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Opening Day312 viewsRick Plunkett throws out the first pitch in memory of his son Ryan Plunkett, for whom the Old Rochester Youth Baseball League has commemorated a new award going to the league’s best pitcher. Rick Plunkett is also pictured with Rochester Police Officer Austin Alves, who was Ryan Plunkett’s catcher when the two played together on the A’s of the ORYB Major League. Alves recalled a home run Ryan Plunkett hit over the left-field wall that got caught up in the top of the batting cage at Gifford Park.
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Tour de Crème312 viewsYoung and old, enjoyed Sunday’s Tour de Crème bike ride that saw riders stop for complimentary ice cream along 40, 24 and 9-mile courses. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Osprey312 viewsOsprey and babies. Photo courtesy of Mary-Ellen Livingstone
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Mattapoisett Road Race312 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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Cardboard Boats312 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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Rochester Council on Aging312 viewsThe Rochester Council on Aging held its Garden Party and Art Show on August 22. Photos by Mick Colageo and Jared Melanson
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Marion Natural History Museum312 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum hosted Bethany Boucher of Amazing Animal Ambassadors Monday afternoon. We met Milo the Fennec Fox and had a chance to compare attributes of Peter Quill the hedgehog to Iris the tenrec. We also met a skunk, a ferret, and a very friendly chinchilla. Many thanks to the Marion Cultural Council for partially funding this event. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Town House Renovations312 viewsThe Marion Town House renovations began on Monday, September 1. Seen are images taken the second day of work, with ceiling tiles removed, wiring pulled from walls, tarps erected, floors covered with cardboard, floodlights set up, and tools scattered about. The sound of workers parroting orders echoed through the old halls. Photos by Sam Bishop
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Woodland Walk for Mushrooms312 viewsMarion Natural History Museum hosted mycologist Adam Korejwa on September 13. Korejwa conducted a Woodland Walk for Mushrooms event at Shoolman Preserve in Rochester. Bolete, russula, honey, ghost pipe, and cauliflower mushrooms were all spotted, along with countless others. Whether it be on the ground, on a waterlogged fallen tree, or up the side of a living host-tree, mushrooms seemed to be all about. Roughly 40 people showed, including members of mycological societies, amateur enthusiasts, Rhode Islander
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Manuel & Felizarda Pina Park312 viewsManuel & Felizarda Pina Park dedication September 26. Photo by Robert Pina
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First Congressional Church of Marion312 viewsSunday afternoon within The First Congressional Church of Marion. The “Musical Belles” event was hosted by the church to fundraise for the restoration of the church’s clock tower.
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Proof312 viewsThe Marion Art Center is hosting the play Proof, directed by Rick Sherburne. Jade Beaurefard, left, and Donn Tyler, right, play the father/daughter duo, Robert and Catherine. This scene is from the play’s emotional first act. The play’s opening night was Saturday, October 10 with it running throughout October. Photo by Sam Bishop
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