ORR Senior Class Awards

English Language Arts Certificates of Excellence: Advanced Placement English 12 – Allison Root Creative Writing – Mackenzye Caton English 12 A – Madison Lucas English 12 A Honors – Tyler Williams Genealogy – Rylie Coughlin Creative English A – Keira Hart-Bonville Creative English Honors – Sofia Bouley Monsters, Murder and Madness Honors – Mackenzye Caton, […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Regarding the news report “House Ablaze Was About To Close,” Volume 33 dated May 30, 2024, It was reported that I was a former fire chief of the Marion Fire Department which was then under command of Chief Brian Jakvony at the scene of the fire.             Although I served a […] Read more »

Hike Together: Mattapoisett and Rochester Land Trusts

Grab your MLT Hike50 mileage tracker and hit the trail with Mattapoisett Land Trust and Rochester Land Trust. Meet at the Shoolman Preserve in Rochester on Wednesday, June 19 at 8:30 am. This preserve is great for birding, so bring your binoculars if you’re inclined. The hike will cover about a mile and a half. […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Museum

In honor of Pride Month, the Mattapoisett Museum on 5 Church Street invites the public on Thursday, June 13 at 7:00 pm to celebrate the life and legacy of New Bedford’s own Paul Clayton and his influence on the folk music scene of the 1950’s and early 60’s in Greenwich Village.             This program, Remembering […] Read more »

Letendre Loses Interim Tag

Old Rochester Regional Superintendent of Schools Michael S. Nelson is pleased to share that Heidi Letendre has been named Principal of Rochester Memorial School. Letendre has served as interim principal since the beginning of the school year.             “We are thrilled to have Principal Letendre leading Rochester Memorial School in a permanent capacity,” said Superintendent […] Read more »

Eagle Eye Trained on Learning

            To Noah Bellefeuille, becoming an Eagle Scout is about much more than a rare level of expertise in all things outdoorsy.             The 17-year-old Rochester resident just finishing up his junior year at Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School wants to be a calming influence in a fragile society dialed deep into social media […] Read more »

Early June in the Mattapoisett Library’s Children’s Room

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s Children’s Department is excited to launch June with two amazing events.             On Thursday, June 13 at 3:30 pm, dive into the fascinating world of insects with entomologist Blake Dinius as he presents Backyard Bugs. Join us to explore the incredible diversity of bugs that live right in our backyards. […] Read more »

Plumb Library Summer Program

Starting June 12 through August 3, join us for a summer of free, family-friendly fun. The Plumb program is for ages 3 and up, tweens/teens, and adults. Each individual person needs to sign up online starting June 12.             Join us on Wednesday, June 12 from 3:30-4:30 pm for running, jumping, and bubble-popping fun. Mr. […] Read more »

ORCTV Kenneth J. Souza Memorial Award

Each year, Old Rochester Community Television honors one graduating senior from our Old Rochester Regional High School video production program with the ‘Outstanding Video Production Student Award’. The $1000 award is meant to assist the student as they move on to study video production or film upon entering college. This program is named in the […] Read more »

Old Rochester Regional High School Class of 2024

Congratulations to the graduates of ORR! *Emily Grace Abbott, Helena Antoinette Anesti, John Taylor Armanetti, Ryan Andrew Arruda, Noah Evan Michael Arsenault, Lila Aline Bangs, *Chloe Marie Bean, *Chase Thomas Besancon, Arianna Elizabeth Bessey, *Hunter Thomas Bishop, Jaeleigh Marie Black, Noah Henry Bongiorno, Emily Kate Borges, Blaine William Boulanger, *Sofia Alice Bouley, Cameron Hunter Bourque, […] Read more »