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Dry Harvest220 viewsIt’s cranberry season in Southeastern Massachusetts. With drought conditions, dry harvesting the berries has started largely unaffected by the lack of water thus far, but bog flooding later in the season could be affected if water sources are not replenished with rain. Paula and Dana Johnson of Rochester are in the midst of their dry pick, circling the bogs, one after the other, day in and day out with their mechanical Furfords and burlap sacks to harvest the cranberries fit for fresh fruit sale.
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Plumb Corner Halloween220 viewsThe center of Rochester was all spooked out on Saturday, October 15, at the annual Halloween festival where kids donned costumes and enjoyed trips through the haunted house, as well as refreshments and a dance party. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mushroom Walk220 viewsWesley Price, a mycologist, led a walk in the Sippican Lands Trust property White Eagle on October 23. During the tour, Price enlightened the group on the importance of mushrooms in the natural environment including the fact that mushrooms are the largest living organism on the surface of the planet. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree220 viewsSaturday, October 22, was the date for the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s annual event, “Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree” at the MLT’s Dunseith Gardens property. Families enjoyed refreshments, ghost stories by the bonfire, and spooky-themed crafts. Photos by Colin Veitch
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No-Shave November220 viewsCosmetology students at Old Colony gave five Rochester Police officers a shave and a haircut on November 30, marking the end of No-Shave November. The officers raised over $1,500 letting their facial hair grow out, a no-no for the rest of the year for the officers. The funds will benefit Home Base, a charity that serves soldiers returning from combat with PTSD. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Boy Scouts Troop 31220 viewsRochester Boy Scouts Troop 31 said a fond farewell to its scoutmaster of nine years, Mike Blanchard. A cake with an uncanny likeness of Blanchard was enjoyed after the ceremony. Nine candles symbolized the nine years Blanchard spent as scoutmaster. Photo by Jean Perry
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Old Colony Regional Vocational 220 views (Left to Right): Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School students; Crystal Andrade, Cafeteria Manager; Jocelyn Abaray, Physical Education; Eugene Busa, Physical Education; Karen Guenette, Principal; and Hilary Walentuk, Registered Dietitian New England Dairy & Food Council pose with a grant check presented by the New England Dairy & Food Council
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Tractor Pull220 viewsThe NEATTA enjoyed a gorgeous fall day in Rochester for its annual fall tractor pulling event on Saturday at the Rochester Country Fair grounds that were once again, albeit briefly, filled with the familiar sights, sounds, and smells of diesel smoke we all expect from a good day at the tractor pulls! Photos by Jean Perry
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Tractor Pull220 viewsThe NEATTA enjoyed a gorgeous fall day in Rochester for its annual fall tractor pulling event on Saturday at the Rochester Country Fair grounds that were once again, albeit briefly, filled with the familiar sights, sounds, and smells of diesel smoke we all expect from a good day at the tractor pulls! Photos by Jean Perry
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Small Works on the Wall220 viewsCome see the collections of local artists with smaller-scale artwork (and smaller-scale price tags) during the Marion Art Center’s holiday show, “Small Works on the Wall.” Photo by Jean Perry
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Marion Holiday Stroll220 views It was all about Santa on December 10 for the annual Marion Holiday Stroll, although at first the Grinch stole the show (but not Christmas) until Santa made his big arrival at Town Wharf to the chanting of his name, stealing back from the Grinch his rightful place as the center of attention. Photos by Jean Perry
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Tabor Academy Polar Plunge220 viewsTabor Academy hosted its second annual Polar Plunge on Sunday, January 21 at Silvershell Beach to raise money for the school’s Special Olympics Young Athletes Program. Students from ‘fundraising rival’ Sandwich High also showed up, with scores of students and staff making a dash in and quickly out of the chilly waters. The plunge raised about $8,000. Photos by Deina Zartman
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