The ORR Bulldog Pride Alumni Association (BPAA) has announced the recipients of its 2025–2026 scholarship and grant programs, awarding a total of $6,500 to support Old Rochester students, teachers, and school initiatives. The awards reflect the Association’s ongoing commitment to celebrating student leadership and strengthening the broader ORR community. BPAA President Thomas Peccini ’88 […] Read more »
Join Plumb Library Saturday, June 13 for our summer kickoff party. Summer reading events will continue all the way through August 1, with fun things happening every week. You can find the full calendar of events on our website, but here are a few highlights. Join us outside by the gazebo for lots of […] Read more »
Rochester’s Conservation Commission on Tuesday hosted a meeting full of continuances and important developments. The one hearing the board opened was for a Notice of Intent from John and Stephanie Sullivan of 485 Neck Road to install a metal, retractable deck in Snipatuit Pond and an access ramp to the dock from the […] Read more »
Pansies were my first floral love. As a child, I encountered these winsome blooms along the garden paths of my great-grandmother’s home, pausing every few steps to admire their sweet, smiling faces. These tiny plants felt like kindred spirits – their small stature matched my own – and their beguiling expressions beckoned me ever […] Read more »
Jacob Pothier, from Rochester, earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Cedarville University. Read more »
Plant a Seed and Read at the Elizabeth Taber Library this summer. From storytime and outdoor concerts to author visits and programs from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, there’s something for everyone. Visit elizabethtaberlibrary.org/events to find a full list of programming. You can also stop by the Library to pick up a list of children’s programs! […] Read more »
Please join us as we plan the Semi quincentennial celebration of our country. The committee has several ideas for the celebration. The events will be family friendly that recognize the historical past and the future of our great country. Volunteers are the heart of this celebration. Please consider donating your time to make these events […] Read more »
Last week, we shared incorrect starting dates for our Summer Storytime Sessions. Please see the revised and corrected information below. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Our Summer Storytime Sessions will be starting with Family Storytime on Thursday, June 25, and Baby Storytime on Friday, June 26, both at 10:30 am. Family […] Read more »
This is the continuing monthly column for the astronomer in all of us, or the aspiring astro-physicist. Compared to areas near Boston or New Bedford, generally speaking, the Tri-Town has pretty good dark skies and thus are very fortunate in that regard. Well, let’s touch on that airburst meteor explosion a few days […] Read more »
On Monday, the Marion Planning Board held their first meeting following the Town Election. Voted upon by residents were three candidates for three open spots on the board, thus making the race uncontested. Ryan Burke was re-elected to his seat; Sean Sweeney won a seat following his appointment to finish the term of […] Read more »