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Self Defense223 viewsMajor Dwayne Fortes and Lt. Jennifer Keegan of the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department instructed a group of women from all age groups on how to defend themselves during a physical assault. The program that Fortes spearheaded and developed combines marshal arts with traditional evasive moves. The May 10 event was hosted by the Mattapoisett Recreation Department. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Natural History Museum223 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Kitty Degroot for sharing her expertise as a beekeeper with our group. The students learned that 10 bees weigh the same as one M&M, and how bees communicate by dancing. We explored beekeeping equipment and which hive box holds the queen and which holds the honey. The museum also wishes to thank the volunteers who assisted with the program. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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No Shave November223 viewsTime was up for five Rochester police officers participating in the department’s 2nd annual No Shave November who said farewell to their beards and goatees as cosmetology students at Old Colony treated the officers to a shave on December 1. Photos by Jean Perry
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Stuff a Cruiser223 viewsORR students partnered with the Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester Police on December 8, collecting toys donated to Toys for Tots during the annual Stuff a Cruiser event. Photos by Erin Bednarczyk
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Chief John Garcia223 viewsMeet Marion’s tenth police chief, Chief John Garcia, who was sworn-in on December 28 at the Marion Music Hall. Photo by Jean Perry
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Telescope Program223 viewsJohn Root of the Aldrich Adopt-a-Library Program holds up the 14-pound Orion telescope. Photo by Deina Zartman
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Marion Natural History Museum223 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group had a chance to learn to identify certain local trees in winter by their bark. Students compared red cedar bark to red pine, took a close look at various lichens and mosses that use tree bark as a surface to grow on, and counted rings in a log supplied by Hartley Saw Mill in Rochester.
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The Snow White Variety Show223 viewsThis year’s ORR Junior High School Drama Club’s annual musical, “The Snow White Variety Show,” opened last week on March 9 and ran through March 10, giving the audience a brand new spin on the classic tale. Photos by Erin Bednarczyk
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Found Objects223 viewsAt the Marion Art Center, the artists featured in the MAC’s latest show “Found Objects” have ‘discarded’ tradition for trash. All the works on display are made from ‘upcycled’ and ‘repurposed’ bits and bobs, proving that some art literally can be trash. Photos by Jean Perry
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Opening Day 223 viewsApril 28 was Opening Day in Rochester for the Old Rochester Little League. Retiring Police Chief Paul Magee tossed the first pitch on the (finally) spring Saturday morning. Photos by Colleen Hathaway.
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Opening Day 223 viewsApril 28 was Opening Day in Rochester for the Old Rochester Little League. Retiring Police Chief Paul Magee tossed the first pitch on the (finally) spring Saturday morning. Photos by Colleen Hathaway.
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race223 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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