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Swordfish114 viewsAfter a trip to the rehab center, the locally famous swordfish model has returned in time for the 2023 season, flying at the end of the Freddie Brownell aka Long Wharf at Mattapoisett’s Shipyard Park. Repairs to this iconic work of art were funded by the Community Preservation Act. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Shining Tides Multiuse Pathway114 viewsThe official opening of the Shining Tides multiuse pathway took place on June 12 with approximately 75 people gathered to applaud the 20-year effort. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation hosted the ribbon-cutting event where the elevated bridge span crosses the Mattapoisett River and Eel Pond marshlands. Representative William Straus noted the hard work of both local volunteers and government members, as well as the support and work done by those associated with Secretary of Transportation
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Mattapoisett Lions Club’s annual Sprint Triathlon 114 viewsMultiple generations greeted a pleasant Sunday morning and competed in the Mattapoisett Lions Club’s annual Sprint Triathlon that began at the Town Beach and ended nearby on Water Street. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Salty the Sea Horse114 viewsSalty the Sea Horse's red underbelly was painted anew last week by Pete Davies (pictured), along with Matt Urquhart and Mike Huguenin, as the Mattapoisett Land Trust opened a season of anticipation of the MLT’s 50th anniversary next April. Photos by Mick Colageo and courtesy Mike Huguenin
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2023 Halloween Cover Contest114 views2023 Halloween Cover Contest entry by Ryan Hall
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Rochester Christmas Tree114 viewsThe town enjoyed a beautiful Monday evening and a large turnout, as children gathered on the steps of Town Hall to sing carols, and Santa Claus arrived with a Fire Department escort to hand out candy canes. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Christmas Tree114 viewsThe town enjoyed a beautiful Monday evening and a large turnout, as children gathered on the steps of Town Hall to sing carols, and Santa Claus arrived with a Fire Department escort to hand out candy canes. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Sticky Snow114 viewsPreceded by rain, the snow that fell on the Tri-Towns was wet and sticky, as seen on the icy tree limbs melting in the Monday afternoon sun in Rochester. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Creative Expression Contest114 viewsWinners in the Grades 7-12 Creative Expression Contest were announced by Tri-Town Against Racism on Saturday at Mattapoisett Library. Addressing the attendees to discuss the judging of the contest was John Excellent. The contest theme for 2024 was “African Americans in the Arts.” Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum114 viewsOn March 13, the Marion Natural History Museum's afterschool group enjoyed hearing about planets, stars, galaxies and the universe with amateur astronomer Peter Marshall. Peter specializes in studying and taking photos of these rarely seen objects from his home in Rochester, and the kids were happy to share their astronomical insights with the group. Peter also shared incredible photos from NASA's spacecrafts, Voyagers 1 and 2. The students were then invited to create their own planets with the knowledge th
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Old Rochester Regional High School Sailing Team114 viewsEllen Scholter shared these photos of the first day of practice for the Old Rochester Regional High School sailing team on March 18.
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Opening Day of Old Rochester Youth Baseball114 viewsOpening Day of Old Rochester Youth Baseball brought out the crowds to hail the march from the Dexter Lane fields over to Gifford Park for ceremonies, including recognition for 12-year-old players entering their final year of little league. Photos by Mick Colageo
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