Over the last few years, the morning news has showcased stories about dogs and police departments. Sometimes the stories are sad reporting the death of a police canine due to age or illness or in the line of duty. Many of the other stories are about new recruits, puppies or young dogs who are being […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional Junior High School held a cardboard boat race for seventh graders on June 4 at the Mattapoisett YMCA. Here are the top finishers with their times, the name of their boats and the members of their teams: First Place (1 minute, 23 seconds) – Duck Boat: Riley Barton, Sydney Benard, Phoenix […] Read more »
There will be no Wednesday evening meeting in June as we are having a two-day Historic fair with a Colonial Flair on June 22 and 23 from 10-3. The next evening meeting will be Music and an Ice Cream Social at 7:00 at the Museum 355 County Road on July 19. Read more »
The Marion Art Center is pleased to present the ninth annual Cuttyhunk Plein Air Festival on Saturday, June 22 on the Elizabethan island of Cuttyhunk (town of Gosnold, MA). A rain date is scheduled on Sunday, June 23. Registrations filled quickly for this event, but guests are invited to visit the island to see painters […] Read more »
A fun Vacation Bible School program called SCUBA will be hosted at First Congregational Church of Rochester, 11 Constitution Way in Rochester, this summer! At SCUBA, kids explore what it means to have a friendship with God! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible […] Read more »
It does seem lately that whenever you turn on the news, there is a story of a bridge in trouble. Bridges are either being severely damaged or burned by large trucks or completely brought down by barges. Then there are the ones that are just old and worn out. Not that many years ago, […] Read more »
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 »
Welcome to Book (re)Marks, all the info you need about what’s happening at the Library this month. Our June book display is full of amazing Staff Recommendations to jumpstart your summer reading. Still feeling stuck on what to read next? Grab a copy of BookPage for great reviews on upcoming releases or try NoveList on […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Mike Devoll are pleased to share that Old Rochester Regional High School hosted its first College Fair in partnership with the New England Association for College Admissions Counseling recently. Students met with representatives from more than 75 colleges and military institutions from across the country in the school […] Read more »
Art in Bloom features inventive floral arrangements on display in the MAC galleries over three days, scheduled this year June 13-15. MAC Members, along with anyone from the region, are invited to create arrangements inspired by artworks in the current MAC exhibition, featuring paintings by Robert Abele and Mary Moquin. Participants may work individually or […] Read more »