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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race463 viewsThe Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race wound its way along the Mattapoisett River for its 84th year. This year’s weather was a major improvement from last year’s soaking, but overall participation was down this year. Still, those who have been racing year after year made it another successful race, continuing an important Tri-Town tradition. Photos by Jean Perry
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Chalk the Walk463 viewsMany folks in the Tri-Town took advantage of the good weather and free time to get out and “Chalk the Walk,” drawing and writing inspiring messages for passers-by to see. Submitted photo
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Happenings463 viewsTri-town readers share photos.
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Sunrise463 viewsSunrise through the fog on November 9 on Buzzards Bay. Photo by Mary Worden
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Crossover Ceremony462 viewsBoy Scout Troop 53 held a crossover ceremony at Camp Tinkham on Saturday, April 9, 2011. As part of the three-day event, Webelos Scouts cross over to become boy scouts. Pictured left to right: Adam Estes, Haakon Perkins, Samuel Ellis, Patrick Kiernan, Harry Avery, Freeman Bauer, Jacob Dorothy, Callum McLaughlin, and Lee Estes. Photo courtesy of Bodil Perkins.
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South Coast Special Olympics 462 viewsSeveral area children and their parents participated in the first South Coast Special Olympics of the year, held at Center School in Mattapoisett. The program runs on Sundays in cooperation with Mattapoisett Recreation. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Southcoast Special Olympics462 viewsThe Southcoast Special Olympics began on May 5 at Center School, with young athletes from ages 2 to 7 participating in soccer, field hockey, tee-ball, and track & field. For information future sessions, contact Laura Antonellis at 508-212-8104 or lauraantonellis@ymail.com. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Memorial Day Boat Raceo462 viewsDan Lawrence and William D. Watling III of Rochester (above left) broke the race record, winning the men’s division with a time of 1:46:59. Amy Hartley-Matteson of Mattapoisett and Katherine Hartley of Rochester (2:11:14) won the women’s division for the third consecutive time – the second time they’ve three-peated. But the day’s biggest champion was 2-year-old Chloe Harding (above right), a cancer survivor who raced with her father, Harrison. Photos by Felix Perez and Nick Walecka.
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Relay for Life462 viewsIt rained down hard the night of the 9th annual Relay for Life at Old Rochester Regional, soaking the ground, the tents, and the participants – but it didn’t stop anyone from coming out anyway to walk for a cure and honor those who have battled cancer. The event raised over $42,000 and the proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Photos by Jean Perry
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KM Circus f 8462 viewsThe Rochester Lion’s Club brought the Kelly Miller Circus to Marion on June 25. Photo by Felix Perez
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Sole Survivors Fundraiser462 viewsIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Members of the Tri-Town Walk for Life team “Sole Survivors” kicked off their Christmas wreath fundraiser on Friday, November 28. The team will be stationed out in front of Al’s Yankee Clipper on Route 6 in Marion for the next two weekends to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Photos by Jean Perry
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Christmas Day Swim462 viewsOn Christmas Day 2014, about 50 hardy souls, young and old alike, ran with yelps of joy into 42-degree winter waters at Mattapoisett’s Town Beach. This annual event raises funds for Helping Hands and Hooves, a nonprofit organization in Mattapoisett that provides horseback riding lessons and therapeutic sessions for people with special needs. Photos by Marilou Newell
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