Residents of the Tri-Town were invited to participate in the annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life at the ORRHS track, from Friday, June 8 to Saturday, June 9. The popular fundraiser for cancer research attracted over 100 local people, organized into several teams that walked the track from Friday afternoon to Saturday morning. “It’s […] Read more »
David Edgar, Recycled Plastics Sculptor and Stan Godwin, Photographer June 8th – July 18th The Marion Art Center, located at 80 Pleasant Street in Marion, MA is pleased to announce the opening of two exhibitions on Friday, June 8th. An opening reception will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Recycled plastics artist, […] Read more »
Hundreds of parents and friends turned out to recognize the Old Rochester Regional High School Class of 2012 on Thursday, June 7, in the ORR gymnasium. The senior class was presented with scores of awards and accolades for academics, citizenship, athleticism, and art. The Class of 2012, dressed in their red and white caps and […] Read more »
We are all familiar with the classic tale of Cinderella. The pumpkin, the glass slipper, the ugly stepsisters. Everyone knows the story. But there’s one local theatre company who is putting a twist on the favorite fairytale. The Buzzards Play Production Children’s Theatre, based in Wareham and comprised of children from all over the SouthCoast […] Read more »
Friends Academy graduates eight students from Marion and Mattapoisett at Class Day ceremonies held Wednesday, June 6. Graduation ceremonies were held on the lawn outside Friends Academy’s Beech Tree Terrace on Wednesday, June 6. Head of School, Steve Barker and President of the Board of Trustees, Fred Mock ’79 of Marion presided over “Class Day,” […] Read more »
Families and friends packed Sippican Elementary School’s auditorium on Tuesday night for the fourth Sippican’s Got Talent show. The evening featured over 30 performances by about 60 students, including dancing, singing, and piano playing. Stacey Soucy, the school’s enrichment teacher, has helped to organize the talent show since it first began four years ago. Despite […] Read more »
The Tobey Hospital Guild recently announced $3,000 in scholarship awards to area high school seniors entering college in the fall to pursue a career in health care. The Guild presented three $1,000 scholarship awards at a reception held May 24 at Salerno’s Restaurant in Onset. This year one of the scholarships was awarded in memory […] Read more »
As a culminating activity for the year, ORRHS students in Intro to TV Production, Video Journalism and Bulldog TV traveled to Boston to view a live broadcast of the noon news at WBZ-TV – a CBS affiliate. They were greeted by the General manager and President of WBZ-TV Ed Piette. Next, Assistant Director Tisha Wilson […] Read more »
On Sunday, June 3, dozens of local motorcycle riders gathered together at the Ponderosa in Rochester to participate in the 4th Annual Bike Run. All proceeds raised from the event will be donated to the American Cancer Society. This year’s event was in memory of Ernie Blais. Check out the pictures below! Photos by Katy […] Read more »
Nearly 300 teenage student athletes gathered today at Gillette Stadium for the third annual “Stay in the Game” conference to learn about the risks of underage drinking and how they can affect positive changes among their peers and in their communities. The students were joined by members of law enforcement and other experts who spoke […] Read more »