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Point Connett295 viewsPhoto of the bay from Point Connett a day before the storm taken by Ruth A Griffin
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Potting Shed294 viewsInstead of destroying an old shed, we repurposed it into a potting happy place. Photo by Ann DeMello
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Opening Day294 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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Rochester Boat Race294 viewsA gorgeous Memorial Day morning greeted competitors in the annual Rochester Boat Race that navigated a course from Rochester down the Mattapoisett River to its finish area at Route 6 and River Road. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Ray Rose294 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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Crescent Beach294 viewsLast Saturday, the diving raft at Crescent Beach, Mattapoisett broke loose. Several (mostly older) residents held it from beaching in rough waters for approximately an hour while waiting for help from Mattapoisett Boatyard and while trying to reach a young volunteer who coordinates all things related to the raft. Photos courtesy Jennifer M. Capobianco
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Strawberry Point294 viewsStrawberry Point from Cedar Street at Point Connett. Courtesy Ruth A. Griffin
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Marion Natural History Museum 294 viewsOn Friday evening, the Marion Natural History Museum hosted Dr. Kathryn Kavanagh of UMass Dartmouth’s biology department. Speaking on Humpback whales, Dr. Kavanagh covered several stages, including giving birth (tail first), and how male humpbacks shield the mother while she’s giving birth by creating a bubble-net screen. She also mentioned at what point the young are the most vulnerable to entanglement and boat strikes. Many thanks to Dr. Kavanagh for her fascinating talk. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Natural History Museum 294 viewsOn a beautiful Saturday morning, the Nature Journaling group met with artist Tricia Cassady to learn about some techniques for journaling in nature. We took part in some exercises to loosen up and then had fun finding our own specimens to draw. We also had a chance to discuss our different experiences and have some laughs. The museum may be starting to meet monthly so if you’d like to join us, please email the director at www.marionmuseum.org. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Literary Society’s Mocktails and Mixology Masterclass294 viewsMattapoisett Public Library hosted the Literary Society’s Mocktails and Mixology Masterclass on Tuesday. Participants made mocktails with Jonathan Pogash, author of the 75th Anniversary Edition of Mr. Boston Bartender’s Guide. Photo by Marilou Newell. April 2, 2026 edition
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Bernard and Elizabeth (Milliken) Klim294 viewsOn August 4, 2026, Bernard and Elizabeth (Milliken) Klim, longtime residents of Mattapoisett, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Photo courtesy of Cynthia Lydon
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Eagle Scut293 viewsAudrey Blanchard, pictured with her father Michael Blanchard, has become Rochester's first female Eagle Scout. Photo by Mike DeCicco
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