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 »
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 »