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EmpowORR501 viewsSaturday, May 20, marked the official establishment of the “EmpowORR” Community Garden behind Old Rochester Regional Junior High School. The students and staff of the Transition Program at ORR High School established the garden to provide an opportunity for students with unique abilities to gain horticultural experience, including the sale of the produce at local farmers’ markets, while fostering community service opportunities. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Natural History Museum501 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Caroline Grainger for her donation of several beautifully carved birds created by her father, James Babbit. The museum lost many of its specimens during our ceiling collapse and these incredibly detailed pieces are greatly appreciated. The museum is hoping to create a new display of nature-inspired artwork from local artists and these specimens are a great start. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race501 viewsIt rained, again, for the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race on Monday, May 29, but that never stops the participants from paddling the 14 miles of the Mattapoisett River that winds from Grandma Hartley’s Reservoir in Snipatuit Pond in Rochester all the way to the Herring Weir in Mattapoisett off River Road and Route 6. This was the 83rd year of the Tri-Town tradition. Photos by Jean Perry
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ORR Class of 2017501 viewsOn Saturday, June 3, seniors at Old Rochester Regional High School received their diplomas and tossed their caps to the sky with joy as the rain held off long enough for the commencement ceremony. Photos by Felix Perez
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Center School Vocabulary Day501 viewsCenter School held its very own first annual Vocabulary Day Parade on Thursday, June 8. Students dressed up as their chosen word to personify its meaning and strutted around for all to read. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Center School Vocabulary Day501 viewsCenter School held its very own first annual Vocabulary Day Parade on Thursday, June 8. Students dressed up as their chosen word to personify its meaning and strutted around for all to read. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Center School Vocabulary Day501 viewsCenter School held its very own first annual Vocabulary Day Parade on Thursday, June 8. Students dressed up as their chosen word to personify its meaning and strutted around for all to read. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Embarker501 viewsMattapoisett resident Bob Brack launched his sailboat “Embarker” on Monday for the 50th time from the Mattapoisett Boatyard. Brack has owned the same boat for 50 years, a rarity to encounter says former boatyard owner Art Maclean. Seen here, Brack and son Ken head out into Buzzards Bay on this golden anniversary of the first launching of “Embarker.” Photo by Jean Perry
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Fare Thee Well501 viewsDanni Kleimann led the school staff one last time on Wednesday, June 21, for the annual RMS student send-off. This year, the day marked Kleimann’s last day at RMS as she is retiring after 31 years. Kleimann is best known for directing the Shakespeare plays at RMS and for orchestrating the student send-off every summer. Kleimann passed her baton on to sixth grade teacher Tracy Forns to carry out the traditions. Photos by Jean Perry
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No Rain On This Parade 501 viewsThe Marion 4th of July parade on Tuesday went on as planned, winding through the village streets and receiving the usual fanfare. Photos by Jean Perry
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Police Patrol 501 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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Minecraft Magician 501 viewsIt was all about “Building a Better World” on August 14 during a children’s performance sponsored by the Plumb Library and the Rochester Cultural Council. Performer “Jungle Jim” Manning merged Minecraft with magic and built a blast of a time with the kids. Photos by Jean Perry
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