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Rochester Wrestling225 viewsDoink the Clown milks the audience for applause while spinning his opponent in the air. Doink was a popular wrestling character in the early to mid 1990s, with several different men performing under the moniker. Photo by Eric Tripoli.Aug 22, 2012
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Rochester Wrestling245 viewsHall of Fame wrestler Tony Atlas (left) made an appearance at the Rochester County Fair’s annual wrestling match. Atlas, popular in the 1970s and 1980s, was a professional body builder, and most notably, beat Hulk Hogan in 1981 at Madison Square Garden. Photo by Eric Tripoli. Aug 22, 2012
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Mary Clare Doyle232 views 100-year-old Mary Clare Doyle was recognized for her 68-year membership to the Florence Eastman Post 280 in Mattapoisett. Doyle was recognized by Post 280 Chaplain Richard Langhoff, left, and his wife Ilona, right. Doyle, center, turned 100 on August 16. She was formerly a resident of Mattapoisett and currently resides in Meredith, NY. Photo courtesy of Richard Langhoff. Aug 22, 2012
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Marion Turtles211 viewsDon Lewis holds a baby diamondback terrapin turtle on its back, showing a small yellow sack on its belly. This sack will serve as a nutrient supply for the animal for a few months, until it is ready to begin hunting on its own in the area salt marshes. Photo by Eric Tripoli.Aug 22, 2012
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Marion Turtles230 viewsThe diamondback terrapin turtle is officially listed as a threatened species. Each female lays about 25 eggs each season, but the natural survival rate of the species is 1 in 250. Photo by Eric Tripoli.Aug 22, 2012
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Marion Turtles213 viewsTurtles and turtle eggs have many natural predators, including seabirds, raccoons, foxes, and skunks. Local turtle experts Don Lewis and Susan Wieber Nourse use chicken wire fences to protect growing turtles in their back yard. Photo by Eric Tripoli.Aug 22, 2012
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Marion Turtles208 viewsDon Lewis holds the egg of a diamondback terrapin turtle. In a few weeks, a baby turtle will use its "egg tooth" (a temporary protrusion on its snout) to break through the leathery soft shell. Photo by Eric Tripoli.Aug 22, 2012
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Marion Turtles229 viewsEarly last week, diamondback terrapin turtles emerged from their eggs on a beach in Marion. Local turtle experts Don Lewis and Susan Wieber Nourse collected the hatchlings in order to care for them until they are strong enough to be deposited in the local salt marshes. Photo by Eric Tripoli.Aug 22, 2012
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Marion Turtles219 viewsBaby turtles may be small, but they are intrepid. Turtles on the whole will always try to make their way back to their birthplace thanks to their strong nesting instincts. Photo by Eric Tripoli.Aug 22, 2012
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Marion Turtles230 viewsEarly last week, diamondback terrapin turtles emerged from their eggs on a beach in Marion. Local turtle experts Don Lewis and Susan Wieber Nourse collected the hatchlings in order to care for them until they are strong enough to be deposited in the local salt marshes. Photo by Eric Tripoli.Aug 22, 2012
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Rochester Country Fair244 viewsHundreds of local residents ventured to Rochester for the Annual Rochester Country Fair held from Thursday, August 16 through Sunday, August 19. This was the first year the fair was held at its new grounds on Pine Street. Photos by Felix Perez. Aug 22, 2012
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Rochester Country Fair247 viewsHundreds of local residents ventured to Rochester for the Annual Rochester Country Fair held from Thursday, August 16 through Sunday, August 19. This was the first year the fair was held at its new grounds on Pine Street. Photos by Felix Perez. Aug 22, 2012
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