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RMS Groundbreaking368 viewsIt was a momentous day in Rochester on May 28, 2010, when the school held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Rochester Memorial School project, scheduled to be completed in the 2010/2011 school year. The $26M project will renovate the existing building and add a considerable addition to accommodate Rochester’s growing population. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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4th Fireworks368 viewsDespite funding setbacks, the Marion fireworks took place this year at Silver Shell Beach under perfectly clear skies. Revelers enjoyed the patriotic music of Phil Sanborn and the Marion Concert Band while brilliant colors illuminated the harbor. Unless the town can secure a permanent source of funding, next year’s fireworks may be in jeopardy. Photo by Felix Perez.
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The Big Bake368 viewsMichael Lamoureux of the American Legion Florence Eastman Post 220 called the August 8, 2010 clambake a “gigantic success”. Close to 240 people came to enjoy an old-fashioned clambake with the Lions’ Club, the Mattapoisett Boy Scout Troop 53, Mattapoisett firefighters, and the Firefighters Auxiliary Club all pitching in to help. Photos by Lynn Short.
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Marion Art Center368 viewsThe Marion Art Center is hosting an exhibition entitled “Paintings, Poetry, Sculpture: an Installation” by artist Barbara Thun. The opening reception will be on Friday, October 1 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and will include a gallery talk and poetry reading by the artist in the Patsy Francis Gallery at 7:00 pm. Admission is free. Photo courtesy of the Marion Art Center.
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Tractor Parade368 viewsAn old-fashioned tractor pull in Rochester on June 25, 2011 honored the memory of longtime Rochester resident and tractor enthusiast Joe Monteiro. If you missed the tractor pull, don't worry – many of the tractors will be included in the Family Fun Day parade in Rochester on Sunday, August 21. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Memorial Day Boat Race368 viewsOn Monday, dozens of boats hit the Mattapoisett River for the 78th Annual Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race. Boat 1, comprised of Sean Shaw of Rochester and C.J. Hedges IV of Hamden, CT, won the title for the third year in a row with a time of 1:47:47. Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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Extreme Engineering368 viewsOn Tuesday, July 31, dozens of curious students gathered at the Mattapoisett Library to join Dr. Martin Hudis in his Extreme Engineering program. The students participated in a variety of different exercises using remote controlled helicopters in a hands-on approach to learn valuable lessons in math and science. The session was the last of four conducted by Dr. Hudis. Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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CrAzY Hat Party368 viewsA great time was had by all at the Rochester Country Fair CrAzY Hat Party fund raiser held on November 3rd. Photo by Felix Perez
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Hurricane Sandy 368 viewsMattapoisett residents banded together to collect a plethora of items to deliver to Hurricane Sandy victims in New York and New Jersey on Friday. The storm has affected 50-million families along the East Coast. Photo courtesy of Jacqueline Lizotte.
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Blizzard of 2013368 viewsHiller Road in Rochester is blocked by fallen tree. By the end of the storm the wind, ice and trees had caused power outages in 99% of all three towns. Photo by Felix Perez
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Welcome to the Jungle368 viewsThe theme at the Rochester Country Fair fund raiser dance held this past Saturday was “welcome to the jungle.” There were plenty of explorers on hand and even a gorilla! Photos by Felix Perez
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7th Annual Women’s Fund Tiara Mother’s Day 5K368 viewsThere was a huge turn out for what has now become a Mother’s Day tradition, the 7th Annual Women’s Fund Tiara Mother’s Day 5K . Photos by Felix Perez
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