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Vernal Pools422 viewsOn April 21, Gary Johnson of the Mattapoisett Land Trust led a group to the vernal pool located off Long Plain Road in the Woodcock Preserve where he detailed the steps in achieving state certification of these important ecosystems, the breeding places for many endangered species. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Arbor Day 2018422 viewsThe Town of Rochester held a rainy Arbor Day 2018 ceremony at Hillside Cemetery on Friday. Tree Warden Jeff Eldridge planted five dogwood trees along the edge of the cemetery, lining the road. Here, an appropriately dressed Matthew Monteiro presents the trees to the town. Photo courtesy Matthew Monteiro
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Tour de Crème422 viewsThis Sunday was the third annual Tour de Crème, a fundraising partnership between the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path. The ride started at the Town Beach and wound its way through the Southcoast, making stops at the various creameries along the way. Proceeds of the ride will go towards maintaining the MLT trails and the extension of the bike path to the Mattapoisett/Marion town line. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Mattapoisett Memorial Day422 viewsMattapoisett Board of Selectmen along with members of the American Legion Florence Eastman Post 280, Rep. William Straus, and special guest Col. Chris Kidd attended the Memorial Day observances at Center School on May 28. The Old Hammondtown School concert band under the direction of Cara Kinney played patriotic tunes to a full house, and afterwards the Memorial Day parade headed to the Civil War monument at the library. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race422 viewsThe Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race wound its way along the Mattapoisett River for its 84th year. This year’s weather was a major improvement from last year’s soaking, but overall participation was down this year. Still, those who have been racing year after year made it another successful race, continuing an important Tri-Town tradition. Photos by Jean Perry
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RMS Class of 2012422 viewsRochester Memorial School welcomed back its RMS Class of 2012, with young students lining the halls to watch the big kids pass through one last time as students. Photos by Jean Perry
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Stayin’ Alive 422 viewsSurvival Week at ORR Junior High kicked off on the early morning of Sunday, June 17, as the 7th-graders boarded the busses for Western Massachusetts for a week of roughing it in the wild. And for this generation, that simply means no electronic devices and no Dunkin’ Donuts. Survival is now in its 46th year and still going strong. Some, like Survival leader Kevin “KT the Kilt Man” Thompson, have attended Survival since they were 7th-graders 30 years ago. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion 4th of July Parade422 viewsThe Marion 4th of July parade is a tradition that brings the entire community out to the streets for some hometown patriotic celebration.
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Movers and Shakers422 viewsThe "Movers and Shakers" exhibit at the Mattapoisett Historical Society Museum on Church Street highlights some of the most impactful and influential people that the town has ever seen.
Photos by Caleb Jagoda
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108th Annual Rochester Grange Fair 422 viewsThe 108th Annual Rochester Grange Fair was held on August 18 with a wide variety of produce, floral bouquets, baked goods, handicrafts, and works of art. The state first place winner for her diorama depicting a barn that contained fresh eggs and produce was Susan Guiducci of Dartmouth. There were a total of 35 entries vying for other blue ribbons in many other categories. Sue LaFluer, grange secretary and one of the fair organizers said that participants ranged in age from 6 years of age and beyond.
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Rochester Country Fair422 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair is a first prize event! Even torrential rains couldn’t dampen the spirits at this amazing event. Photo by Felix Perez
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Marion Fire Department Open House422 viewsThe Marion Fire Department hosted its annual Open House on October 12 during National Fire Safety Week. There was fun, food, fire demos, and a whole lot more that brought scores of families out Friday night. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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