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Weekend Fun416 viewsMany of our readers shared what they were up to this weekend. Share your moments with our Facebook Group.
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Nature Photography416 viewsThank you to all of our followers on Facebook and for sharing all your great nature and wildlife photos. We couldn’t fit them all so be sure to check out our Facebook page for more!
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Disaster Drill415 viewsFairhaven Fire Department hosted a full-scale exercise to improve emergency response in the region. Mattapoisett, Rochester, Dartmouth, Freetown, Acushnet, and New Bedford all responded to a disaster that simulated an accident between a school bus and an oil truck at Livesey Park in Fairhaven. Twenty drama students from New Bedford Vocational High School played the part of injured students who were assessed and treated for injuries. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Zumbathon415 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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Relay for Life415 viewsOver 200 Tri-Town residents gathered to help raise money for the American Cancer Society by participating in the fifth annual Relay for Life. The Relay started at 5:00 pm on Friday June 11 and continued until 12:00 pm on Saturday. Participants walked the track at ORR throughout the night and into the next afternoon as a way to honor cancer survivors and those who lost their battle to cancer. Personalized luminaria bags lined the track, lighting the way for the participants throughout the night.
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Tennis Camp415 viewsORR Tennis All-Star Olivia Offringa, Sippican Tennis Club member Sharon Titcomb, ORR Tennis All-Star Abby Offringa were among those who participated in a tennis camp this past weekend at the Boys and Girls Club in Wareham. Photo courtesy of Milton Weiner.
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Top Lion415 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lions Club installed the incoming President and Board of Directors on Saturday, June 18. Joseph Murray, Esq. is the new President and King Lion for the coming year. Helene Rose was voted Lion of the Year by her peers in the Club and was presented with a certificate of appreciation for all her efforts by outgoing President Don Bamberger. Photo courtesy of Rebecca McCullough.
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Hurricane Irene415 viewsAn uprooted tree is removed the day on August 29, 2011 at Herring Weir, River Road. The tree was just one of many that were destroyed or damaged by Tropical Storm Irene. Photo by Marc Sienkiewicz.
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Family Discovery Day 415 viewsThe Buzzards Bay Coalition held a Family Discovery Day encouraging children to learn more about the bal. Photos by Felix Perez
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Old Rochester Little League415 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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Memorial Day Boat Race415 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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10th Annual Fairhaven Fire Muster415 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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