|
|
Quahog Readers295 viewsThe Mattapoisett Library Quahog readers program held an awards and pizza party to celebrate the participants. Photo courtesy Michael Sites
|
|
Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race295 viewsCompetitors in the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race were greeted by fog and a high tide, but the sun burned through the cloud cover, and the competitors emerged on the home stretch to the finish line where the Mattapoisett River reaches Route 6. It was the 90th anniversary of the race and the 50th for Peter MacGregor, who first entered the race at age 10. Photos by Michelle Kirby, Carolyn Pruchnik and Robert Price
|
|
Cardboard Boats295 viewsGrade 7 students at Old Rochester Regional Junior High School took to the beach on Tuesday morning for a field day at the Mattapoisett YMCA that featured a cardboard boat race. The boats were designed entirely of cardboard and duct tape. The SCOPE program also included making tie-dye T-shirts. Photos by Mick Colageo
|
|
Class of 2024295 viewsOld Rochester Regional High School Class of 2024 Valedictorian Jacob Hadley was introduced by Theodore Cecil, his cousin and chapter president of the National Honor Society. The June 1 commencement featured remarks from Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson and Principal Mike Devoll and music from the school band. While ORR’s 153-member class was delirious upon the completion of the ceremony, the day’s loudest roar was reserved for the announcement of the diploma for the late Emma Whittaker. Photos by Mick
|
|
Tabor Academy295 viewsOlympic gold medalist Colleen Coyne of the Class of 1989 gave the Commencement Address, as Tabor Academy held its graduation exercises on May 31 under a large, white tent open to the sea air coming off Sippican Harbor. Coyne, a member of the 1998 Team USA ice hockey team, spoke of her experience learning to balance personal success against society’s measure of success. Photos by Mick Colageo
|
|
Planting Sunflowers295 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust and Center School put together an activity whereby first graders planted sunflowers in Dunseith Park in Mattapoisett. The sunflowers teach science to the children, are visible to cars passing by and show solidarity with Ukraine. Photos by Marilou Newell and Don Cuddy
|
|
Cruise Night295 viewsThe June 7 cruise night at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett was picture perfect. Oldie tunes floated on harbor side breezes as car aficionados and their lovingly restored cars were admired. Photos by Marilou Newell
|
|
Patriot Half Triathlon295 viewsRiders and runners navigated overlapping courses on North Street in Rochester during the Patriot Half Triathlon held on June 15. Photos by Mick Colageo
|
|
Tom Grondin295 viewsMarion’s Tom Grondin is a Massachusetts Special Olympics gold medalist in multiple swimming events. Photo courtesy Leo Grondin
|
|
Harbor Days295 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lions Club held its annual Harbor Days festival this past weekend at Shipyard Park. Photos by Mick Colageo
|
|
First Congregational Church of Marion Summer Fair295 viewsThe First Congregational Church of Marion Summer Fair was held on July 27 with an effort to raise funds for the restoration of its clock tower. Main Street was closed to traffic so visitors could enjoy several booths full of goods for sale, along with sports equipment, while visiting the Penny Pinchers’ Exchange, a lobster roll or a burger or dog from the grill. A bake sale was conducted on church grounds. Photos by Mick Colageo
|
|
Art Show295 viewsNow on exhibit at the Cushing Community Center in Marion are works of visual splendor painted by members of the Monday Morning Painters. The group has been meeting at the Rochester Council on Aging for years, providing mutual support and guidance as each artist works on their pieces. This show includes paintings by Judy Tallman, Helen Johnson, Jane Egan, David Morrison, Millie Morrison and Janet McDonald. Photos by Marilou Newell
|
|
| 31219 files on 2602 page(s) |
 |
|
|
|
|
2305 | |
|
|
|
|
