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National Night Out576 viewsEEE can’t stop the NNO! (And neither can a little rain and thunder.) Despite an EEE “high risk” alert, the 7th annual Tri-Town National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, was underway in front of ORR attracting locals to enjoy a summer afternoon of interacting with our emergency first responders and exploring the tools of their trade. Photos by Jonathan Comey
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Rochester Historical Society 576 viewsThe Rochester Historical Society celebrated its 50th anniversary by throwing a party at the Rochester COA on Saturday, September 14. After a luncheon and cake, several speakers took to the podium for a stroll down memory lane while emphasizing the importance of preserving the history of Rochester for future generations. Photos by Jean Perry
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Octopurr Fest576 viewsIt’s All About the Animals held its 5th annual Octopurr Fest on October 6. The fundraiser featured food, games, music, and craft booths. Owner and operator of the no-kill shelter, Pam Robinson, said 100 percent of all proceeds would go directly to the care of the felines. Also on hand during the festivities were several canine friends sporting their Halloween costumes. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Winifred Hartley576 viewsThe Rochester Council on Aging celebrated the 100th birthday of longtime Rochester resident Winifred Hartley, born on November 15, 1919. For 24 years, Hartley was the school nurse at Old Rochester Regional High School. Photos courtesy Connie Dolan
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Tinkhamtown Chapel 576 viewsThe lights from within the tiny Tinkhamtown Chapel spilled out into the cold dark on December 21, the longest eve of the year, for the annual Christmas carol sing-along. The warm and merry event has been held each year just before Christmas for nearly 70 years now. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Potluck o' the Irish575 viewsSaint Anthony's Church in Mattapoisett held a friendly celebration in honor of Saint Patrick's Day with a potluck dinner and sing-along. Visitors were also welcomed into the churchs fellowship hall by the sounds of Brendan Begleys bagpipes, the singing of traditional Irish songs, and a performance Celtic dancing. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Dance the Night Away575 viewsThe Mattapoisett Congregational Church hosted a family-oriented night of "Dancing with the Stars" on Friday, March 23. Young and old alike danced to the music of DJ Don Hunt from City Lights Disc Jockey Services and then were thrilled to dance alongside special guest 'stars' The Cat in the Hat and Shrek! Here, members of Heidi Parker Catelli's dance troupe show off a few choice dance steps. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Welcome to the Camp575 viewsCarl Robideau, Director of Camp Massasoit at the Mattapoisett branch of the YMCA Southcoast, recently led a tour of the summer camp facility on April 21 to provide prospective parents with an overview of what the program has to offer. Camp Massasoit offers programs for children of all ages starting with their Scamper Camp program aimed at preschool aged children, 4 to 5 years of age, up to their Counselor-In-Training program for teenagers, 15 to 16 years of age. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Magic of Music575 viewsThe First Annual Magic of Music Idol Contest which was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Mattapoisett on Saturday evening, February 23. The event was a fundraiser for Magic of Music, a non-profit organization spearheaded by Miss Jensen and designed to provide scholarships for kids who love music but are unable to afford music lessons or instruments. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Turn the Page575 viewsThe newly-renovated and expanded Mattapoisett Free Public Library held a formal Open House on Saturday, March 15 during which some 100 residents were given an opportunity to tour and see the towns new facility. A follow-up grand opening and rededication ceremony is also planned for later this year to coincide with the Fifth Annual Library Day event when the towns many summer residents return on Tuesday, July 15. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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I Found the Aardvark!575 viewsMattapoisett residents turned out for FOX 25 Morning News' live broadcast from Shipyard Park on Friday, June 6, 2008 and took time to pose with The Wanderer's aardvark.
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I Found the Aardvark!575 viewsMattapoisett residents turned out for FOX 25 Morning News' live broadcast from Shipyard Park on Friday, June 6, 2008 and took time to pose with The Wanderer's aardvark.
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