There’s no doubting the effect that cancer has on millions of households all over the United States. Whether you personally are afflicted with the disease, or it’s one of your loved ones, it can take a devastating toll physically, emotionally and financially on any family. Luckily for these families, the American Cancer Society is there […] Read more »
It’s been a tradition in the town of Rochester for the past 12 years, but this year, the 13th Annual Rochester Country Fair will have a brand new look and feel to it thanks to a new plot of land donated by the town for the fair’s use. The land, which is located at 65 […] Read more »
0 bedrooms, multiple bathrooms. Great front yard. Spectacular views of Route 6. Plenty of on-site parking. Did you know Principal Mike Devoll doubled as a real estate agent as well? Ok, so maybe the school isn’t actually for sale. This banner pictured above is part of the Class of 2012’s Senior Prank! The banner was […] Read more »
Helen Granger is a South Coast artist living in Rochester, MA who works in a variety of styles and materials including oils, charcoal, and inks. In her process, Granger prefers to work from life and strives to give her subjects enough time so that she explores them thoroughly. Luis Villanueva, owner of Colo Colo Gallery […] Read more »
The Tiara 5K Classic is an appropriate tribute to the universal experience of Motherhood. Being a mom and running both require stamina, a willingness to keep moving forward even when you are drained, exhausted, and not sure how you are going to navigate the next corner. In my 20s, I participated in races both psychologically […] Read more »
The South Coast Children’s Chorus (SCC) performed in a concert entitled “Let Us Journey Together: Singing Our Dreams” in Hadley MA with the South Hadley Children’s Chorus on May 6. It was the first time the SCC traveled and worked with another children’s chorus. “Traveling as a group and performing away from home is a […] Read more »
The Memorials Committee and the Women’s Community Guild of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church presented scholarships to six Tri-Town students on Mother’s Day. From left: Rev. Amy Lignitz-Harkins, Nathaniel Fuchs, Rachel Vincent, Matthew Beatty, Casey Magee, Walker Fuchs and Brandy Vaitses. Congratulations to all the recipients! Photo courtesy of Lee Heald Read more »
Richard Wheeler to paddle entire Buzzards Bay shoreline starting May 19. The Buzzards Bay shoreline, from Westport to Cuttyhunk, is 281 miles long, but rather than letting that distance separate us, local historian and educator Richard Wheeler, along with the Buzzards Bay Coalition, is seeking to connect all the communities of the region. Starting May […] Read more »
Check out these shots from the 6th Annual Tiara Mother’s Day 5K Road Race! Such a great turnout for the event! Read more »
On Saturday, May 12, the Marion Trees and Parks Committee held the annual Marion Town Clean-Up. Residents met Music Hall, donned their “safety green” vests or neon pink t-shirts, and dispersed around town, picking up garbage and recyclable materials from the roadsides. “We’ve been doing this for 15 years,” said Tinker Saltonstall, who is on […] Read more »