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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race379 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
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Class of 2024379 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
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Planting Sunflowers379 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
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Mattapoisett Land Trust’s 50th Anniversary379 viewsCofounder Brad Hathaway was among attendees at the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s 50th Anniversary brunch held on June 30 at the Munro Preserve. The community heard from Representative Bill Straus, Town Administrator Mike Lorenco and MLT president Mike Huguenin about the land trust’s legacy and ongoing work. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Maureen Riley379 viewsRochester resident Maureen Riley, 102, was honored last week with the Boston Post Cane at the Rochester Senior Center. Minhtram Tran represented Plymouth County, and Maureen Flanagan represented the office of Senator Michael Rodrigues in recognizing Riley. Photos by Jeff Wagner
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Maureen Riley379 viewsRochester resident Maureen Riley, 102, was honored last week with the Boston Post Cane at the Rochester Senior Center. Minhtram Tran represented Plymouth County, and Maureen Flanagan represented the office of Senator Michael Rodrigues in recognizing Riley. Photos by Jeff Wagner
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Water Street 379 viewsWater Street stonewall explosion of blue. Photo by Jen Shepley
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Harbor Days379 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lions Club held its annual Harbor Days festival this past weekend at Shipyard Park. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Harbormaster379 viewsConstruction continues on the new Maritime Center in the northeast corner of Island Wharf. Meantime, Marion’s Harbormaster Department will continue working out of the old building, albeit in a new location just down the wharf. Photos by Mick Colageo and courtesy Town of Marion
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First Congregational Church of Marion Summer Fair379 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
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Ray Rose379 viewsRay Rose’s winter trip across the Pacific led to a mission accomplished that put The Wanderer on display all over the eastern world. Photos courtesy Ray Rose
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Dolls379 viewsDolls are said to have existed since the Paleolithic Era according to Jenny McIntyre, who on August 6 gave a presentation at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. The dolls on display spanned from the 1800s to the 1960s, looking out at the audience as McIntyre explained the composition of dolls through the ages. The display showed how dolls reflect the breath of human activity from fancy dress to modest burlap coverings and all walks of life. Photos by Marilou Newell
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