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Zumbathon420 viewsThe ORR high school gymnasium was alive with music and movement on Sunday, April 11, 2010, when dancers took to the floor for a good cause. For a $30 contribution, participants could Zumba for three hours, and the proceeds of the Zumbathon went to Compassionate Care for ALS in Falmouth, a non-profit organization that provides equipment and support to families affected by ALS. The Zumbathon was in honor of Jeffrey Lawrence, a 47-year-old man living with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
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Tour de Crème420 viewsThis year’s 4th annual Tour de Crème raised $12,000 for outdoor recreation in Mattapoisett! There were 350 riders consuming over 1,200 scoops of ice cream all for a good cause. The event is a partnership between the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike path. Photos by Jean Perry
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Memorial Day Boat Race420 viewsThe Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race went off with very few hitches, despite the bursting of the bog flume at Grandma Hartley’s Reservoir just a couple days before the race. This year the weather was fine – maybe a tad hot for the racers, says Boat Race Chairman Art Benner, but great weather to kick off the summer season. Photos by Jean Perry
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Angler Awards419 viewsPatrick and Seamus Fearons, ages ten and eight, the sons of past
President of the Buzzards Bay Anglers Club George Fearons, stand holding
their eight-and-a-half pound bluefish. Photo by Sarah K. Taylor
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Food Drive419 viewsLocal food drives are in full swing for the holidays. Please take a few minutes to help out during this giving season
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Magic Of Music Idol 419 viewsTwelve-year-old Sara Achorn of Rochester sings "And I Am Telling You" by Jennifer Hudson on Saturday, April 30, 2011, in the Fourth Annual Magic Of Music Idol Competition at the Mattapoisett Knights of Columbus. Ms. Achorn won the overall competition, beating out 26 other competitors. Photo courtesy of Sharon Jensen.
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Camp Cachalot419 viewsBoy Scout troops from Rochester, Mattapoisett, and Marion participated in the annual Klondike Derby at Camp Cachalot on Saturday, January 19. The event features different competitive tasks to test the participants’ scouting skills. Photos by Michelle Wood
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ORRJH Thanksgiving419 views
The students of Old Rochester Regional Junior High on November 24 hosted their annual Thanksgiving banquet for the senior citizens of Tri-Town – a tradition made possible by the volunteer staff and students who spend hours decorating, cooking, serving, and cleaning up after so seniors can get a taste of the school community’s gratitude for their support. Photos by Jean Perry
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Electronics Recycling418 viewsDespite the rain, Boy Scout Troop #31 in Rochester held an Electronics Recycling Day at Plumb Corner on October 24. They loaded up a truck with old monitors, televisions, microwaves and assorted appliances for recycling. The troop also collected cell phones, bottles and cans. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Pinewood Derby418 viewsIt was derby time for local Cub Scouts, who participated in the 2011 Pinewood Derby on February 5, 2011 at Old Rochester Regional Junior High. Photos courtesy of John DeMaggio.
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ORR Basketball State Champions418 viewsThe ORR Basketball State Champions and their coaches were recently invited guests of State Representative William M. Straus (D.-Mattapoisett) at the Massachusetts State House on April 28.The day began with a narrated tour of the State House, followed by Rep. Straus greeting the team for a photo together with Senator Marc Pacheco (D.-Taunton) and Senator Michael Rodrigues (D.-Westport).
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Quarantine Fun!418 viewsFolks shared their photos of fun during the good weather this weekend.
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