There’s no doubting how difficult the house buying process is, especially in a less than perfect economy. Luckily for families that need help purchasing a house, there is a non-profit organization called Habitat for Humanity, which gathers local residents and volunteers to help build a house for a family in need. For the first time […] Read more »
Jim Stewart, of Marion, and his crew, wife Maura Stewart and Doug & Ingrid Scott of Castine, ME, sailed PEGASUS, Hull #105 , to 1st Place in the 2012 Stone Horse Builder’s Cup race on Buzzards Bay off of Padanaram. The course was 5.7 nautical miles over a 6 leg course, starting and finishing on […] Read more »
On Saturday August 18, the Florence Eastman Post 280 of the American Legion, honored its most senior member, Mary C. (Clare) Doyle, Major (Retired) U.S.A., with a certificate of appreciation for her 68 years of continuous membership as well as celebrating her 100 year birthday. Clare, as she is known by those close to her, […] Read more »
On Saturday, August 18, 2012, the Rochester Grange held its annual agricultural fair. On display were award-winning fruits and vegetables grown by the best green thumbs in town. The patrons of the fair also enjoyed the Celtic fiddle music of Rochester native Tiffany Rozenas, joined on stage by members of her family. Here are some […] Read more »
The diamondback terrapin turtle calls the beaches and salt marshes of the South Coast home. Marion resident and turtle expert Don Lewis, along with his wife Susan Wieber Nourse, a scientist, have been working for years with local communities to help improve the survival rate for this threatened species. Pictured here are hatchlings that emerged […] Read more »
Since 2004, it has been illegal to catch herring in Mattapoisett due to its low numbers. The moratorium placed on the fish has allowed its numbers to grow slowly and steadily. But from 2011 to 2012, the growth has been incredible. “The reason for the growth is that we’ve had great weather,” said Mattapoisett Herring […] Read more »
In just a few short weeks, the 2012-2013 school year will be underway at Old Rochester Regional High School and the brand new varsity co-ed swim team will kick off its inaugural season. For the first time in 50 years, the school will have its own swim squad, and the parents and swimmers are looking […] Read more »
On Saturday, August 11, over 300 runners braved the rainy weather to participate in the 7th Annual Rochester Road Race in order to raise money and food for Damien’s Food Pantry in Wareham. A total of 465 pounds of food and canned goods were collected for the charity. “We want to say thank you to […] Read more »
On Saturday, August 11, 2012, Marion Music hall played host to the annual used book sale organized by the Elizabeth Tabor Library. The proceeds from the sale go to help fund the library and its programs. “I’m not sure how many we have, but it’s a lot,” said Nita Howland, one of the organizers of […] Read more »
Saturday August 11 marked the 6th Annual Rochester Road Race. Despite rainy conditions, several hundred runners turned out to run the 5K Check out our pictures! Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick. Read more »