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Tri-Town Cemeteries212 viewsOld cemeteries populate the Tri-Town area, displaying predominantly 1700 and 1800 cravings meant to remind the living that death could come at any time, so living a Christian life was paramount. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Ned’s Point Lighthouse212 viewsSisters Megan and Haley Pierce of Rochester at Ned’s Point Lighthouse. Photo by Janelle LaPointe
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“Overwhelmed” by Autumn Tilley212 viewsArtwork by Emma Carroll, Rachel Pina, and Autumn Tilley has been selected for the Emerging Young Artist Juried Exhibition through the University of Massachusetts College of Visual and Performing Arts. TheORR High School students submitted their artwork as an assignment for their Advanced Placement Art and Design class.
“Overwhelmed” by Autumn Tilley
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Nurse Thayer Memorial Outdoor Classroom212 viewsRochester Memorial School first grader Grace Scanlon works on her art lesson in the Nurse Thayer Memorial Outdoor Classroom. The creation of the classroom, which sits in one of the courtyards at the school, was conceived in January 2020, two months before school was shut down by the state due to the coronavirus pandemic. Photo by Joanne Smith - April 15, 2021 edition
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Foxes212 viewsJudith Rosbe shared these photos that her neighbor took of the uninvited guests (four pups), whose mother has her babies under our front porch each spring. They are keeping our squirrel population down.
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Marion Natural History Museum212 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's Coastal Exploration summer program had a lot of fun last week exploring a variety of habitats in Marion. We took a close look at barrier beaches, vernal pools, salt marshes, and tide pools. We learned about the terns on Bird Island, the salamanders and tadpoles in vernal pools, and netted fish along the coastline. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Old Rochester Regional High School Class of 1971212 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional High School Class of 1971 celebrated its 50th reunion on September 12 at Ned’s Point. The day brought beautiful weather, and everyone had a nice time. Photo by Debbie Silva
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Ozone Falls 212 viewsChris Podrecca and Abby Martin visited Ozone Falls in Tennessee on the 4th of July with The Wanderer.
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Holiday Party at Shipyard Park211 viewsThe community turned out for a wonderful late afternoon of lights, music, food and fun at the annual Holiday Party at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett hosted by the Lions Club. The Lions were collecting non-perishable food and unwrapped new toys to distribute to those in need during the holiday. In return those in attendance were treated to great food, drinks and crafts for the little ones. Photos by Felix Perez and Marilou Newell
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National Take Your Child to the Library Day211 viewsThe Mattapoisett Public Library celebrated National Take Your Child to the Library Day this Saturday, February 1, with an entire day filled with special activities for children. All day long, a steady stream of kids enjoyed activities such as a library scavenger hunt, playing chess, watching the movie “Up,” and face painting. Photos by Jean Perry & Felix Perez
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Buzzards Bay Coalition211 viewsOne of the educational events the Buzzards Bay Coalition had planned for April vacation brought kids to the 6.1-acre property to explore the marshy beach for a scavenger hunt. The osprey from a nearby nest kept a close eye on the group until the treasures were tallied and the group waded back down the mud-puddled path to the road. Photo by Jean Perry
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100th Birthday211 viewsRalph Winfield Walker is celebrating a milestone 100th birthday on May 7. Born in 1914, Walker moved to Rochester in 1946 and served on the Finance Committee before serving as selectman for several terms. Walker is credited as the selectman that brought street signs to the roads of Rochester. As the oldest person in Town, Walker holds the Boston Post cane, a longstanding tradition in New England towns. Family and friends honored Walker on May 5 at the Island Terrace Nursing Home where he now resides. Photos
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