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Turtle Care271 viewsSome of the residents of Jenney Lane at The Cove in Marion have found a new passion in rescuing diamond-backed terrapin eggs and safely releasing the hatchlings into the wild. A private neighborhood group, along with “Turtle Guy” Don Lewis and wife Sue Weiber Nourse, created a terrapin habitat restoration project knows as the turtle garden at The Cove. The project has seen success this year with an increase in new terrapin nests over last year. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Competition271 viewsThe 2nd Annual Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Competition was well attended this Sunday, September 18, behind the Knights of Columbus on Route 6. Two categories – professional establishment and public safety – competed for best judged chowder and people’s choice. The Rochester Facilities Department took first place, with the Rochester Firefighter’s Association taking second and the People’s Choice award. Photos by Jean Perry
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Dry Harvest271 viewsIt’s cranberry season in Southeastern Massachusetts. With drought conditions, dry harvesting the berries has started largely unaffected by the lack of water thus far, but bog flooding later in the season could be affected if water sources are not replenished with rain. Paula and Dana Johnson of Rochester are in the midst of their dry pick, circling the bogs, one after the other, day in and day out with their mechanical Furfords and burlap sacks to harvest the cranberries fit for fresh fruit sale.
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BBC Watershed Ride271 viewsThis Sunday, October 2, the 10th Annual Buzzards Bay Coalition Watershed Ride wound its way through Tri-Town, making a stop at Eastover Farm for lunch along the way. Some 151 participants completed an 11-, 35-, 75-, or first-ever 100-mile ride, spanning Little Compton, Rhode Island to Woods Hole. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Rochester271 viewsMichele Couto snapped this photo on Saturday morning, December 17, while out in Rochester taking in the views of the snowfall, which soon after changed to rain.
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SSV Tabor Boy271 viewsTabor students travelling to the Virgin Islands on the SSV Tabor Boy this month pause their hike for a photograph together in front of a memorable view. Photo courtesy of the SSV Tabor Boy crew
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RMS C.A.R.E.S.271 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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Plumb Ballet271 viewsMiss Bridget (Bridget Farias), a Junior Friend of the Plumb Library, hosted an introduction to ballet session on Friday morning, February 24. Little girls, some in ballet slippers, lined up in front of Miss Bridget to learn the four primary positions of ballet and read a story about ballerinas. Photos by Jean Perry
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Learning Sewing271 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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Tiara 5K Road Race271 viewsThe Tiara 5K road race sponsored by Oxford Creamery has become a staple Mother’s Day tradition in Mattapoisett. The weather was damp and chilly, but still 441 runners turned out for the Mattapoisett village run to benefit the Women’s Fund of New Bedford. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Tour de Crème 271 viewsSunday, May 23, was the second annual Tour de Crème hosted by the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path. Participants wound their way through the Southcoast on 11-, 19-, 25-, and 50-mile rides, making stops at local creameries along the way. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Fare Thee Well271 viewsDanni Kleimann led the school staff one last time on Wednesday, June 21, for the annual RMS student send-off. This year, the day marked Kleimann’s last day at RMS as she is retiring after 31 years. Kleimann is best known for directing the Shakespeare plays at RMS and for orchestrating the student send-off every summer. Kleimann passed her baton on to sixth grade teacher Tracy Forns to carry out the traditions. Photos by Jean Perry
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