can secure a permanent source of funding, next year’s fireworks may be in jeopardy. Photo by Felix Perez.
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4th of July Parade352 viewsThe Marion Benjamin Cushing VFW Post 2425 organized another spectacular Fourth of July parade for Marion Village this year on July 5, 2010. Floats, antique cars, fire engines and lots of farm equipment made their way through the streets of Marion to celebrate the nation’s birthday in style. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Azorean Maritime 352 viewsThe Azorean Maritime Heritage Society in New Bedford, MA is hosting about 70 people from the Azores in early September 2010 for the International Azorean Whaleboat Regatta with teams from USA, racing against teams from Pico and Faial. The 70 or so visitors from the Azores are being housed at the homes of the members of the Society in New Bedford, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, and Mattapoisett. Photo courtesy of Barbara Treban.
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Defense352 viewsTrish Akins and Dara Midwood teach Tri-Town women a free lesson in self-defense at the Mattapoisett Council on Aging classroom at the Center School on Friday mornings. For more information on this class (open to all ages), call the COA at 508-758-4110. Photos by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Habitat Gala352 viewsBoth Trudy Kingery and Barbara Morse enjoyed a grand time at the annual Buzzard’s Bay Habitat for Humanity Gala at the Music Hall in Marion on September 17, 2010. Photo by Felix Perez.
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On the Farm352 viewsSippican Elementary School’s Kindergarten class enjoyed a hayride and some fall harvest goodies during a field trip to a local farm in mid-October. Photos courtesy of Sarah Goerges
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Gift Show352 viewsArt in all forms was enjoyed at a craft and vendor fair at Old Colony last Saturday, November 6. The event was hosted by the school’s Junior Class. Photos by Felix Perez
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