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Polar Plunge222 viewsOn New Years Day, hundreds were arrayed at Mattapoisett Town Beach for this year’s Mattapoisett Polar Plunge. Since 2013, the beach has seen residents and visitors run into the freezing Atlantic to kick off the new year. The event is held by Keep On Plungin’ who, through the selling of baked goods, coffee, and hot chocolate, donate all proceeds of the fridged plunge to local families grappling with the costs of cancer treatment. Photo by Sam Bishop.
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Old Rochester/Fairhaven Hockey 222 viewsThe Old Rochester/Fairhaven hockey team advanced in the MIAA Division 4 state tournament with a 4-1 victory over St. Bernard’s on February 26 at Tabor Academy. The Bulldogs’ season ended Saturday in the Round of 16 with a 5-2 defeat against Hanover. Photos by Mick Colageo.
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Centenarians222 viewsCentenarians Ann and Roy “Will” Wingate, a married couple, both turn 100 years old in 2025, so the Friends of the Marion Council on Aging held a celebration honoring the Wingates for their achievement on April 10 at the Cushing Community Center. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Friends of Old Rochester Music 222 viewsThe Friends of Old Rochester Music inducted eight inaugural inductees into the new Music Hall of Fame on May 17 at Marion Music Hall. Inductees pictured left to right: Wayne Ferreira '70, Hannah Clark Moore '75, Orlando Pandolfi '76, Stan Ellis – Educator, Rosemary (Ramos) Williams '11, Rebecca Correia '99, Family of Dr. Daniel Lomba '79 – mom Mary, Zack Rezendes '68, and Danny's sons. Absent Marcus Monteiro '00.
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Mattapoisett222 viewsPhoto by Jennifer Shepley
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Kayaks222 viewsPhoto by Jennifer Shepley
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Touch-a-Truck Festival221 viewsThe Town of Rochester held a Touch-a-Truck Festival on October 2 at the County Fairgrounds. Children experienced up-close and personal the size and power of fire engines and their equipment and gear, along with municipal vehicles, including dump trucks and tractors. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Senior Day 221 viewsIt was Senior Day at Ned’s Point on Friday with fun and games launching the last year at Old Rochester Regional High School for the Class of 2022. Photo courtesy of Erin Bednarczyk
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Godspell at ORR221 viewsJesus, played by Max Tucker during the March 31 dress rehearsal, is part of a large ensemble of actors taking part in the Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club's production of Godspell. Performances are scheduled for Thursday, April 7, at 7:00 pm with additional 7:00 pm performances on Friday and Saturday, April 8-9 and a 2:00 pm closing matinee performance on Palm Sunday, April 10. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Blue Guitar221 viewsThe boat Blue Guitar spent over a week in Marion harbor. Owned at one time by rock legend Eric Clapton, the 103-foot, 1967 yacht transported one of Tabor Academy’s trustees to the local prep school’s graduation exercises that were held last week. Photo by Shawn Sweet
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Class of 2022221 viewsOld Rochester Regional High School graduates toss their caps high into the air at the conclusion of Saturday's graduation exercises on the Mattapoisett campus. A beautiful Saturday afternoon greeted families, friends and supporters of the Class of 2022, which was led in the procession by Valedictorian Amaya McLeod, Class President Mackenzie Marie Wilson, Class Vice President John Joseph Kassabian and Class Treasurer Eddie Gonet. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Cuttyhunk221 viewsWendy Copps conducted an “Ocean in Motion” exercise at Barges Beach, and Kate Armstrong led children in an exploration of the saltmarsh as part of Old Hammondtown Elementary School’s field trip to Cuttyhunk on June 16. Approximately 70 Grade 6 graduates made the ferry ride from Mattapoisett to take part in a science field trip organized by the Mattapoisett Land Trust Education Committee and held in conjunction with the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the STEAM Academy. Photos by Mick Colageo
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