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ORR Class of 2018484 viewsThe future is so bright! Congratulations to the ORR graduation class of 2018! The unexpected sunshine shone down on the ORR commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 2, allowing the event to take place outside. Pictured here, Superintendent Dr. Doug White congratulates graduates as they file past clutching their diplomas. Photo by Jean Perry
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Polar Plunge484 viewsRochester Troop 31 braved the frigid waters this Patriot's Day, not to seek freedom, but to seek scout camp. For the last week, the scouts have been asking people to sponsor them in their Polar Plunge fundraiser in exchange for hitting the brisk waters of Silvershell Beach in Marion. Photos by Michelle Wood
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Tour de Crème484 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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High Winds and Waves484 viewsOn February 7, rain and high winds hit Southeastern Massachusetts, resulting in thousands of electrical outages. The hardest hit in the Tri-Town area was Rochester with more than 500 Eversource customers reporting wires down and service interruptions from mid-afternoon into the night. Gusts of over 70 miles per hour were reported by the National Weather Service. Rochester’s Highway Department was on the job for approximately 24 hours removing trees. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Zumbathon483 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 Crème483 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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A Ruddy Turnstone running on the sandbar in Crescent Beach.483 viewsPhoto by Faith Ball
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Picwacet482 viewsDuring King George’s War n 1744, the people of Rochester provided some land at Attansawomuck Neck now known as Mattapoisett Neck for the Pigwacket Natives to live.
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Senator Elizabeth Warren482 viewsSenator Elizabeth Warren and Congressman Bill Keating visited UMass Dartmouth on Friday February 20th, to hold a discussion on financing higher education. Maggie LeBrun from Mattapoisett, graduated from Tabor Academy in 2012 and is currently the President of the class of 2016 at UMass Dartmouth. (Pictured from left to right): Maggie LeBrun, Senator Elizabeth Warren, and Congressman Bill Keating
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Old Rochester Little League482 viewsSaturday, May 2 was Opening Day for the Old Rochester Little League. The parade took the young athletes from the Knights of Columbus over to Haley Field in Mattapoisett, where Opening Day ceremonies commenced. Photos by Felix Perez
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10th Annual Fairhaven Fire Muster482 viewsA team of five of Mattapoisett firefighters represented the department on Sunday, August 25, during the 10th Annual Fairhaven Fire Muster at Livesey Park in Fairhaven. The team took third place overall, first place in the dry hose competition, second in the wet hose competition, and second in the “mystery” event – axe throwing. Photos by Jean Perry
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Food Drive481 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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