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Boston Post Cane 21 viewsMary Bellotti receives the Boston Post Cane from Rochester Select Board Chairman Woody Hartley on January 5 at the Senior Center. Bellotti, 103, is the oldest Rochester resident and latest recipient of the state-organized honor that goes to the oldest resident of participating Massachusetts municipalities. Bellotti is flanked by her daughters Susan Silva and Marie Crompton. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Massachusetts Bureau of Forestry21 viewsJames Rassman, Southeast District service forester from the Massachusetts Bureau of Forestry, spoke on tree identification in winter months during his February 15 trip to Washburn Park. While ranked third in the nation in population density, Massachusetts is the nation’s eighth, most-heavily forested state. Rassman’s visit was sponsored by the Marion Museum of Natural History. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Arbor Day21 viewsMattapoisett's Tree Committee held its annual Arbor Day poster contest in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation on March 2. Forty-three Old Hammondtown fifth-grade students participated in this year's contest. The winner will have their poster with the theme "It’s time for trees" entered into the state-wide competition. The poster contest is an ongoing effort by the Tree Committee to enlighten children regarding the importance of trees in our landscapes.
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Marion Natural History Museum 21 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Paul Gregory for sharing his collection of shells and fossils with students who wish to start their own. Along with perusing guidebooks to identify an item, we learned the importance of the history of the artifact, where and when it was collected and by whom. Natural history museums are wonderful resources for students, artists and scientists.
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Scout Camp Fire21 viewsMarion Boy Scouts Troop 32 and Cub Scouts Pack 32 are in need of assistance after a March 8 brush fire destroyed buildings and equipment at Camp Hadley. Marion Fire reported on its Facebook page that the department received a 911 call for a brushfire that got away from an adjacent property owner. Engine No. 1 arrived to discover the fire had quickly spread to both of the outbuildings used by Camp Hadley. Mutual aid followed from Wareham, Mattapoisett and Rochester Fire departments,
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Scout Camp Fire21 viewsMarion Boy Scouts Troop 32 and Cub Scouts Pack 32 are in need of assistance after a March 8 brush fire destroyed buildings and equipment at Camp Hadley. Marion Fire reported on its Facebook page that the department received a 911 call for a brushfire that got away from an adjacent property owner. Engine No. 1 arrived to discover the fire had quickly spread to both of the outbuildings used by Camp Hadley. Mutual aid followed from Wareham, Mattapoisett and Rochester Fire departments,
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ORRHS Boys’ Basketball Team21 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional High School boys’ basketball team has reached the Final Four of the MIAA Division 3 tournament but not without enthusiastic support from the Dog Pound, that loud group of supporters cheering them on. Photos courtesy of E. Bednarczyk/ORR School District
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Travis Roy Student Center21 viewsTabor Academy hosted an Open House on Tuesday morning at the new Travis Roy Student Center, which replaces the former library on the same spot. While the late Travis Roy is most widely known as a student-athlete whose college-hockey career lasted all of 11 seconds, his passion for student life, ceramics, sailing and the big part the Marion campus played in his life is reflected in the building of the new student center bearing his name. Photo by Ryan Feeney
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Travis Roy Student Center21 viewsTabor Academy hosted an Open House on Tuesday morning at the new Travis Roy Student Center, which replaces the former library on the same spot. While the late Travis Roy is most widely known as a student-athlete whose college-hockey career lasted all of 11 seconds, his passion for student life, ceramics, sailing and the big part the Marion campus played in his life is reflected in the building of the new student center bearing his name. Photo by Ryan Feeney
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Class of 2025 students and Old Rochester Regional High School Faculty21 viewsMarch 23 basketball game between Class of 2025 students and Old Rochester Regional High School faculty. Carly Mello and Jacob Smith helped power the students' squad, while School Resource Officer Junior Cardoso and teacher Scott Tavares helped out the ORR Faculty. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Sippican Land Trust21 viewsAdults and children enjoyed Sunday’s Tidal Pool Exploration at Brainard Marsh with the Sippican Lands Trust. Photos courtesy of Alan Harris
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STEAMapalooza21 viewsSTEAMapalooza, a combined event involving science projects, art displays and musical performances all at the same time on May 11 at Rochester Memorial School. Photos by Mick Colageo
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