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BLM Rochester466 viewsA “Black Lives Matter” protest march drew hundreds to Rochester late in the afternoon of June 12. Escorted by several Rochester policemen on foot, participants who had gathered in front of Town Hall marched down Dexter Lane to the police station, where several individuals spoke about racism and told stories of discrimination based on skin color. The protest was organized by Wareham resident Alexis Sylvia, who had spent several years living in Mattapoisett and Rochester. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Center Cemetery466 viewsThis elaborate gravestone in Center Cemetery off of Dexter Lane in Rochester represents one point in an evolving history richly represented by various eras in several cemeteries throughout the tri-towns. See Marilou Newell’s story on the “Gravestone Girls” recent presentation. Photo by Ryan Feeney
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2020 halloween Cover Contest466 views2020 Halloween Cover Contest by Andrew Hebert
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Goodnight Tri-Town466 viewsTri-Town Against Racism unveiled the organization’s “Little Library” on 11/3 at Old Landing Wharf off of Front Street in Marion. This new opportunity to read books featuring stories about people of diverse color and backgrounds comes as Tri-Town Against Racism has launched “Goodnight Tri-Town.” The new reading program invites adults and students to volunteer to record themselves reading from a diverse picture book of their choice for bedtime listening by preschool and early elementary school-aged children.
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Honduran isle of Roatan466 viewsRick Cantwell and friend Kaylin recently visited the beautiful Honduran isle of Roatan.
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Squirrel on a Fence466 viewsAs citizens were just digging in nearby at the Great Picnic, this squirrel found a banquet of his own on Barstow Street. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Waterman Reunion465 viewsThe Third Annual Waterman School Reunion took place at the Rochester Memorial School on Saturday, September 12 attracting over 100 former students of the venerable elementary school. Waterman school, which was in the building that now houses the Rochester Fire Department, was the forerunner to RMS during the first half of the Twentieth Century. The theme for this years gathering was The War Years, remembering the World War II era. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Plumb Corner Halloween465 viewsRain didn't stop a few brave trick or treaters from coming to the October 24 Plumb Corner Halloween celebration. Businesses at Plumb Corner provided candy and shelter from the rain. A tent in the Plumb Corner field held a ghoulishly good time, with a devilish D.J. and Halloween-themed music. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Annual Tree Sale465 viewsA Decorating Committee from the Sippican Womans Club produced over 50 festive trees for the Tree Spree, which started in Handys Tavern. The tavern was decked out with themed trees, including a Barbie tree, a Hannukah tree, a Mallard duck tree, and even a tree decorated with recycled items like bottles and plastic bags. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley.
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Valentine Tea465 viewsThe Marion Art Center hosted an American Girl themed Valentine Tea Party on February 6, 2010. Over 20 girls dressed in their pink and red finest enjoyed dainty finger foods, festive cupcakes, red fruit punch, and tea. Morgan Middleton played Kirsten and Phoebe Mock played Singing Bird in the Marion Art Center American Girl mini-musical that accompanied the tea party. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley.
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Fire Prevention465 viewsThe Marion Fire Department hosted an open house on Sunday, October 10 in recognition of Fire Safety Month. More than 100 people participated in the event, which included childrens activities, demonstrations, and even a simulated car accident. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Halloween Parade465 viewsThrongs of costumed children hit the streets in Marion for the towns annual Halloween parade on October 31, 2010. Photos by Paul Lopes
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