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Trinidad Orphanage Mission237 viewsEighteen ORR students and one Tabor student, along with their fathers, spent their April vacation working at an orphanage on the island of Trinidad. The group provided labor, materials, and good spirits to help paint the sleeping areas for the 35 children who live at the Christ Child Convalescence Home. “It was a very eye-opening experience,” said Ben Mattson, who went with his father, Wayne. “The kids were very excited to have us visit.
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Strengthening Families Fair237 viewsThere was so much to do and discover on March 1 at the “Strengthening Families Fair”, funded by the Department of Early Education & Care, and coordinated by the Old Rochester Regional School District. The gymnasium at the ORR High School was set up like a kids’ wonderland, with art projects, reading activities, brightly-colored gymnastics equipment, a flowing rainbow parachute, and…everyone’s favorite local children’s music group, “the Toe Jam Puppet Band.” Photo by Jean Perry
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Relay for Life237 viewsIt rained down hard the night of the 9th annual Relay for Life at Old Rochester Regional, soaking the ground, the tents, and the participants – but it didn’t stop anyone from coming out anyway to walk for a cure and honor those who have battled cancer. The event raised over $42,000 and the proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Photos by Jean Perry
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Winter Farmer’s Market237 viewsWinter is over, and the indoor Winter Farmer’s Market season almost is, too. There is one more left before the regular outdoor seasonal farmer’s market starts up again on Tuesday, June 2 outside the Old Rochester Regional Junior High School. Photos by Colin Veitch
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ORRHS Class Olympics237 viewsIt was freshmen vs. sophomores vs. juniors vs. seniors on March 4 during the ORRHS Class Olympics. The four grades competed against each other in games like the egg toss, Pictionary, and the three-legged race for a cash deposit into their class bank account. Seniors took first place that day. Photos by Jean Perry
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Showstoppers237 views31 local youth delivered show-stopping performances at the Showstoppers' 12th Annual Performing Arts Camp on Friday April 22 at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church Hall. Photos courtesy of Kelly Zucco
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Waddles237 views‘Waddles’ the cat gave birth on Saturday, April 23, to the largest litter of kittens that Pamela Robinson, owner of It’s All About the Animals cat shelter in Rochester, had ever seen. Robinson and the vet delivered a whopping litter of 12 kittens, with 10 surviving the birth. The average litter is four kittens. Photo by Jean Perry
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Metal Detector Mania 237 viewsIt took a while, but News Editor Jean Perry reckoned with her impatience long enough to encounter a few lost and found objects both in Rochester and her backyard in Fairhaven, curious pets included. Metal detector courtesy of the Mattapoisett Library! Photos by Scott Anderson and Jean Perry
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race237 viewsThe Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race wound its way along the Mattapoisett River for its 84th year. This year’s weather was a major improvement from last year’s soaking, but overall participation was down this year. Still, those who have been racing year after year made it another successful race, continuing an important Tri-Town tradition. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race237 viewsThe Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race wound its way along the Mattapoisett River for its 84th year. This year’s weather was a major improvement from last year’s soaking, but overall participation was down this year. Still, those who have been racing year after year made it another successful race, continuing an important Tri-Town tradition. Photos by Jean Perry
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National Night Out237 viewsThe fire, police, and EMS departments of Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester really stood out this National Night Out on the evening of Tuesday, August 7. Every year towns across the country connect with the community by throwing one of the most fun weeknight annual events of the summer. Photos by Jean Perry
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National Night Out237 viewsThe fire, police, and EMS departments of Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester really stood out this National Night Out on the evening of Tuesday, August 7. Every year towns across the country connect with the community by throwing one of the most fun weeknight annual events of the summer. Photos by Jean Perry
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