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Community Block Party100 viewsIt was a party for all ages when the Rochester Council on Aging hosted a Community Block Party on June 22. Local 4-H clubs brought animals, while Rochester's Boy Scout and Cub Scout troops provided games that included a soft-ax throw and soft archery-challenge games. The adults’ tables were set up by the Rochester Historical Society and Plymouth County District Attorney's office with information on activities and services. COA Director Eric Poulin said approximately 400 attendees enjoyed the entertainment p
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Class of 2024100 viewsOld Rochester Regional High School Class of 2024 Valedictorian Jacob Hadley was introduced by Theodore Cecil, his cousin and chapter president of the National Honor Society. The June 1 commencement featured remarks from Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson and Principal Mike Devoll and music from the school band. While ORR’s 153-member class was delirious upon the completion of the ceremony, the day’s loudest roar was reserved for the announcement of the diploma for the late Emma Whittaker. June 6, 2024
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Marion Harbormaster100 viewsMarion’s existing harbormaster’s headquarters building was lifted from its elevated underpinnings and relocated directly onto the wharf on July 26. The building was promptly powered up with air conditioning, as construction continues on the new Maritime Center in the northeast corner of the property. A permanent location for the old building has yet to be determined. Photo by Mick Colageo August 1, 2024 edition
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RC Planes100 viewsMary’s Pond air traffic was busy on August 17 with many remote-controlled aircraft taking flight over Rochester waters. Photos by Jared Melanson
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Rochester Grange Fair100 viewsThe Rochester Grange held its annual fair on August 17 at the Grange Hall, a venue that has seen decades of fairs that highlight the green fingers of many in the community. Grange participants submitted entries for the juried event from vegetables to knitting, baking, poultry and flower arranging. Photos by Marilou Newell
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2024 Halloween Cover Contest100 views2024 Halloween Cover Contest entry by Beatrix Apperson
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2024 Marion Christmas Stroll 100 viewsThe 2024 Marion Christmas Stroll took place on December 8. Pictured are Carolers outside The Sippican Historical Society (top), Mr. and Mrs. Clause riding their carriage on Front Street (left), and Santa arriving by tugboat (bottom). Photos by Sam Bishop and Mick Colageo.
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Frosty Runner Road Race100 viewsThe Frosty Runner Road Race was held in Rochester on January 25. Photo by Robert Pina.
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New Bedford Ballet100 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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Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School Boys’ Basketball Team100 viewsThe Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School boys basketball team developed a starting five that made the most of their senior year, going 18-2 through the regular-season schedule, capturing the State Small School Vocational title and advancing in the MIAA Division 5 state tournament before bowing to top-seeded, undefeated and eventual state champion Pioneer Valley. Rochester residents Landon Hunter (12) and Nick Fringuelli (23) were named 2025 Mayflower League All-Stars, along with team captain
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Sharon Hartley 100 viewsSet to retire after this academic year, Sharon Hartley was recognized by state and town officials, school administrators, teachers, school committee members and citizens for her many years serving on the Rochester, Old Rochester Regional and Joint school committees during a gathering held Monday afternoon at Rochester Memorial School. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum100 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's annual meeting featured scientist Chris German from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). Chris discussed deep ocean trenches, covering such topics as studying the chemical composition of volcanic eruptions and location activity to help determine where they might occur next. The building blocks of evolution may well have started in these areas here on earth. If there is life on other planets, the ocean vents would be the most likely places to start looking. As a re
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