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What are you up to?311 viewsWe asked folks what they’ve been up to and the response was overwhelming and positive. Stay safe folks!
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Quarantine Fun!311 viewsFolks shared their photos of fun during the good weather this weekend.
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Black Lives Matter311 viewsSeveral hundred people marched from the Mattapoisett Park and Ride on North Street down to Shipyard Park on June 5 to participate in a “Black Lives Matter” protest organized by Bridgewater State University professor Sarah Thomas and Bristol Community College professor Stacie Hess and promoted by Tri-Town Against Racism. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Circle Bar Guest Ranch311 viewsFrom left: Raquel and Hannah Powers of Rochester did some sightseeing on horseback while staying at the Circle Bar Guest Ranch in Hobson, Montana. They also had a great time hiking, learning to rope, and experiencing authentic prairie ranch life. Photo courtesy of Raquel Powers
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Christmas Day Plunge311 viewsAt 94, Bob Humphrey was the elder statesman participating in the Christmas Day plunge held at Mattapoisett Town Beach, which including 47 swimmers and raised $2,595 in donations for the benefit of Helping Hands & Hooves. While December 25 was unseasonably mild, the water temperature in the harbor was still chilly as the effort inspired camaraderie among participating friends and couples. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Bugs, bugs, bugs310 viewsDo you know the difference between a bug and an insect? Are you well-versed in the parts of an insect the head, thorax and abdomen? It was all things bugs when a Mad Scientist came to the Plumb Library in Rochester on April 22, 2010. Over a dozen children enjoyed the April vacation bug demonstration with hands-on activities and learning fun. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley.
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Boat Race310 viewsThe 2010 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Races got off to a good start in warm, sunny weather. About 90 registrants rowed their boats from Grandma Hartleys Reservoir on Snipatuit Road, down the Mattapoisett River, and to the finish line at the Herring Weir on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley.
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Celtic Farm Fair310 viewsA downpour did not dampen spirits at the Celtic Farm Animal Sanctuarys inaugural holiday fair on December 12, 2010, in Rochester. Local vendors sold a variety of homemade treats and products with proceeds supporting the care of animals at the sanctuary. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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Rockets310 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's after-school program featured "Rockets" with Dr. Dills of the UMass Dartmouth Chemistry Department on March 2, 2011. The participants had fun constructing the nose-cones and adding weight, attaching fins, and decorating their rockets for launch. Many flew 100 feet or more! Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold.
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Historic Cuttyhunk310 viewsSeth Mendell, local historian and president of the Mattapoisett Historical Society, gave a talk on the history of Cuttyhunk at the Sippican Woman's Club meeting on October 14, 2011. Here, he chats with WC member Debbie Bush before the meeting. Photo by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Soapbox Derby310 viewsUnder the direction of Will Poirier, the Marion Pack 32 held their annual Soapbox Derby on Sunday, November 13 on Holmes Street. All the dens built their own cars this year. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Symphony Tales310 viewsAbout 80 adults and preschoolers enjoyed a special dual performance: live storytelling of the book “Scritch Scratch A Perfect Match” accompanied by cello playing from New Bedford Symphony Orchestra musician Shay Rudolph. The event, sponsored by the Elizabeth Taber Library, tied together music and literacy for young beginning readers. Photo courtesy of Sharon Bartholomew.
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