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Alumni Basketball380 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional High School alumni and the ORR boys’ and girls’ basketball teams shared a couple of friendly games of basketball on March 29 during the 2nd annual Old Rochester Regional Hall of Fame Alumni Hoops Classic. The women’s alumni team lost to the girls’ team 45-29, while the men’s alumni team beat the boys’ team in a close game of 75-63. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Special Olympics Fitness Day380 viewsTabor Academy hosted a Special Olympics Fitness Day on Saturday, April 23, attracting dozens of participants of all ages and abilities despite the on and off rain showers. In addition to an array of games and activities, there was also a fitness walk through the village. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Women’s Fund Tiara 5K380 viewsThe rain held off on Sunday, May 8, for the Women’s Fund Tiara 5K, now in its 10th year. The annual Mother’s Day event draws hundreds to the starting line at Oxford Creamery, through the village of Mattapoisett, and back to Oxford Creamery for the finish. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Natural History Museum380 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's after-school group learned about the science of flight, including balance, weight, and reduction of drag with Dr. William Dills. We had many happy successful lift offs and attained some very impressive heights, thanks to the rocket scientists present. The Museum wishes to thank Dr. Dills and the volunteers who helped to make this another successful program, the final program of the school calendar year.
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Marion Village 5K380 viewsThe number of participants in this year’s Marion Village 5K might have been down slightly according to race organizers, but the sentiment of fun and competition certainly was not on Saturday, June 25. Taking first place for men was Andrew Sukeforth of Middleboro with a time of 15:43, and Meg Hughes of Rochester won first place in the women’s division with a time of 19:50. The annual 5K race that winds its way through scenic Marion village is now in its 20th year. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Harbor Days 380 viewsHarbor Days came to Mattapoisett this past weekend, and many visitors were gracious enough to spin The Wanderer Wheel for a $1 donation to the Lions Club. Those who played helped raise an extra $523 the Lions Club will use to benefit the community. The Aardvark came out too, but since furry aardvarks hate hot weather, he only made a couple of appearances. Photos by Jean Perry
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Buzzards Bay Musicfest380 viewsThis week was the Buzzards Bay Musicfest in Marion, held at the Fireman Center for the Performing Arts at Tabor Academy. The free event brings together musicians from all across the globe for the five-day concert series. During Friday night’s chamber music performance, harp principal Rita Costanzi, the former Principal Harp of the Vancouver Symphony and CBC Radio Orchestra, received a standing ovation for her extraordinary performance. Photo by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Firefighters380 viewsFour Mattapoisett firefighters participated in the Gillette Stadium S4RT stair climb fundraiser on Sunday, May 7. Lieutenant Justin Dubois and firefighters Justin Blue, Silas Costa, and Bill Oliver climbed 2,880steps in one hour in full firefighter gear (up to 100 lbs) to raise money for Homes For Our Troops, a nonprofit that builds adaptive homes for injured veterans. Photo courtesy Lt. Justin Dubois
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Touch-A-Truck380 viewsSaturday, May 13, was the rescheduled rain date for the Marion Recreation Department’s annual Touch-A-Truck event at Washburn Park. The weather wasn’t ideal, but it stayed dry long enough for kids to get in some climbing and crawling time with the big machines. Photos by Felix Perez
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ORR Class of 2017380 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 Day380 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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An Affair to Remember 380 viewsThe Great Community Picnic on August 3 brought 345 residents out to the Munro Preserve in Mattapoisett to enjoy a late afternoon gathering hosted by the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Historical Society. Along with great food and great wine, guests also arranged some great table centerpieces for their tables. Photos by Jean Perry
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