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Cranberry Outing338 viewsPerfect weather brought out the young and the young at heart to the second annual cranberry harvest at “The Bogs” on Acushnet Road in Mattapoisett, a Buzzards Bay Coalition property. The retired bog acreage is slowly returning to meadows and woodlands. But for now cranberries continue to grow giving the do-it-yourself harvester a chance to enjoy nature’s bounty. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Fire Department338 viewsThe Marion Fire Department celebrated the careers of three of its retiring firefighters on November 8. Deputy Chiefs William Scott, Charles Blanchette, and Scott Cowell were toasted (and roasted) by Marion Fire Chief Thomas Joyce before family and friends at the Marion VFW Saturday night. The wives of MacDougal and Blanchette, and the daughter of Cowell, attached new deputy chief badges on the three gentlemen during the pinning ceremony, and the three selectmen honored the retiring chiefs with gifts.
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Thanksgiving Dinner338 viewsOld Rochester Regional Junior High School eighth grade students and staff volunteered over the weekend to present the 24th annual Thanksgiving dinner for Tri-Town senior citizens on Sunday, November 23. Seniors of Mattapoisett, Marion, and Rochester were invited to a Thanksgiving feast in the cafeteria complete with turkey and all the traditional trimmings. Photos by Jean Perry
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Hot-To-Trot Dog Walk338 viewsOn November 30, a spring-like winter’s day, the Sippican Lands Trust held its 2nd annual Hot-To-Trot Post-Thanksgiving Day dog walk. About 12 dogs of all shapes and sizes brought their humans out for a guided tour of the White Eagle property located off Route 6 in Marion. Dogs received stylish orange neckerchiefs and dog treats. Photo by Marilou Newell
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2015 Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge338 viewsThe 2015 Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge on New Year’s Day at Town Beach in Mattapoisett was a splashing success, according to event coordinator Michelle Huggins. The third annual polar plunge raised nearly $10,000 to provide financial assistance to local families battling cancer. Many participants donned costumes, competing for the best costume trophy. Photo by Felix Perez
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It’s Gotta be Jazz338 viewsOn February 5, it was all about the jazz at Rochester Memorial School’s annual fourth-grade musical. The performance titled ‘It’s Gotta be Jazz’ was postponed because of Winter Storm Juno, but was worth the wait. Photos by Felix Perez
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Marion Harbor Wildlife338 viewsLiz Hatch captured this great shot of a bald eagle soaring over Marion Harbor.
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Sharing Your Passion: Personal Collections338 viewsThe Mattapoisett Historical Society’s event “Sharing Your Passion: Personal Collections” on February 26 made for an exciting and eclectic display of rare, as well as seemingly random, objects. Left: Old Prince Albert tobacco boxes are lined up from Katherine Gaudet’s collection of rare tins. Right: Guests admire Nate Bekemeier’s quirky collection of items he collected over the years, each with its own story attached, stored inside his handmade display table. Photos by Felix Perez
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Marion Natural History Museum338 viewsLast week the Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool crew explored a variety of ways to identify trees without their leaves. By looking at bark, leaf scar arrangement and even using their sense of smell, the students had a chance to explore trees and woody shrubs without their usual foliage. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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OHBBall 4219338 viewsIn a close game, the Old Hammondtown School students outplayed the Old H teachers 41-40 during the annual students vs. teachers basketball game Friday night. The game was held at the ORR gymnasium and bleachers were packed with families and supporters. Photos by Jean Perry
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Sippican School Science Fair338 viewsSippican School students presented their answers to the probing questions of life such as what’s in your snack foods and which helmet protects your melon the best during the April 6 annual Sippican School Science Fair. Photos by Jean Perry
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Winter Farmer’s Market338 viewsWinter is over, and the indoor Winter Farmer’s Market season almost is, too. There is one more left before the regular outdoor seasonal farmer’s market starts up again on Tuesday, June 2 outside the Old Rochester Regional Junior High School. Photos by Colin Veitch
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