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Library Treasures327 viewsWord spread of the Antiques Roadshow-style fundraiser at the Mattapoisett Library on March 29, attracting scores of South Coasters clutching their treasures, antiques, and heirlooms for appraisal and admiration, hoping Francis McNamee of the Marion Antique Shop might discover worth in their belongings beyond their sentimental value. Paying $5 per item appraised, some brought primitive dolls, old books, tea sets, and artwork. By Jean Perry
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Every 15 Minutes327 viewsSeniors at ORR looked death in the face during an emotional April 10 presentation on drunk driving. A guest speaker shared her horrific experience of losing a child to drunk driving, and students created a dramatic film that really drove home the message that drinking and driving can have lifelong consequences. By Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Historical Society Museum327 viewsLocal artists had a chance to showcase their works of art during an exhibit at the Mattapoisett Historical Society Museum, and May 16 was the opening reception for the show. Much of the artwork was clearly inspired from the local tradition and history of our region. Photos By Jean Perry
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Seniors Appreciation at Center School327 viewsOne of the highlights of the third-grade school year, students dressed up as famous Americans and treated senior citizens from the Council on Aging to a senior citizen appreciation breakfast the morning of June 6. The third-graders sang patriotic songs like the Star-Spangled Banner and My Country ‘Tis of Thee, dressed as the American figure of their choice. Photo by Jean Perry
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Buzzards Bay Swim327 views210 swimmers braved the waters of Buzzards bay for the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s 21st annual Buzzards Bay Swim. (above) Leslie Hartfort of Marion. Photos by James Gerke
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Kelly Miller Circus327 viewsThe Rochester Lion’s Club brought the Kelly Miller Circus to Marion on June 25. Photo by Taylor Mello
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Tabor Academy’s Oyster Farm327 viewsTabor Academy’s oyster farm is like a marine biology lab by the sea, providing students with hands-on learning experience. The school hosts a summer camp where campers can explore oyster farming firsthand, compiling “oyster reefs,” large piles of oysters, and depositing them into salt water. Here, David Bill of the Nautical Science Department at Tabor inspects an oyster bag from his skiff Ting. Photo courtesy Tabor Academy
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Rochester Road Race327 viewsThere were 225 runners who competed in the 9th Annual Rochester Road Race on August 9 to raise money and collect food for The Food Pantry at Damien’s Place in Wareham. The 5K race kicked off at Dexter Lane and runners enjoyed perfect running weather for the occasion. Photos by Chuck Kantner
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Science Roadshow327 viewsThe Children’s Museum in Easton brought its Science Roadshow to the Plumb Library on August 6, and showed kids how to make a rocket out of a film canister (remember those?) and an Alka-Seltzer, and create sizzling artwork with vinegar, food coloring, and baking soda. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Country Fair 2014327 viewsWhat do you get when you combine the smell of Italian sausage mixed with diesel exhaust and cow manure, the sound of loud tractor engines drowning out the live country music with the occasional barn animal noise, and the sight of happy Southcoast folks in overalls? The sublime sensory experience that is the Rochester Country Fair! What is more fun than four fun-filled days of frog racing, tractor pulling, mechanic bull riding, and fried food eating? Don’t forget the cowchip bingo and John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band who rocked the house on Saturday night before hundreds of spectators. Photos by Jean Perry, Camden Gaspar, and Felix Perez
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Oktoberfest Celebration327 viewsWere you wearing your lederhosen with a stein of lager in your hand while dancing the Schuhplattler and blowing the Alpine horn at Marion’s first Oktoberfest celebration September 13? The weather held out for Oktoberfest revelers at the Marion VFW where there were traditional dance performances, music, food, and of course – beer! Photo by Felix Perez
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ORR Spirt Week327 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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