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Mattapoisett Firefighter’s Association433 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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Oktoberfest433 viewsLederhosen, bratwurst, music and, of course, beer! Saturday, September 17, was Oktoberfest at the Marion Music Hall. Hosted by the Marion Masons, the festival is a relatively new Marion tradition, now in its third year. Live entertainment featured the Bavarian Brothers Band and Alpenblumen Musikanten. Photos by Jean Perry
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Dry Harvest433 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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Senior Thanksgiving433 viewsTri-Town seniors enjoyed another savory Thanksgiving dinner at the Old Rochester Regional Junior High School on Sunday, November 17. The annual event is a tradition 26 years strong that allows school staff and eighth-graders the chance to express their gratitude for area seniors and their support for the schools. Photos by Jean Perry
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Police Patrol 433 viewsTuesday, August 1, was National Night Out at ORR and across the country, with local Tri-Town and regional police departments hosting the event aimed at raising awareness of community police efforts. Photos by Jean Perry
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A Moving Experience 433 viewsThousands arrived on Thursday to welcome the Moving Wall, a half-scale replica of the Washington, D.C. Vietnam War Memorial Wall. The Moving Wall visited Wareham from August 17-21. Photos by Jean Perry
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Honey I’m Home! 433 viewsThis beehive is thriving thanks to the careful attention paid by local beekeeper Linda Rinta. Rinta gave a talk on bees and honey production in Marion on Saturday and invited us to her property on Sunday to observe her practicing her craft.
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Family Fun432 viewsThe Tri-Town Strengthening Families Fair held at Sippican School on January 28 included a performance from Toe Jam Puppet Band. Photo by Felix Perez
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Habitat for Humanity Home and Garden Show432 viewsBeautiful flower arrangements served as reminders of the bursts of color and life we will soon be seeing across New England this spring.
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Memorial Day Boat Race432 viewsOn Monday, dozens of boats hit the Mattapoisett River for the 78th Annual Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race. Boat 1, comprised of Sean Shaw of Rochester and C.J. Hedges IV of Hamden, CT, won the title for the third year in a row with a time of 1:47:47. Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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Blizzard of 2013432 viewsMartha Santos enjoys the hospitality of the storm shelter in Rochester. Rochester opened their shelter on Friday and Marion & Mattapoisett opened shelters for those in need of a place to stay warm after the storm Photo by Felix Perez
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Memorial Day 2013432 viewsMemorial Day 2013 offered something for everyone as the Tri-Town came out in droves to remember American veterans who gave their lives. The Sippican School and Old Hammondtown bands performed, while festivities also included parades, speeches, and ceremonies from the American Legion and VFW. Photos by Felix Perez, Joan Hartnett-Barry, and Nick Walecka.
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