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Disaster Drill402 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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A Christmas Carol402 viewsNearly 30 children from all over Southeastern, Massachusetts will perform in the 2009 Burt Wood School of Performing Arts production of A Christmas Carol. Performers include Skyler Callahan of Rochester and Abigail Wheeler of Marion. The shows are on Sunday, December 13, at 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm in the grand ballroom of the Middleboro Town Hall, located on 10 Nickerson Avenue, in Middleboro. Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for children under the age of sixteen. Photo courtesy of Lorna Brunelle.
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ORCTV402 viewsORCTV proudly presents its new successful ORCTV TV production educational programming at ORR, Old Colony, and the three Tri-Town elementary schools. ORCTV has restructured its educational influence at the schools and has experienced an increased interest in TV production, leading to further expansion inside the schools. Photos courtesy of ORCTV
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Mattapoisett Fire Department Association Chowder Competition 402 viewsOn September 8, the 5th annual Mattapoisett Fire Department Association Chowder Competition featured a variety of flavorful chowders from restaurants and public safety facilities from Fairhaven, Rochester, and Mattapoisett. The family-friendly event drew a large crowd that included the many children enjoying a climb on the fire trucks and ringing the bells. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Raccoon Night Crawling402 viewsRaccoon Night crawling Point Road – Robert Pina
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Octoberfest401 viewsThe Sippican Tennis Club was the site of the third annual Buzzard’s Bay Habitat for Humanity Octoberfest on September 19 in Marion Village. Music was provided by Felonious Funk, and party-goers enjoyed a wide array of finger foods and fine spirits. Friendly conversation lingered over the silent auction tables, which offered original oil paintings, handmade felted purses, memberships to the Wareham YMCA and the Marion Art Center, and plenty of gift certificate to area businesses. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Food Drive401 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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Zumbathon401 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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The Women’s Center401 viewsThe Women’s Center’s annual Holiday Gift Wrapping Fundraiser at the Dartmouth Mall has started and continues daily 9am-9pm through December 23, and 9am-1pm on Christmas Eve. Stop by the booth near Old Navy and get your packages wrapped (they do not have to be purchased at the Dartmouth Mall) or volunteer by signing up online at www.thewomenscentersc.com. Volunteers are especially needed from 9am-6pm. Thank you for supporting The Women’s Center!
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Special Birthdays 401 viewsWe asked our followers to share their quarantine birthday celebrations with us; here’s the overwhelming response.
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Award Winner400 viewsWanderer writer Rob Gonsalves recently won first place in the National Newspaper Association's Better Newspaper Contest for one of his movie reviews. Good work, Rob! Photo by Anne Kakley.
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South Shore Equestrian Tournament400 viewsSeven horseback riding students from Seahorse Farm in Mattapoisett attended the 2015 Massachusetts Special Olympics South Shore Equestrian Tournament in Hanover on Sunday. Seahorse Farm is the home of Helping Hands and Hooves, a nonprofit organization that provides horseback riding lessons and therapy to people with special needs. Photos by Jean Perry
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