Relay for Life Tri-Town Meeting

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Tri-Town Committee is holding its next Planning Committee meeting for the 2013 season on Wednesday, December 12 at 6:00 pm at the Old Rochester Regional High School Library located at 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett. Relay For Life is the signature event of the American Cancer Society. It […] Read more »

OCRVTHS Students of the Month

The following students were recognized as School Council “Students of the Month” for December 2012: • Automotive: Benjamin Sylvester, Grade 12, Carver • Computer Information Systems:  Sintoyia Kisio, Grade 11, Acushnet • Cosmetology: Mackenzie Worden, Grade 10, Carver • Culinary Arts: Nicholas Xavier, Grade 12, Mattapoisett • Drafting: Christopher Davignon, Grade 11, Acushnet • Electronics […] Read more »

Sippican Students Learn About Nepal

How would you like to start your day off with a nice hot mug of yak butter tea?  If you happen to travel to Nepal, you might have to get used to it. On Friday, December 7, Marion resident and world traveler Sally Hunsdorfer gave a special presentation to the students at Sippican School about the […] Read more »

J. Michael Cudahy

J. Michael Cudahy, 60, formerly of Marion, MA, recently of Dingle, Ireland, died unexpectedly on October 24th. He leaves his wife, Carol Whitney Cudahy, and his sons, Nathaniel and William. Born in Chicago, IL, the son of Evelyn W. and the late William B. Cudahy of Palm Beach, FL, he was an alumnus of the […] Read more »

Sports Preview: Boys’ and Girls’ Track

The winter season is a little slower than the fall season, as Old Rochester offers less athletic options in the winter. Some athletes who are not dedicated to basketball, swimming, or hockey decide to choose indoor track as a means to stay in shape between the fall and spring seasons. This boost of athletes is […] Read more »

Red Carpet Comes to ORRHS

The red carpet was rolled out for the class of 2013 on Thursday, November 29 for the Annual Senior Superlative Gala. Mr. Sardinha and Mr. Devoll hosted the gala with spiffy attire and plenty of entertainment. The gala opened with an exciting “Know Your School!” game where Mr. Sardinha, Louie Pina, Sophie Harding and Chandra […] Read more »

“New England Nutcracker”

Every year around the holidays, we are all reminded of the classic ballet, “The Nutcracker.” But this year, if you’re looking for something a little different, the New Bedford Ballet Company will be presenting “A New England Nutcracker,” which features several dancers from the Tri-Town area. “Our upcoming performance is a spin-off of the classic […] Read more »

Weekend Holiday Events Roundup

There’s so many great holiday events going on this weekend!  Here’s a roundup of everything going on here in the Tri-Town: Friday, December 7 • “It’s a Wonderful Life – The Radio Show Version:” Presented by the Marion Art Center Players at 8:00 pm at the Marion Art Center. Tickets are $12.50 for MAC members […] Read more »

Fields, Food and Language Discussed at RMS

The lack of use of the fields for both recess and sports at Rochester Memorial School was discussed at the Rochester School Committee meeting held on Thursday, December 6. With pride, Rochester built their elementary school under budget by approximately $900,000.  Coming in under budget saves Rochester residents tax dollars.  But, with any major building […] Read more »

Ready, Set, Dodgeball!

A tournament that had been dormant for three years finally awoke last week. On Friday, November 30, the Roller Courts at Tabor Academy played host to a dodgeball tournament that pitted dormitories and day students against each other. This was the first time Tabor has had a dorm vs. dorm dodgeball tournament since the Fall […] Read more »