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Chop Off the ol' Block693 viewsThe popular Woodsman Show kicked off a weekend full of old-fashioned, family-friendly fun and entertainment as the Eighth Annual Rochester Country Fair got underway. Here a participant chops his way through the “springboard competition” during Friday night’s show. Throngs of people made their way to Rochester’s town center on August 17, 18 and 19 to enjoy sack races, bullfrog races, a block dance and bonfire, and a festive parade on Sunday with the theme “Set Sail to the Islands.” (Photo by Robert Chiarito). 
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Dancing with the ‘Stars’924 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 moves. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Cream of the Crop670 viewsMembers of the Souza family of Rochester all pitched in to help harvest this year’s crop of cranberries at one of the few remaining bogs in town. The family recently took over the bog in an effort to revive and continue the proud farming tradition for which the area has become known. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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01-25-011079 viewsPosing with a copy of The Wanderer outside the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during last Saturday’s Inauguration Ceremony to swear in President George W. Bush are Mattapoisett residents (l. to r.) Carrie Tucker, Tom Tucker, and their son, six-year-old Tommy Tucker, a student in Mrs. Evans’ Grade 1 class at Center School. The family obtained tickets to the historic event through Congressman Barney Frank’s office. (Photo by and courtesy of Carrie Tucker.) 1/25/01 edition
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Santa's Helper522 viewsJoanne Riley is ready for Christmas in her Mrs. Claus outfit as she assists early shoppers like Jackie Goddeniff, left, during the Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s recent Christmas Fair held on Saturday, November 15 in the church’s Reynard Hall. The event brought out more than the usual number of people, all looking for good deals and great early bargains during this financially-tight holiday season. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Dance the Night Away515 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! Members of Heidi Parker Catelli's dance troupe were also on hand to teach a few dance steps. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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ORR's Color Creations836 viewsStudents in Ms. Gauvin’s eighth grade science class at Old Rochester Regional Junior High School learned about chemical reactions and colors during a tie-dye shirt-making session held this past week. UMass Dartmouth Chemistry Professor Tobey Dills (right background) and members of the UMass Dartmouth Chemistry Club were on hand to supervise the proceedings. Each student made their own cotton tie-dyed shirt which they will wear to school as part of a planned “Tie-Dyed Day.” (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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United We Stand978 viewsCenter School students Luke Gauvin (left) as James Madison and Meredith Gauvin (center) as George Washington go through a dress rehearsal for the Mattapoisett school’s annual end-of-the-year third grade production titled “United We Stand.” This year’s play focused on the founding of our nation and featured such songs as “We’ve Got To Be One People,” “Shhh! We’re Writing the Constitution,” and “It’s Wise to Compromise.” (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Guys and Dolls1257 viewsMembers of the Drama Club at Tabor Academy in Marion rehearse for their upcoming winter production of Guys and Dolls, to be staged in the school’s Fireman Performing Arts Center on February 23, 24 and 25 at 7:30 pm each night. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Reservations may be made by e-mailing wintermusicaltix@taboracademy.org, or by purchasing tickets at The Bookstall in Marion village. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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ORR Jazzes It Up4238 viewsMembers of the Old Rochester Regional High School Jazz Band recently performed in the ballroom of the Hynes Convention Center in Boston on October 23. The band, which has not performed at the Hynes since their big win at the Berklee College competition last March, played to a standing-room-only crowd of the Association of School Business Officials. (Photo by and courtesy of Bob Williamson).
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Strings Attached1533 viewsMusic teacher Jean West leads students in playing selections on the violin. Ms. West, together with Old Hammondtown School Band Director Stan Ellis, have teamed up to form and advise the new Old Hammondtown School Orchestra, a program which is a rarity for elementary-level music students. (Photo by and courtesy of Laura McLean).
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Puns and Poetry878 viewsJeff Nathan, an award-winning children’s author and creator of PunOETRY, performs at Mattapoisett’s Center School on Tuesday, January 9 during one of three assemblies for K-3 students. Mr. Nathan’s appearance at the school was supported, in part, by a grant from the Mattapoisett Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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