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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race101 viewsCompetitors in the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race were greeted by fog and a high tide, but the sun burned through the cloud cover, and the competitors emerged on the home stretch to the finish line where the Mattapoisett River reaches Route 6. It was the 90th anniversary of the race and the 50th for Peter MacGregor, who first entered the race at age 10. Photos by Michelle Kirby, Carolyn Pruchnik and Robert Price
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Eagle Scout101 viewsWith help from volunteers, including members of Boy Scouts Troop 31, Noah Bellefeuille of Rochester directed the construction of two large picnic tables as his Eagle Scout project on June 1 at Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School. Situated near the vernal pool just south of the athletic fields, the tables will serve students and science-related activities. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Harbor Days101 viewsMany years ago, Arthur Blackburn suggested that the Mattapoisett Lions Club might raise more funds for its programs by adding to its annual strawberry shortcake party with a few craft booths. This past weekend there were over 100 tented booths for what is now known as the Harbor Days festival, a two-day event augmented by other community activities in the days leading up at Shipyard Park. Photo by Mick Colageo. July 25, 2024 edition
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Old Rochester Regional Junior High School’s Survival101 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional Junior High School’s Survival program held its 50th Anniversary Reunion on August 17 at Ned’s Point in Mattapoisett. Photos courtesy Maggie Howland
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7,000th Mile101 viewsBrad Hathaway, 92, walked his 27,000th mile on Saturday, surrounded by a gathering of family and friends while promoting the Priscilla Hathaway Art Scholarship in memory of his late wife. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Historical Society101 viewsThe Rochester Historical Society held its fall-season fair with booths set up outside for baked goods and jewelry and inside a display of artifacts from yesteryear. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Elizabeth Tabor Library101 viewsFrom the re-opening of Marion’s Elizabeth Tabor Library on Monday, March 24. State Representative Mark Silva (D-10) pictured giving a congratulatory state citation. Pictured from left to right: Director Elizabeth Sherry, Board of Trustees Association President David Finn-Clark, and Representative Mark Silva. Photo by Jayson Newell. March 27, 2025 edition
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race101 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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Tabor Academy Graduation101 views2024-25 Co-Heads of School Elizabeth Livaditis and Garrett Salit addressed their 2025 classmates, as Tabor Academy held its commencement ceremony on May 30 on the Seawolves’ Marion campus. Keynote speaker and 2001 Tabor alumni Caitlin McCormick Murray was introduced by Class of ’25 graduate Elizabeth Feeney of Marion. Attendees also heard from Board of Trustees Chair Regina Shakin and Head of School Tony Jaccaci. The Madrigal Singers performed the Alma Mater, and the Academy Brass Quintet provided music thr
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101 viewsPotted plants cared for by the Seaside Gardener near a greenhouse in Mattapoisett. Present are sunflowers, geraniums, gazanias, cape jewels, lobelias, and others enjoying the warming air of summer on the horizon. Photo by Laura McLean- June 12, 2025 edition
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Juneteenth 101 viewsJuneteenth 2025 found celebrants enjoying the gift of being in community with like-minded people and exchanging greetings and joy through the recognition of this special day.
Guest speaker to the celebration was Marcus Coward, Human Rights Commissioner, host of Wake Up New Bedford, and a candidate for the New Bedford School Committee, speaking on his message of the importance of positivity and diversity in all communities.
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Election Day 100 viewsMay 25 was Election Day in the Town of Rochester, and candidates and their ardent supporters lined Dexter Lane to greet and thank voters driving to and from the Senior Center. Photos by Mick Colageo
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