After a grueling week in the woods, the participants of the ORRJHS Survival program received a warm welcome home from their friends and families on Saturday, June 16. Congratulations on a successful trip! Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick. Read more »
Now that the school year is a wrap, Plumb Memorial Library is offering their annual summer reading program for local students. This year’s theme is “Dream Big- READ,” a state-sponsored and nationally recognized program, and it features a three-pronged approach to encouraging children to read. “I’m trying to promote family programs, so there are three […] Read more »
On Thursday, June 14, an awards night was held at Old Rochester Regional High School recognizing the outstanding underclassmen students. Congratulations to all recipients! Photos by Anne Smith. Read more »
The Sippican School Band Blast has come a long way from its roots as a party at the bandstand. On Thursday, June 14, hundreds of people attended the 11th annual Band Blast, to have fun and help raise money for the bands at Sippican School. The party was held out on the front lawn of […] Read more »
The Rochester Memorial School community gathered together on Thursday afternoon, June 14, in the gymnasium to honor the three faculty members who are retiring at the end of this school year. The tear-filled tribute to out-going second grade teacher, Joyce Bourdon, reading specialist Candy Miller-Mitchell, and principal Jay Ryan, featured speeches and songs dedicated to […] Read more »
The passage of 47 years has not clouded the memories of the Old Rochester Regional High School Class of 1965 football team. The undefeated champions only had 16 points scored against them the entire season – and even today team players can recall individual plays, names of adversaries, and game scores with no hesitation. “I […] Read more »
On Friday, students at the Sippican School ditched the books and took the school grounds to participate in the annual Field Day event. Check out the pictures below! Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick. Read more »
The beauty of the Tri-Town is, in a word, idyllic. In Rochester, cranberry bogs of deep burgundy pave the landscape as you drive down the country roads. The forests of Marion are lush and pristine, home to endless walking trails and the constant accompaniment of countless birds. The waterfront of Mattapoisett is by far one […] Read more »
The Shining Tides Preschool Graduation was held on Thursday evening, June 7 at the Mattapoisett YMCA which overlooks the scenic seaside beach and harbor. “We are proud to host the 2012 Preschool Graduation after a great year. The kids have been awesome,” said YMCA Child Care Director Tricia Weaver. A slide show presentation and Preschooler […] Read more »
On Saturday, June 9, Old Rochester Regional High School graduated its 50th class. Students, faculty and staff, friends and family all gathered on the football field on a picturesque day to celebrate the occasion. Congratulations Class of 2012! Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick Read more »