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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory242 viewsThe ORRHS Drama Club’s performance of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” was a sold out event! The production ran March 22-24, with many being turned away on Friday night after tickets sold out as fast as Wonka bars! Photos by Erin Bednarczyk
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race242 viewsThe Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race wound its way along the Mattapoisett River for its 84th year. This year’s weather was a major improvement from last year’s soaking, but overall participation was down this year. Still, those who have been racing year after year made it another successful race, continuing an important Tri-Town tradition. Photos by Jean Perry
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RMS Class of 2012242 viewsRochester Memorial School welcomed back its RMS Class of 2012, with young students lining the halls to watch the big kids pass through one last time as students. Photos by Jean Perry
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The Scoop on S.C.O.P.E. 242 viewsORRJHS 7th-grade students participated in the annual S.C.O.P.E. cardboard boat race at the beach at the Mattapoisett YMCA last Wednesday, June 20. The students engineer and build their boats – some sink, some sail – and this year team “Funky Monkey” came in first place. There were 15 boats in all this year, all created by teams of four. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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3rd annual Great Community Picnic 242 viewsBeautiful scenery and a lively communal spirit thrived at the Munro Preserve for the 3rd annual Great Community Picnic hosted by the Mattapoisett Land Trust and Historical Society. Photos by Caleb Jagoda
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108th Annual Rochester Grange Fair 242 viewsThe 108th Annual Rochester Grange Fair was held on August 18 with a wide variety of produce, floral bouquets, baked goods, handicrafts, and works of art. The state first place winner for her diorama depicting a barn that contained fresh eggs and produce was Susan Guiducci of Dartmouth. There were a total of 35 entries vying for other blue ribbons in many other categories. Sue LaFluer, grange secretary and one of the fair organizers said that participants ranged in age from 6 years of age and beyond.
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Rochester Country Fair242 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair is a first prize event! Even torrential rains couldn’t dampen the spirits at this amazing event. Photo by Felix Perez
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Rochester Country Fair242 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair is a first prize event! Even torrential rains couldn’t dampen the spirits at this amazing event. Photo by Felix Perez
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Marion Natural History Museum242 viewsTalented artist and wood carver James Babbit, Sr. made a wonderful dollhouse for his adult sister, Cynthia Babbit Bryden. Karilon Babbit Grainger inherited it from her aunt, and has now donated the dollhouse to the Marion Natural History Museum for all to enjoy. The fantastic structure is just perfect for the imaginative play of our visitors, children and adults alike. Working lights, beautiful furniture, and many minute details make this item a fun way to spend some time playing at the museum.
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Marion Recreation Department’s annual Turkey Trot 242 viewsThe Marion Recreation Department’s annual Turkey Trot 5k brought scores of runners out to the Marion village streets on November 18. Although there were no actual turkeys trotting, thoughts of Thanksgiving dinner are trotting through many of our thoughts as we approach Thanksgiving. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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ORR Junior High School Holiday Concert242 viewsORR Junior High School hosted another holiday concert to a packed auditorium on December 19. The audience enjoyed seasonal selections performed by the Jazz Band, 7th-grade Band, 8th-grade Band, and the Chorus. Photos by E.O. Bednarczyk
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Rochester Memorial School242 viewsRochester Memorial School second-graders from Tom Kinsky’s class performed a play on January 31 and February 1 called "The First Tortilla” - an adaptation they created of a Mexican legend on how tortillas became part of the Mexican diet. Photos courtesy OR Staff
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