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Sippican Women's Club380 viewsAt a February 12, 2010 Sippican Women’s Club meeting, author Michael Tougias gave a presentation on a book he co-authored with Casey Sherman entitled The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Most Daring Sea Rescue, which details the rescue of sailors after two oil tankers were ripped in half in a 1952 nor’easter. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Hillbilly Hoedown380 viewsA Hillbilly Dinner Dance was held at Redman Hall in Wareham on Saturday, February 27, 2010 to benefit the 11th annual Rochester Country Fair. After dinner, Twinkies were provided for dessert and The Relics provided music. This year's Rochester Country Fair will be held on August 19, 20 and 21 at Plumb Corner and the theme will be “Hillbilly Days”. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Rochester Flooding380 viewsAfter heavy rains pummeled the Tri-Town area on March 30, 2010, the area of Dexter Lane and Plumb Corner in Rochester almost resembles a pond. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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River Road Flood380 viewsA rainstorm on March 29 and 30 wreaked havoc on Massachusetts, leaving the Commonwealth in a state of emergency. The real fall-out didn’t arrive until March 31, when water tables reached record heights and dams in the region were tested to their maximum capacity. The Hathaway Pond Dam in Rochester needed reinforcement with sandbags and the area of Plumb Corner and Dexter Lane became a makeshift pond. The Mattapoisett River overflowed its banks, shutting down River Road for a day. Photos by Tim Smith.
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Magic Hour380 viewsIt was a magic time at the First Congregational Church in Marion on Saturday, May 1, 2010, when the church hosted a magic show with Marcus the Magician at their community center. Throughout the show, children laughed and helped the magician by yelling out tips and observations. Some children even got to help Marcus the Magician on stage. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Gardens by the Sea380 viewsPlant-lovers got a chance to see some of the SouthCoast’s most coveted gardens on Friday, July 9, 2010, when St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church held their annual Gardens by the Sea event to raise funds for their local and global outreach. Private garden locations included Point Road, Moorings Drive and Planting Island. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Gardens by the Sea380 viewsPlant-lovers got a chance to see some of the SouthCoast’s most coveted gardens on Friday, July 9, 2010, when St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church held their annual Gardens by the Sea event to raise funds for their local and global outreach. Private garden locations included Point Road, Moorings Drive and Planting Island. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Ball Drop380 viewsThe Rochester Police Brotherhood conducted a golf ball drop fundraiser at the Rochester Country Fair on August 21, 2010. First place went to 9-year-old Connor Walsh of Marion. Sgt. Bill Chamberlain of the Brotherhood presented Connor with his winnings after the ball drop. Photo courtesy of Bill Chamberlain.
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COA Endowment380 viewsThe Rochester Council on Aging (COA) has been named in the last will and testament of Edward and Louise Wheeler, Rochester senior residents. The Wheelers lived in Rochester for many years, and bequeathed $50,000 to the Rochester COA from their estate. Photo courtesy of Sharon Lally.
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Dixie Diehards 380 viewsThe Dixie Diehards Jazz Band will perform at a cabaret evening at the Marion Art Center on Saturday, September 25 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for MAC members, $12.50 general admission. The Art Center is located at the corner of Main and Pleasant Streets in Marion. Call 508-748-1266 for more information. Photo courtesy of the Marion Art Center.
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Masonic Anniversary380 viewsThe Marion Pythagorean Lodge celebrated the 150th anniversary of their organization on July 16, 2011, with a huge bash at the Music Hall in Marion. Lodge Master Tom Dexter was among the speakers at the celebrated event, which included a live performance from the New Bedford Sea Chantey Chorus. Photos by Jen Farias.
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In Remembrance380 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lions left a message of remembrance on the corner of Route 6 and North Street for the tenth anniversary of 9-11. Photo courtesy of the Mattapoisett Lions.
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