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Plumb Corner Halloween397 viewsThe center of Rochester was all spooked out on Saturday, October 15, at the annual Halloween festival where kids donned costumes and enjoyed trips through the haunted house, as well as refreshments and a dance party. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Senior Thanksgiving397 viewsTri-Town seniors enjoyed another savory Thanksgiving dinner at the Old Rochester Regional Junior High School on Sunday, November 17. The annual event is a tradition 26 years strong that allows school staff and eighth-graders the chance to express their gratitude for area seniors and their support for the schools. Photos by Jean Perry
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No-Shave November397 viewsCosmetology students at Old Colony gave five Rochester Police officers a shave and a haircut on November 30, marking the end of No-Shave November. The officers raised over $1,500 letting their facial hair grow out, a no-no for the rest of the year for the officers. The funds will benefit Home Base, a charity that serves soldiers returning from combat with PTSD. Photos by Jean Perry
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Center School Art397 viewsCenter School was the center of creativity and artistic expression on March 29 during the annual Center School Art Exhibition. Artwork created by students at both Center School and Old Hammondtown was on display Wednesday for the public to view and admire. Photos by Jean Perry
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Race to the Finish 397 viewsJuly 4th morning in Mattapoisett means its time for the annual Mattapoisett July 4th Road Race, a five-miler that starts and finishes at Shipyard Park. The proceeds fund scholarships to ORR graduates. Photos by Sarah French Storer
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Super-Dupering in the Street 397 viewsMain Street in Marion was the scene for the annual First Congregational Church Super Duper Fun Fair on July 29. The fair, which is always an anticipated and memorable community event, brought scores of people out in spite of threatening weather. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Police Patrol 397 viewsTuesday, August 1, was National Night Out at ORR and across the country, with local Tri-Town and regional police departments hosting the event aimed at raising awareness of community police efforts. Photos by Jean Perry
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Partial Eclipse, Total Excitement 397 viewsThe Plumb Library welcomed celestial spectators on Monday for the region’s partial eclipse of the sun, handing out free eclipse glasses. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Marion Veterans Day Ceremony397 viewsMarion held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on November 11 at Sippican School, featuring Navy Lieutenant Heather Hutchison as the main speaker. Photos by Sarah French Storer
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Santa’s Workshop397 viewsOn the snowy night of December 15, high school students and some rambunctious kids gathered for some fun at ‘Santa’s Workshop’ in the ORRHS Cafeteria. Senior Class President Gabriel Noble-Shriver and Vice President Rachel Demmer, along with Class of 2018 advisors Merrideth Wickman and Michael Nailor, hosted an evening of crafts, dancing, games, and a movie so parents could holiday shop. The funds raised will help defray the cost of Senior Class activities and expenses. Submitted photos by Erin Bednarczyk
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Freezin’ for a Reason397 viewsJanuary 1 found locals Freezin’ for a Reason again at the annual polar plunge fundraiser to benefit those who are fighting cancer in our own community. At Mattapoisett Town Beach that morning, the air temperature was in the single digits and the water was a frigid 40 degrees. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Marine Becket Kiernan397 viewsOn Friday, February 16, Class of 2017 ORR graduate and 18-year-old Marine Becket Kiernan was laid to rest at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. All of Old Rochester lined the side of Route 6 for a final farewell to Becket as Principal Mike Devoll stood solemnly as the procession passed beneath the giant U.S. flag suspended by two local ladder trucks. Fire and police from all three towns lined the opposite side of the street to pay their respects. Photos by Jean Perry
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