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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race51 viewsThe Rochester Memorial Day Boar Race took place this past Monday. The event, sponsored by the Rochester Fire Department, saw contestants build boats and race south along the Mattapoisett River. According to organizers, the race is 12 miles long, beginning in Grandma Hartley's Reservoir off Snipatuit Road and finishing just before Route 6. Photo by Sam Bishop
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Rochester Pond51 viewsDuring yet another rainy weekend, water lilies are in bloom near lily pads in this small pond near County Road in Rochester. Frogs croaked happily, until I approached. Photo by Sam Bishop. June 19, 2025 edition
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Shining Tides Multiuse Pathway50 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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Rochester Council on Aging50 viewsThe Rochester Council on Aging held its Garden Party and Art Show on August 22. Photos by Mick Colageo and Jared Melanson
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Polar Plunge50 viewsOn New Years Day, hundreds were arrayed at Mattapoisett Town Beach for this year’s Mattapoisett Polar Plunge. Since 2013, the beach has seen residents and visitors run into the freezing Atlantic to kick off the new year. The event is held by Keep On Plungin’ who, through the selling of baked goods, coffee, and hot chocolate, donate all proceeds of the fridged plunge to local families grappling with the costs of cancer treatment. Photo by Sam Bishop.
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ORRHS Genealogy50 viewsStudents at Old Rochester Regional High School shared the results of their genealogy research during the school's annual Genealogy Class Celebration on Wednesday, January 15. Photo courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55.
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North Woods Nonsense50 viewsThe final performance of Old Colony Theater Company’s showing of Andrew Ross’ North Woods Nonsense. The play ran this past weekend at Old Colony Vocational High School and filled the room with many laughs throughout. Photo by Sam Bishop.
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ri-Town Against Racism50 viewsThe theme this year was “African Americans and Labor.” The contest was held Saturday, February 8. “All Power To The People.” Photo by Marilou Newell.
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FORM50 viewsMusic and vocals teacher Susan Audette leads the chorus from the Rochester Memorial School. Photo Courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55.
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Rochester Fire Department50 viewsMembers of the Rochester Fire Department participated in full gear for Saturday’s, 3-mile Team Hero's Walk held at Fort Taber in New Bedford. In the department’s 10th year walking, the participants raised $8,500, the largest amount raised to date as they symbolized the extra weight of living with Multiple Sclerosis. In 2014, Deputy Fire Chief and Highway Surveyor Jeff Eldridge was diagnosed with MS after experiencing the pain of trigeminal neuralgia, a condition he continues to battle while serving the Town
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Sharon Hartley 50 viewsSet to retire after this academic year, Sharon Hartley was recognized by state and town officials, school administrators, teachers, school committee members and citizens for her many years serving on the Rochester, Old Rochester Regional and Joint school committees during a gathering held Monday afternoon at Rochester Memorial School. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Crocodile River Music50 viewsOn Saturday, May 17, as part of Art Week, the Marion Arts Center presented Crocodile River Music performing West African music and dance in Marion's Music Hall to an audience of about 70 people. A few children danced happily along with members of Crocodile River Music during several pieces. For the final piece of the event, almost everyone was up and dancing. The energy was terrific. Photos courtesy Chuck Green
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