Helen R. Dahill, 99, passed away August 17, 2013 quietly at her home in Harbor Beach, Mattapoisett MA after a long and full life. Born in Dorchester, MA she was the eldest child of Edward & Margaret (Shortell) Dahill. One of 5 children, Helen grew up in Taunton, MA and graduated from Taunton High School […] Read more »
New Bedford Ballet Scholarships
The New Bedford Ballet is currently accepting applications for scholarships. Financial assistance is available for qualified young dancers for ballet training at New Bedford Ballet as well as other dance programs. Applications are available at the New Bedford Ballet, 2343 Purchase Street; 508-993-1387. Completed applications should be submitted by August 31. Read more »
Rochester Trail Guide Released
“Explore Rochester” is a new, free public trail guide just recently released that gives detailed descriptions, maps, pictures, locations, and uses of 12 different protected and accessible properties within the town. The guide, which is a must-have for the adventurous and explorer types, as well as the casual nature lover, was published through a collaboration […] Read more »
Two Hearings on Light Agenda
Mattapoisett’s Zoning Board of Appeals made short work of the two hearings that came before the members last night. The first application was from Brian and Susan Kvilhaug, 2 Beech Tree Ln. The Kvilhaugs had completed major renovations to the basement of the residence without seeking any permits for electrical, plumbing, and interior renovations that […] Read more »
Night One at the Rochester Country Fair
Thursday night marked the first night of the 2013 Rochester Country Fair, and the festivities lived up to all of the hype. More than a thousand Tri-Town residents made their way to the grounds upon the event’s 4:00 start, with a packed parking lot by 7:00 on a beautiful evening. “People are having a great […] Read more »
Old Colony Kids Help Prep Fairgrounds
It takes a lot of work from a lot of volunteers to get the Rochester Country Fairgrounds ready, and students at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School are learning the importance of that work within their community. Before school commenced in late June, students from the Metal Fabrication, Carpentry, Electrical and Graphic Design shops […] Read more »
Clambake Fun in Marion
It’s an awful lot of work, but certainly worth it, especially when you are cooking with friends. The 46th Annual Clambake, hosted by the Benjamin D. Cushing Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2425, was held on Sunday and fed hundreds of people who sat at picnic tables in the sunshine on a perfect summer day. […] Read more »
ORR Field Hockey Team Runs Camp
Members of the Old Rochester Regional High School field hockey team ran a weeklong camp for girls ages 10-14 in the Tri-Town area. The high school players volunteered to work the camp, while all proceeds benefitted the ORR field hockey team. Tori Saltmarsh, one of ORR’s field hockey captains, helped run the camp this summer. […] Read more »
Busy Day at Bird Island Challenge
On Sunday morning with ideal conditions, nearly 60 people participated in the 2013 Bird Island Challenge, a multi-course, multi-boat race and tour celebrating more than a decade of competition for a good cause: the Gleason Family YMCA Scholarship Program. The Challenge began and ended at Zecco Marina in Wareham, with breakfast and lunch provided to […] Read more »
ORR Announcements
Old Rochester Regional High School will be hosting New Student Orientation for all incoming freshmen and transfer students on Friday, August 23 from 12:00 to 2:30 pm in the high school auditorium. Please be advised that this is a parent-friendly event and we strongly recommend parents attend as the afternoon has a lot of information […] Read more »