The Tri-Town is renowned for the natural beauty that pervades the landscape, from the thick, lush forests of Rochester to the white sandy beaches of Mattapoisett and Marion. People from all over are drawn to these regions whether they are on vacation, relocating for retirement, or simply looking for a beautiful place to be for […] Read more »

There’s still time to check out Old Hammondtown School’s production of The Wizard of Oz! The Drama Club will put on their final performance tonight, Thursday, May 31 at 6:30 pm in the school’s cafeteria. Here are some pictures from this afternoon’s performance! Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick. Read more »

Since the 17th century, when early settlers first established Rochester (which then included lands from Mattapoisett, Marion and Wareham), the fulcrum of local life has been farming. With the development of more homes and subdivisions, transforming some of the agricultural town into a bedroom community, Rochester residents took note of the need to protect local […] Read more »

The project to complete the construction of the Mattapoisett Bike Path might be a long and daunting task, but the Friends of the Bike Path aren’t letting that discourage them.  On Sunday, June 24, they will host the First Annual South Coast Bikeway Challenge in order to raise money to complete the Mattapoisett portion of […] Read more »

Marion Parade Honors Veterans By Laura Fedak Pedulli             On an overcast and breezy day, Marion residents paid their respects to the men and women who have served the United States in wars past and present. Like every year, the Benjamin D. Cushing VFW Post #2425 hosted its Memorial Day Parade, which included the raising […] Read more »

It’s the end of an era for two Rochester Boat Race winners who have dominated the event in recent years. Sean Shaw and C.J. Hedges announced their retirement after clinching their third consecutive title during Monday’s race. “We started when we were seven years old, and we both went down the river with our fathers,” […] Read more »

The Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) and the Marion Art Center are partnering to sponsor an exhibition by local artists to highlight the many scenic sites that comprise the Lands Trust’s forests and marshes. This is one of several initiatives undertaken by the SLT to encourage visitation and enjoyment of the properties protected by the Trust. […] Read more »

It’s a 78-year-old tradition here in the Tri-Town.  The Annual Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race was held this morning on the Mattapoisett River. Rochester’s Sean Shaw and his partner C.J. Hedges IV of Hamden, CT captured the title for the third year in a row. Check out the action shots below! Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick. […] Read more »

Rochester honored Memorial Day Sunday afternoon with a parade around the center of town at various monuments. Several town officials conducted the ceremony, the Rochester Memorial School band played music and various boy and girl scout troops marched in the parade.  Check out the pictures below! Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick   Read more »