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Tractor Pull461 viewsThe NEATTA enjoyed a gorgeous fall day in Rochester for its annual fall tractor pulling event on Saturday at the Rochester Country Fair grounds that were once again, albeit briefly, filled with the familiar sights, sounds, and smells of diesel smoke we all expect from a good day at the tractor pulls! Photos by Jean Perry
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Turkey Trot 5K 461 viewsSunday was the morning of the annual Turkey Trot 5K in the center of Marion. Yes, it was rainy and windy, but the 80 turkeys (we mean participants) that showed up anyway still enjoyed the scenic village trot. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Christmas Day Swim461 viewsThe Helping Hands and Hooves’ annual Christmas Day Swim was preceded by a polar plunge in the weather and a brief ‘snownado’ of sorts as the winds swept snow and sleet across the area only minutes before enthusiastic participants in costume arrived at the Mattapoisett Town Beach and raced into the icy waters. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race461 viewsThe Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race wound its way along the Mattapoisett River for its 84th year. This year’s weather was a major improvement from last year’s soaking, but overall participation was down this year. Still, those who have been racing year after year made it another successful race, continuing an important Tri-Town tradition. Photos by Jean Perry
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RMS Class of 2012461 viewsRochester Memorial School welcomed back its RMS Class of 2012, with young students lining the halls to watch the big kids pass through one last time as students. Photos by Jean Perry
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Homecoming Queens 461 viewsColleen Oakes, originally from Marion, and Renee Buteyne, from Rochester, finished the trip of a lifetime on Monday, July 16, having ridden across the United States on their bicycles. Leaving Portland, Oregon on May 2, the two childhood friends arrived at Buteyne’s parents’ driveway about a month earlier than anticipated, greeted by family, friends, confetti, cookies, and of course, hugs. Photos by Jean Perry
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Homecoming Queens 461 viewsColleen Oakes, originally from Marion, and Renee Buteyne, from Rochester, finished the trip of a lifetime on Monday, July 16, having ridden across the United States on their bicycles. Leaving Portland, Oregon on May 2, the two childhood friends arrived at Buteyne’s parents’ driveway about a month earlier than anticipated, greeted by family, friends, confetti, cookies, and of course, hugs. Photos by Jean Perry
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Tabor Academy461 viewsLast week, Tabor Academy greeted about 40 students from around the world for their residential and day Marine Science Camp. In its first week, the students, about half of whom will participate for the full three-week offering, enjoyed learning about Marine Biology. Photos courtesy Tabor Academy
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Silvershell Encampment461 viewsHistory was once again alive on Sunday, August 12, for the 2018 Silvershell Encampment in Marion. Participants setting up camp represented Fairhaven and its surrounding towns, as well as Wareham, Rehoboth, Yarmouth, and Rhode Island. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Natural History Museum461 viewsThe Coastal Explorations group from the Marion Natural History Museum had a wonderful time learning about plants and soils, frogs and tadpoles, oyster farming, sea turtle anatomy, and seaweeds. The Marion Natural History Museum would like to thank Maggie Payne of the USDA, and Isaac Perry and Adam Murphy of the Marion Harbormaster's Office for their support of our summer program. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Rochester Country Fair461 viewsFair goers crowded the Rochester Fairgrounds this past weekend to take in the sights and sounds of the Rochester Country Fair. Whether it was the antique tractor pull, the pie eating contest, the dairy goat show, or the fiddle contest, there was something for everyone. Photos by Sarah Storer
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Mushroom Walk461 viewsThe Sippican Lands Trust and the Boston Mycological Club took a large group out on Sunday for a mushroom walk at the White Eagle Property in Marion. Participants gathered hundreds of mushrooms and laid them out on a long table for mushroom experts Ken Fienberg and Chris Neefus to help identify. Photos by Jean Perry
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