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John Nicolaci Memorial Float Fly91 viewsThe John Nicolaci Memorial Float Fly drew model airplanes of various shapes and sizes on August 19 at Mary’s Pond in Rochester. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Rodeo91 viewsThe second of the bi-weekly rodeo was held at the Rochester Fair Grounds this past Saturday by New England Rodeo. Present were over 20 professional bull riders from New England, Latin America, and Brazil. There were also professional barrel riders and mounted shooters. There were some young cowboys and cowgirls who also gave it their best to stay on a bucking pony. Children under 14 years of age were invited to the field to participate in competitive games to win a ribbon. Photos by Michael J. DeCicco & Hea
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Mattapoisett Triathlon91 viewsThe Mattapoisett Triathlon took place on Sunday, July 27. The event, hosted by the Mattapoisett Lions Club, saw over 100 competitors begin from Town Beach, swim 0.25 miles, bike 10 miles north of town and back, and finally run a 5K past Ned’s Point and back around to the beach. Photo by Robert Pina
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Marion Harbor91 viewsThank you to Ruth A. Griffin for photos of the Rail Trail in Mattapoisett and of Marion Harbor.
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Mattapoisett91 viewsPhoto by Jennifer Shepley
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Old Rochester Youth Baseball League90 viewsThe first Opening Day since 2019 brought out Old Rochester Youth Baseball League players and their families on Saturday morning in Rochester. A parade began at the Dexter Lane baseball complex and made its way to Gifford Park, where ORYB’s David Arancio recognized the many years of service from Derek Mello, Peter Vieira and David Nelson, who all threw ceremonial first pitches. Players in their final season were also recognized. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Road Race90 viewsFor years, the Kassabian family has inspired competitors in the Mattapoisett 5 Mile Road Race by hanging official race T-shirts of the past in front of their Church Street home along the racecourse. Courtesy of Laurie Kassabian
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Bristol County Radio Control Club 90 viewsMembers of the Bristol County Radio Control Club gathered on August 20 at Mary's Pond in Rochester for the annual fun fly of radio-controlled pontoon airplanes. Nationally, there are several thousand recognized clubs engaged in the activity, said Ned Watts, an avid pilot of the Styrofoam craft. Ruth Nicolaci of Marion, whose husband John helped found the club, was on hand to enjoy the event. Photos by Marilou Newell
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PanMass Challenge90 viewsRochester Memorial School teacher Debbi Bacchiocchi has become a regular rider of the PanMass Challenge, joining other Tri-Town community members in the mission to cure cancer. Here, she is pictured with Old Rochester Regional High School Athletic Director Bill Tilden and also with fellow Rochester residents Lazaro Rosa and Keith Riquinha at the start of the race on Day One. Bacchiocchi victoriously celebrated reaching Provincetown on Day Two and offered a look at the back of her racing shirt. Photos courte
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Cranberry Harvest Race90 viewsParticipants in Sunday's Cranberry Harvest Race stopped at Mattapoisett Wharf to rest up and get some nourishment. The bike ride starting and finishing in Myles Standish State Forest in Plymouth also traveled through Carver, Rochester and Acushnet. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Opening Day90 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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Shining Tides Multiuse Pathway90 viewsThe official opening of the Shining Tides multiuse pathway took place on June 12 with approximately 75 people gathered to applaud the 20-year effort. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation hosted the ribbon-cutting event where the elevated bridge span crosses the Mattapoisett River and Eel Pond marshlands. Representative William Straus noted the hard work of both local volunteers and government members, as well as the support and work done by those associated with Secretary of Transportation
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