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Tropical Storm172 viewsTenacious, out of Marion, was among the many boats hauled out of the water under the threat of a tropical storm last weekend. The storm was hyped up, but for the most part, missed the south coast. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Howard Tinkham171 viewsHoward Tinkham’s 100th birthday was celebrated on Sunday with a parade that went from the Florence Eastman Post 280 American Legion in Mattapoisett out to Ned’s Point Lighthouse and back, followed by a party at the hall featuring “God Bless America” and “Happy Birthday” sung by the Showstoppers and refreshments for the many citizens who attended to express their appreciation for all that Tinkham has meant to the town. Photos by Mick Colageo and Jennifer Gerrior
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Ray Rose171 viewsRay Rose’s winter trip across the Pacific led to a mission accomplished that put The Wanderer on display all over the eastern world. Photos courtesy Ray Rose
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race171 viewsThe Rochester Memorial Day Boar Race took place this past Monday. The event, sponsored by the Rochester Fire Department, saw contestants build boats and race south along the Mattapoisett River. According to organizers, the race is 12 miles long, beginning in Grandma Hartley's Reservoir off Snipatuit Road and finishing just before Route 6. Photo by Sam Bishop
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race170 viewsThe Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race was held on May 31 and this year was back to the complete course after holding a half-length race in 2020. The turnout wasn’t quite what it’s been in recent years, but no one was blaming the pandemic or the weekend’s gloomy weather. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Little Free Diverse Library170 viewsIt's been a year since Tri-Town Against Racism’s first Little Free Diverse Library was installed at Ned's Point in Mattapoisett, and on May 12 TTAR members along with supporters gathered again to celebrate, this time the reopening of the little library that in November 2021 had been vandalized, destroying both the structure and the books it held. That senseless act only fostered a stronger sense of purpose and community unity. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race170 viewsA dry month of May resulted in shallow water and slower times in the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race, but Monday’s delivery of ideal weather conditions brought smiles to competitors, organizers and spectators at the finishing area along the Mattapoisett River at Route 6. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Voting170 viewsThe Rochester Senior Center, Cushing Community Center in Marion and Old Hammondtown School in Mattapoisett were decorated with campaign signs and supporters, as the three locations served as polling places for Tuesday's state primary election. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Tri-Town firefighters170 viewsThe holidays were challenging for Tri-Town firefighters. Marion and Rochester fire departments were among towns assisting Wareham after a mulch pile in a remote location off County Road caught fire on Christmas Eve. Firefighters worked in cold temperatures for eight hours, dispensing approximately 200,000 gallons of water to extinguish the fire. Seen supporting Wareham Fire Chief John Kelley and 29 Wareham Fire personnel at the scene were Marion Fire Tanker 1, Lieutenant Michael Still and Captain Joel Watte
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Cal Currier,170 viewsCal Currier, his brother Wesley and father James got more than they bargained for when they followed up on Cal’s 2022 solo voyage across the Atlantic with an attempt last month to sail from Portugal to Greece. Photos courtesy James Currier
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Salty Fry170 viewsEileen Newell shared this photo of daughter Reese Newell, with a French fry that looks like Salty from their recent takeout.
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