Almost 200 runners and walkers braved the autumn wind chill to turn out for the third annual ORR Bulldog Dash on Saturday, November 24. The dash was held to raise funds for the purchase of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for the athletic department as well as to purchase equipment for the Cross Country teams. […] Read more »
There was music in the air on Friday, November 23, as the Tri-County Music Association held its 2nd annual concert at Tabor Academy. The concert featured a band of musicians who have directly benefited from the scholarships offered by the TCMA. “All of the students you’ll see tonight have received a grant in one […] Read more »
The land of Mattapoisett, being part of the original Plymouth County, has a deep and rich history rooted further back than the first Thanksgiving. Some explorers’ records of the area date back to the early 1600s, with many European settlements speckling the landscape throughout that century. One of those settlements belonged to the Hammond family, […] Read more »
ORR held its annual Powder Puff football game on Tuesday, November 20. Girls from the junior and senior classes played full-field flag football under the lights in front of an excited crowd. ORRHS Principal Mike Devoll (in shorts) and Athletic Director Bill Tilden acted as referees during the one-hour game. Check out these photos […] Read more »
On Friday, November 16, members of the Mattapoisett Lions Club packed a moving truck full of food and supplies and drove them down to Queens, NY to distribute them to victims of Hurricane Sandy. Nick’s Pizza, Oxford Creamery, Mattapoisett Chowder House, On the Go and Panino’s all donated soups and hot dogs to be served […] Read more »
The Rochester Road Race would like to thank the 340 registered runners and walkers who participated in the 2012 Race for helping to ensure that fewer local families go hungry this holiday season. These participants, along with Costello Dismantling and Covanta Semass, enabled more families to put food on their table. On Thursday, November 15, […] Read more »
After 22 years as administrative assistant to the Mattapoisett Building Commissioner, Maria Cananzey has retired. Her legacy was celebrated on Tuesday, November 20, with a party in the Town Hall conference room, where almost 50 people gathered to wish her well. “I think back to when I was involved in the search committee to replace […] Read more »
Almost 100 eighth graders at Old Rochester Regional Junior High School participated in the annual senior citizen Thanksgiving banquet on Sunday, November 18. The dinner, which is in its 21st year, was attended by over 200 local seniors. While it is a time for seniors citizens to gather and mingle, the event encourages young students […] Read more »
Scouts from Troop 32 in Marion held a food drive in cooperation with the Marion Police Department. All the donations will be given to The Family Pantry- Damien’s Place in East Wareham, which helps provide food aid to families in need. The boys collected over 200 items and they needed two pickup trucks to carry […] Read more »
It’s hard to believe the holiday shopping season is here. Black Friday is just around the corner and shoppers everywhere are checking their lists twice: to ensure nobody is forgotten and to nail the best deals in town. For some gifters, big box stores are stocked with uninspired and obligatory gift ideas like neck-ties or […] Read more »