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ORRHS Holiday Concert262 viewsORRHS Holiday concert featured a smooth blend of instrumental and choral selections, from jazz to traditional pieces conducted by Michael Barnacle.
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Santa at the Rochester Post Office262 viewsSanta made a stop at the Rochester Post Office on December 20 to collect some letters from Tri-Town children and to take some time to visit with the kids and have a little juice and cookies. Photos by Felix Perez
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Amnesty International262 viewsCharlotte Purrington and Deena Kinsky from the Mattapoisett Friends Meeting House participated in Amnesty International’s Write for Rights campaign on Sunday, January 18. Photos by Marliou Newell
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Marion Firefighter’s Association262 viewsThe Marion Firefighter’s Association held its annual spaghetti supper fundraiser on Saturday, January 31 at the Marion VFW. The money raised goes towards purchasing gear, supplies, and equipment outside the regular Fire Department budget. Hungry guests came for the spaghetti and stayed for the fun. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Pinewood Derby Time262 viewsMarion Cub Scout Troop #32 had its annual Pinewood Derby on February 8 at the Marion Congregational Church. Scouts assembled and designed their wooden racecars hoping to come in first place or win a prize for most original car or coolest car. Photos by Felix Perez
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Hairspray at Tabor Academy262 viewsHairspray, the musical, is coming to Tabor Academy’s Fireman Center for the Performing Arts in Hoyt Hall in Marion. Hannah Rolighed stars as lead role Tracey Turnblad who transforms her life through dance and determination, while also transforming her hometown of Baltimore by challenging segregation and racism. The production runs from February 19 to February 21. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Bugworks262 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum provided an opportunity on February 27 to get up close and personal with critters from the insect world, including praying mantises and jumbo-sized grasshoppers. Above: Tapper Crete, 7, was the first one brave enough to ask to touch a praying mantis. The event was hosted by Maire Anne Diamond, owner and educator at ‘Bugworks.’ Photos by Felix Perez
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Mattapoisett Free Library262 viewsChildren flocked to the Mattapoisett Free Library on April 4 for two special events – one to learn about composting with Dr. John Porter and the other where Tricia Weaver taught kids about wind. Photos by Felix Perez
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Rochester Movie Set262 viewsOnce The Wanderer first reported the presence of a Hollywood film crew in Rochester on April 2 word quickly spread, and so did the rumors that stars of the film production “Joy” were in town for the day. There were no star sightings, however Rochester resident Hilary Wood was able to get some photos of the action from her front yard, after the surprise of an Amish-driven horse and carriage caught her eye as it passed her window on Hartley Road. Photos © Hilary Wood Photography
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Old Hammondtown Talent Show262 viewsThe stars at Old Hammondtown School were shining April 14, with students performing dance routines, singing songs, and playing instruments – with one student even playing a toaster. Fifth-grader Carter Hunt sang “What a Wonderful World,” which brought many of the grown-ups to tears. Photos by Jean Perry
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Eagle Scout Project262 viewsAdam Perkins of Mattapoisett has completed his Eagle Scout project, kayak racks for Shipyard Park. From September 2014 through April 2015 he managed all aspects of the project from securing funding, acquiring materials, to building the racks. On May 5 the racks where transported from his home on Abbey Lane to Shipyard Park by the Highway Department. On hand to receive the gift on behalf of the town was Harbormaster Jill Simmons.
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Annual Marion SpringFest262 viewsMay 9 was the day of the Annual Marion SpringFest sponsored by the Sippican Lands Trust and the Tree and Parks Committee! There was a performance by the Toe Jam Puppet Band, a Birds of Prey demonstration, face painting, and a rock-climbing wall. All over Marion on Saturday you could see signs on the spring season, including the Recreation Department’s annual event, “Touch a Truck.” Photos by Colin Veitch
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