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Kelly Miller Circus247 viewsThe Rochester Lion’s Club brought the Kelly Miller Circus to Marion on June 25. Photo by Taylor Mello
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Quahogging247 viewsSome locals learned the basics of quahogging on Saturday, August 9, as part of the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s Bay Adventure series. Participants gathered at Mattapoisett Beach at Camp Massasoit and, led by BBC Outdoor Educator Meghan Gahm, received a little Quahogging 101. Photo By Renae Reints
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TinkArt 3422247 viewsLocal artists are displaying and selling their works through September 28 at the building next door to the Tinkhamtown Chapel. Photo by Marilou Newell
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ORR Spirt Week247 viewsIt was seniors versus juniors versus sophomores versus freshman at the Old Rochester Regional High School Homecoming Pep Rally on Friday, October 17. Every year, each grade competes against each other for best skit, traditionally an ORR-themed parody of a movie. Can you guess what each grade level chose for their skit? Photos by Jean Perry
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Tree Lighting 2014247 viewsSanta Claus arrived like a celebrity on December 8 at the annual Rochester Tree Lighting at Town Hall. Hundreds turned out to greet Santa, listen to the RMS chorus and band play Christmas carols, and watch as the flick of a switch lit up the tree, symbolizing the official start of Christmas in Rochester. Photos by Felix Perez
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Build-your-own Snowman247 viewsUnder the direction of Jeanne McCullough, children at the Mattapoisett Free Library on December 30 participated in a step-by-step build-your-own snowperson activity during the winter school break. Little fingers sticky with glue flattened out cotton balls and fastened them to prefabricated Styrofoam snowperson shapes, and then glued on the trimmings under the guidance of caregivers. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Village Estates247 viewsA fire at the Marion Village Estates off Front Street on February 19 caused major damage to several units at the 40B housing development in Marion. The Marion Fire Department called for assistance from neighboring towns and roughly 60 firefighters on the scene battled the blaze for over six hours. Photo by Felix Perez
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2015 Tri-Town Relay for Life247 viewsThe 2015 Tri-Town Relay for Life raised over $35,000 this year, with proceeds going to benefit The American Cancer Society. The all-night event at the Old Rochester Regional High School track is a special event when the community honors cancer survivors and remembers loved ones who lost their battle with cancer, in addition to raising funds for a cure. Photos by Felix Perez
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Summer Days247 views Buzzards Bay was active this past Labor Day weekend with boaters and residents out enjoying the late summer weather on this unofficial last weekend of the summertime season. The colors of summer will soon shift to the colors of fall in the harbor, but not before a few more opportunities to take out those kayaks and sailboats with friends and family. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Summer Days247 views Buzzards Bay was active this past Labor Day weekend with boaters and residents out enjoying the late summer weather on this unofficial last weekend of the summertime season. The colors of summer will soon shift to the colors of fall in the harbor, but not before a few more opportunities to take out those kayaks and sailboats with friends and family. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride 247 viewsIt was a windy ride for the 120 participants of the 9th Annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride on October 4. From Westport to Falmouth, cyclists rode either the 75-mile or 35-mile route to raise funds for the Buzzards Bay Coalition, bringing in nearly $90,000. Riders paused at Eastover Farm in Rochester for a lunch break before continuing on for the remaining 35 miles. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Natural History Museum247 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum after school group enjoyed a close-up look at a model of a harbor seal last Wednesday. The museum borrowed the seal from the Buzzards Bay Coalition for the day, and we had fun exploring what makes a harbor seal such a successful resident of Marion waters, and learning about the hazards they may encounter, as well as why it is important to keep your distance when you see a seal on land. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Liedhold
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