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Election Day82 viewsTri-town citizens gathered Tuesday to campaign for their candidates in presidential and regional races near respective polling locations in Mattapoisett (Old Hammondtown School), Marion (Cushing Community Center) and Rochester (Dexter Lane near the Senior Center). Photos by Mick Colageo
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Cuttyhunk81 viewsWendy Copps conducted an “Ocean in Motion” exercise at Barges Beach, and Kate Armstrong led children in an exploration of the saltmarsh as part of Old Hammondtown Elementary School’s field trip to Cuttyhunk on June 16. Approximately 70 Grade 6 graduates made the ferry ride from Mattapoisett to take part in a science field trip organized by the Mattapoisett Land Trust Education Committee and held in conjunction with the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the STEAM Academy. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Highway Crash81 viewsA utility truck carrying a crane broke down on December 1 on Route 195 in Mattapoisett and then fell sideways, temporarily closing the North Street exit ramp and all eastbound traffic between Mattapoisett and Marion. The backup extended to the Route 240 exit in Fairhaven, according to information posted on Facebook by the Mattapoisett Fire Department/EMS. Photos courtesy of Mattapoisett Fire Department/EMS
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Opening Day of Old Rochester Youth Baseball81 viewsOpening Day of Old Rochester Youth Baseball brought out the crowds to hail the march from the Dexter Lane fields over to Gifford Park for ceremonies, including recognition for 12-year-old players entering their final year of little league. Photos by Mick Colageo
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New Bedford Ballet81 viewsThe School of the New Bedford Ballet will present its 38th annual full-length ballet, The Secret Garden, at the New Bedford High School Bronspiegel Auditorium on Saturday, June 15, at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm. The cast includes Allison Root of Mattapoisett (standing), Gabriel Coughlin of Rochester (kneeling) and Grace Rousseau of Mattapoisett (sitting).
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Juneteenth81 viewsJohn Excellent spoke from the heart, as Tri-Town Against Racism celebrated the Juneteenth holiday by dedicating Rochester’s new Little Free Diverse Library in honor of Abraham Skidmore. Photos courtesy Tri-Town Against Racism
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Howard Tinkham80 viewsHoward Tinkham’s 100th birthday was celebrated on Sunday with a parade that went from the Florence Eastman Post 280 American Legion in Mattapoisett out to Ned’s Point Lighthouse and back, followed by a party at the hall featuring “God Bless America” and “Happy Birthday” sung by the Showstoppers and refreshments for the many citizens who attended to express their appreciation for all that Tinkham has meant to the town. Photos by Mick Colageo and Jennifer Gerrior
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Troop 3180 viewsTroop 31 boy scouts Bryan Correia, Iain McManus and Cole Gretton have been accepted into the Order of the Arrow, a service fraternity, for their recent volunteerism in Kingston. Photo courtesy Kevin Gretton
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New Bedford Ballet80 viewsThe New Bedford Ballet is hosting its annual March Youth Ballet Performance of the Snow Queen on Sunday, March 9 at the NBB Community Theatre. Included in the cast are, Standing: Grace Rousseau (Mattapoisett), Kneeling: Esther Smith (Rochester), Jillian Bonnell (Mattapoisett), Emilia Szabo (Mattapoisett), Sitting: Genevieve Arone (Marion).
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race80 viewsThe Rochester Memorial Day Boar Race took place this past Monday. The event, sponsored by the Rochester Fire Department, saw contestants build boats and race south along the Mattapoisett River. According to organizers, the race is 12 miles long, beginning in Grandma Hartley's Reservoir off Snipatuit Road and finishing just before Route 6. Photo by Sam Bishop
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race79 viewsA dry month of May resulted in shallow water and slower times in the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race, but Monday’s delivery of ideal weather conditions brought smiles to competitors, organizers and spectators at the finishing area along the Mattapoisett River at Route 6. Photos by Mick Colageo
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ommunity Conversations79 viewsOld Rochester Regional High School junior Alia Cusolito reads a statement on the impact of library books to Monday night’s gathering at Tabor Academy’s Stroud Academic Center for a “Community Conversations” event hosted by Tri-Town Against Racism. A panel of librarians spoke to presubmitted questions. Photos by Mick Colageo
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