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Snow Days396 viewsTri-Town kids have had a lot of free time to enjoy the snow, with three canceled snow days within one week. Many took to the hills with their sleds over the weekend to do some winter reveling before Monday’s icy mess moved into the area. Photos by Felix Perez
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2015 Tri-Town Relay for Life396 viewsThe 2015 Tri-Town Relay for Life raised over $35,000 this year, with proceeds going to benefit The American Cancer Society. The all-night event at the Old Rochester Regional High School track is a special event when the community honors cancer survivors and remembers loved ones who lost their battle with cancer, in addition to raising funds for a cure. Photos by Felix Perez
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Mattapoisett Firefighter’s Association396 viewsThe Mattapoisett Firefighter’s Association hosted a chowder competition on September 13 on the Mattapoisett Knights of Columbus grounds. Between 300 and 400 guests came to sample the chowder of 16 different teams, split into two categories: public safety and professional. The Rochester Firefighter’s Association took first place in the public safety category and also won the People’s Choice Award. Photos by Denzil Ernstzen
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Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride 396 viewsIt was a windy ride for the 120 participants of the 9th Annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride on October 4. From Westport to Falmouth, cyclists rode either the 75-mile or 35-mile route to raise funds for the Buzzards Bay Coalition, bringing in nearly $90,000. Riders paused at Eastover Farm in Rochester for a lunch break before continuing on for the remaining 35 miles. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Dry Harvest396 viewsIt’s cranberry season in Southeastern Massachusetts. With drought conditions, dry harvesting the berries has started largely unaffected by the lack of water thus far, but bog flooding later in the season could be affected if water sources are not replenished with rain. Paula and Dana Johnson of Rochester are in the midst of their dry pick, circling the bogs, one after the other, day in and day out with their mechanical Furfords and burlap sacks to harvest the cranberries fit for fresh fruit sale.
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A Striper for Papa396 viewsRudd "Papa" Wyman recounts his tale of grandson Ben's "Mama Fish" striper he caught back in October in his story titled "A Striper for Papa". Photo courtesy Rudd Wyman
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New Bedford Ballet396 viewsNew Bedford Ballet brings drama and romance to the Zeiterion Theatre stage with its performance of the classic fairytale Sleepy Beauty on June 9 at 2:00 and 8:00 pm. Set to Tchaikovsky's regal score and the choreography of artistic director Rebecca Waskiel-Marchesseault, along with ballet instructor Eugenia Zinovieva, dancers of all ages will enchant the audience in this whimsical interpretation of good vs. evil and the redemption of true love
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Mattapoisett Fire Department Association Chowder Competition 396 viewsOn September 8, the 5th annual Mattapoisett Fire Department Association Chowder Competition featured a variety of flavorful chowders from restaurants and public safety facilities from Fairhaven, Rochester, and Mattapoisett. The family-friendly event drew a large crowd that included the many children enjoying a climb on the fire trucks and ringing the bells. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Chalk the Walk396 viewsMany folks in the Tri-Town took advantage of the good weather and free time to get out and “Chalk the Walk,” drawing and writing inspiring messages for passers-by to see. Submitted photo
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What are you up to?396 viewsWe asked folks what they’ve been up to and the response was overwhelming and positive. Stay safe folks!
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Happenings396 viewsTri-town readers share photos.
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Quarantine Fun!396 viewsFolks shared their photos of fun during the good weather this weekend.
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