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Sign of the Times1338 viewsLast weekend members of the Rochester Lions Club and Rochester Police Department erected a community bulletin board in the center of town. Located near the busy intersection of Route 105, Dexter Lane and New Bedford Road, the bulletin board will allow groups, organizations and the town to advertise events and make announcements of interest to the townspeople. Anyone wishing to use the sign may pick up a Bulletin Board Use Form at the Rochester Police Station, Rochester Town Hall, or call Sergeant Bill Chamberlain at 508-763-8956, extension 153, or John and Linda Cobb at 508-763-8970. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Winter Sunset in Mattapoisett1333 viewsAlthough winter did finally rear its ugly head this week with a long overdue snowfall on Monday, this idyllic photograph taken recently at the Town Wharf in Mattapoisett is just another example of the fine weather we’ve been having this month. Apparently warm sunny days and scenic sunsets aren’t reserved for summertime anymore. (Photo by and courtesy of Carol Ingram).
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Merry Christmas!1330 viewsFamiliar Christmas holiday icons Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and Santa and Mrs. Claus dance with an eager young boy during the Town of Mattapoisett’s “Holiday in the Park” held at Shipyard Park earlier this month. (Photo by and courtesy of Rebecca McCullough).
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Fatal Fire1314 viewsA devastating house fire at 13 Briar Road in the Point Connett area of Mattapoisett claimed the life of the sole occupant, 72-year-old Carlton Cook, on Sunday afternoon, February 3. (Photo by Paul Lopes).
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Whale Winner1304 viewsFive-year-old Kate Lima of New Bedford is the winner of the “Name the Whale” Contest sponsored by First Night New Bedford. Kate chose to name the event’s tell-tale mascot “Welcome the Whale.” The First Night New Bedford 2006 committee chose the winning name “Welcome” for its cheerful whale design depicted on First Night buttons and posters. Kate received several prizes for her winning entry.
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'Pipin' at Tabor1297 viewsScenes from Tabor Academy’s production of Pipin. Photos by Sarah K. Taylor. February 26, 2009 edition
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Witness Tree1276 viewsMembers of the Mattapoisett Tree Committee dedicated a tree which was planted last fall in the new War Memorial Park at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Friday, April 25. A certificate of authenticity was provided indicating that the newly-planted “Witness Tree,” a tulip poplar, is a direct descendant of a tree planted by George Washington at Mount Vernon. (Photo courtesy of Danny White).
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Mission Improvisation1271 viewsSaxophone players Travis and Michael Bliss are joined by bass guitarist Ian McLean. The youngsters find time outside school band practices to jam together in an improvisational jazz combo. (Photo by and courtesy of Laura McLean).
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Old Glory1271 viewsPhotographs from the Rochester Country Fair’s unfurling of the American Flags with the National Flag Truck are now available for purchase. The Rochester Country Fair hired Rochester resident Robert Manny of Through the Lens Photography to capture these memorable town photos taken from above, in bucket trucks donated by Barnes Tree Service and Beacon Rentals. Several different photos are available to choose from ... stop by Bev Loves Books located in the Plumb Corner Mall to see them for yourself.
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Aardvark Found in Rochester!1269 viewsYes, right from the pages of The Wanderer, a lifesize Aardvark was seen trick-or-treating with children at the Plumb Corner Mall in Rochester ... along with similar events in Marion and Mattapoisett ... during Halloween 2006. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Spirit of America1266 viewsThe Spirit of America Marching Band will present its 2005 Field Show, “Quest for Honor,” a dynamic show of music in motion exploring the themes of Honor, Love, Truth, Sacrifice and Loyalty, on the following dates and locations: Friday, August 12 at 7:00 pm: Falmouth Academy in Falmouth (featuring Summer Sounds Music Camp Concert Band at 6:30 pm); Wednesday, August 17 at 8:00 pm: Eldredge Park in Orleans, MA; and Thursday, August 18 at 7:00 pm: “Concerts in the Park” at Mass Maritime Academy, Buzzards Bay.
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ORR Sportsmanship1259 viewsOld Rochester Regional High School Athletic Director Bob Catalini recently announced that the South Coast Conference awarded three of the school’s winter sports teams with the coveted SCC Sportsmanship Award. Congratulations to the Boys Basketball Team; the Girls Indoor Track Team; and the Boys Ice Hockey Team. Bob also announced that Patrick Haverty, a senior on the ORR Hockey Team, received the individual Sportsmanship Award. (L. to R.) ORR Athletic Director Bob Catalini, Pat Haverty and Coach Jay Hiller.
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