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Octopurrfest277 viewsThe Rochester cat shelter “It’s All About the Animals” held its 2nd Annual Octopurrfest on Sunday, October 2. Raising over $7,000, owner/operator Pam Robinson said this year’s event was “absolutely over the top!” The shelter is in the process of building an addition to create a cat room and a porch. “I cannot thank everyone enough for their wonderful donation and participation,” said Robinson. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Octopurrfest277 viewsThe Rochester cat shelter “It’s All About the Animals” held its 2nd Annual Octopurrfest on Sunday, October 2. Raising over $7,000, owner/operator Pam Robinson said this year’s event was “absolutely over the top!” The shelter is in the process of building an addition to create a cat room and a porch. “I cannot thank everyone enough for their wonderful donation and participation,” said Robinson. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Friends of the Marion Visiting Nurses277 viewsJeanne Daly, president of the Friends of the Marion Visiting Nurses, and Senior Fitness Class Instructor Karen Corcoran are shown here celebrating 25 years of Senior Fitness Classes continuously led by Corcoran.
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Mattapoisett Fire Department Open House277 viewsThursday, October 13 was the Annual Mattapoisett Fire Department Open House at the fire station. During open house, families can tour the station, enjoy refreshments, make crafts, try out the fire hose, and watch demonstrations such as the Jaws of Life extraction and the much-anticipated fire extinguishing event. Photos by Jean Perry
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Plumb Corner Halloween277 viewsThe center of Rochester was all spooked out on Saturday, October 15, at the annual Halloween festival where kids donned costumes and enjoyed trips through the haunted house, as well as refreshments and a dance party. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree277 viewsSaturday, October 22, was the date for the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s annual event, “Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree” at the MLT’s Dunseith Gardens property. Families enjoyed refreshments, ghost stories by the bonfire, and spooky-themed crafts. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree277 viewsSaturday, October 22, was the date for the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s annual event, “Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree” at the MLT’s Dunseith Gardens property. Families enjoyed refreshments, ghost stories by the bonfire, and spooky-themed crafts. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Hammond Quarry277 viewsMattapoisett Land Trust President Mike Huguenin led a group of about 52 people on a walk about Hammond Quarry, a historical property off Mattapoisett Neck Road that the MLT is hoping to acquire next year. Pink granite was mined from the site between the early 1700s through the early 1900s, and the MLT plans to purchase the property to preserve the quarries and carve out trails for public access. Photos by Jean Perry
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ORR Winter Farmers’ Market277 viewsThe ORR Winter Farmers’ Market held every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the winter months is a way to chase the winter blues away while stocking up on your organic essentials. Live entertainment and children’s activities liven up the coldest of winter weekends from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the ORR Junior High School gymnasium. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Pinewood Derby277 viewsRochester Cub Scouts Pack 30 held its annual Pinewood Derby on January 21 at RMS. Photos by Colin Veitch
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RMS C.A.R.E.S.277 viewsThe fourth-graders at Rochester Memorial School put on a presentation on Thursday, January 26, called RMS C.A.R.E.S. Each fourth grade class represented a word comprising the C.A.R.E.S. acronym: Cooperation, Assertiveness, Responsibility, Empathy, and Self-Control. The positive message was well received by the crowd, and the young students in the front rows definitely showed their enjoyment throughout the show. Photos by Jean Perry
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Learning Sewing277 viewsMary Chaplain and Bobbi Gaspar led a group of eager participates as they learned the basics of sewing machine operation on March 18 at the Mattapoisett Public Library. The 11 ladies and one young, but experienced novice Brenna Carrier, 12, created covered pillows during the exercise. Library staffer Robbin Smith said that due to popular demand, a second session is planned for May. Photos by Marilou Newell
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