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5th Annual 5K Turkey Trot307 viewsThere were 31 registered runners for this year’s 5th Annual 5K Turkey Trot for Marion Recreation on Sunday, November 22. The course takes runners from Tabor Academy down Front Street through the village and back again to Tabor. Adam Sylvia of Rochester took first place for men, and Julie Craig of Mattapoisett took first place for women. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Easter Egg Fun307 viewsSaturday was a picture perfect day at Veteran’s Park in Mattapoisett for the Lions Club’s annual Easter egg hunt. Dozens of children made the dash to collect their fair share of Easter candy and enjoyed an afternoon of popping bubbles by the lighthouse with entertainer Vinny Lovegrove. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Principles of Engineering307 viewsORRHS teacher Tom Norris’ Principles of Engineering class tested on March 29 to see if the robotic balsa wood cranes students designed could lift at least two pounds. Six groups of 2-3 students designed their own cranes, motors, and pulley systems using only a set limited supply of materials. Pictured left: Davis Mathieu (left) adds more weights while Norris (right) observes. Photos by Jean Perry
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Senior Walk307 viewsFormer Sippican School seniors of the Class of 2016 re-visited the school for one last time as students on Friday, June 3 during the “Senior Walk.” ORR graduating seniors of Mattapoisett and Rochester also visited their respective elementary schools greeted with applause from students and staff as they paraded through the halls of time that led them to this milestone in their lives. Photos by Erin Bednarczyk
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National Night Out Against Crime307 viewsTuesday, August 2, was the annual National Night Out Against Crime on the school grounds of Old Rochester Regional. The Mattapoisett, Marion, and Rochester Police Departments were joined by the Tri-Town Fire and EMS Departments, Marion Harbormaster, and Marion Recreation. The event aims to help prevent drug abuse and encourage camaraderie between citizens and first responders. Photos by Andrea Ray
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Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike307 viewsThe production of “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” will run August 11-13 and 18-20 at 7:30 pm at the Marion Art Center theater, starring Barbie Burr, Cynthia Latham, David Horne, Adam Roderick, Sam Roderick, Susan Sullivan and Suzie Kokkins. Tickets are $18 for the public, $15 for members. For reservations, call the MAC at 508-748-1266 or email marionartcenter@verizon.net. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Competition307 viewsThe 2nd Annual Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Competition was well attended this Sunday, September 18, behind the Knights of Columbus on Route 6. Two categories – professional establishment and public safety – competed for best judged chowder and people’s choice. The Rochester Facilities Department took first place, with the Rochester Firefighter’s Association taking second and the People’s Choice award. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Grammar School Reunion307 viewsNearly a hundred people turned out to celebrate at the 10th Rochester Grammar School Reunion. Participants told “life stories,” sharing decades of experiences from careers, to marriages, to children and grandchildren. The event was held at the Rochester Council on Aging on Saturday, September 17. Organizers have said this will be the last year for the event. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Plumb Corner Halloween307 viewsThe center of Rochester was all spooked out on Saturday, October 15, at the annual Halloween festival where kids donned costumes and enjoyed trips through the haunted house, as well as refreshments and a dance party. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Veterans Day Ceremony in Mattapoiset307 viewsOn November 11 following the Veterans Day Ceremony at Old Hammondtown School in Mattapoisett, members of Boy Scout Troop 53 performed a flag decommissioning ceremony at the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s Dunseith Gardens. Flags had been placed in decommissioning boxes built by Drew Robert for his Eagle project. The flags were then collected from the boxes located at the police department, town hall and public library and prepared for burning and burial.
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Annual Turkey Trot 5K 307 viewsThe Annual Turkey Trot 5K wound its way through Marion Village on Sunday, November 17, with 182 trotters (and some ‘turkeys’ as well) braving a chilling wind that morning to make it to the finish line. Organized by the Marion Recreation Department, the event every year draws quite a flock of runners to the start and finish line at Tabor Academy, raising funds for Marion Rec programs and events. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Natural History Museum307 viewsOn Wednesday, December 21, the Marion Natural History Museum's after school group enjoyed some refreshments and holiday crafting with natural and recycled materials. The group made many lovely ornaments and gifts. Many thanks to Maggie Payne, Marc Sylvia, Sarah Porter, David Pierce, Evan Costa, and Wendy Copps for their help with this event. Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Liedhold
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