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Children’s Memorial Garden244 viewsWhere for many years stood a tall spruce tree at Sippican Elementary School is now a large stump at the center of a newly dedicated Children’s Memorial Garden honoring the lives of former students Marques Sylvia, Andrew Rego, Alexis Wisner and Cory Jackson. On June 14, Principal Marla Sirois led a celebration of the vision of former Principal Marylou Hobson (1990-2004) and the generosity and effort of Steve Gonsalves, Suzanna Davis, Margie Baldwin and the Pythagorean Lodge. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Road Race244 viewsA humid atmosphere challenged the competitors, but the Mattapoisett Road Race was nonetheless conquered by over 1,000 runners. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Boba-tea Stand244 viewsEmma Daniel, left, and Ruby Cambra at their boba-tea stand in Rochester, where the two children offered the drink made of tapioca pearls in a variety of flavors. This less-expensive version of the popular drink available in coffee shops was a big hit locally, and the two children, ages 8 and 7 respectively, donated the $102 they received in tips to the Fairhaven Animal Shelter. Photos courtesy of Cambra and Daniel families
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ORR Class of 2024244 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional High School Class of 2024 enjoyed a September 22 field trip to Ned’s Point Lighthouse, where they carried on the time-honored, senior-class ritual and enjoyed fun, frolic and lunch. Photos courtesy ORR School District
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Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School Parent-Teacher Organization244 viewsThe Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School Parent-Teacher Organization held its annual Fall Family Festival on Saturday at its athletic fields in Rochester. The Boy Scouts were on hand to offer activities, and of particular fun for visitors was an extra-large, military-style inflatable obstacle course. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Christmas Tree244 viewsThe town enjoyed a beautiful Monday evening and a large turnout, as children gathered on the steps of Town Hall to sing carols, and Santa Claus arrived with a Fire Department escort to hand out candy canes. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Pinewood Derby 244 viewsThe Cub Scouts Pack 31 hosted a Pinewood Derby on February 3 at Rochester Memorial School. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester House Fire244 viewsA Memorial Day morning house fire on High Street in Rochester was brought under control by the Rochester Fire Department with assistance from Wareham, Marion, Mattapoisett and Acushnet departments. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Cardboard Boats244 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
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Class of 2024244 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. June 6, 2024
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Lions Club Triathlon244 views2024 Old Rochester High School graduate Tyler Young of Marion and Heather Peckham of Middletown, Rhode Island, finished first in the respective men’s and women’s categories of Sunday morning’s Lions Club Triathlon at the Mattapoisett Town Beach. Young, 18, will join the UMass Lowell cross-country and track programs next month. Photos by Mick Colageo and Robert Pina
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7,000th Mile244 viewsBrad Hathaway, 92, walked his 27,000th mile on Saturday, surrounded by a gathering of family and friends while promoting the Priscilla Hathaway Art Scholarship in memory of his late wife. Photos by Mick Colageo
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