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Fawn in Rochester448 viewsJane Wrightington submitted these recent photos of some adorable fawns in her Rochester yard.
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Abigail Field448 viewsThe delightful Abigail Field, a student of history and appreciator of historical female fashion, gave a presentation on women’s fashion from the World War I era at the Mattapoisett Museum on September 8. Dressed in clothing and jewelry typical of the period between 1910-1920, Field discussed the war’s impact on the evolution of women’s fashion, the ensuing concept of comfortable clothing, and the male-dominance of the fashion industry. Photo by Marilou Newell
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SLT Oyster Fest 448 viewsThe Sippican Lands Trust’s Beer and Oyster Fest fundraiser was a hit despite the threat of approaching Hurricane Dorian, which was replaced with blue skies just in time, and holding the event earlier in the day mitigated the guests’ exposure to EEE-carrying mosquitos. The SLT sold 214 tickets and was pleased with the turnout. Photos by Shawn Sweet and Lauren Boucher.
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Trash Fire448 viewsA trash truck was up in smoke on Long Plain Road in Mattapoisett last week. Before I knew it, engines and firemen appeared in full gear. The Fire Department had the driver dump all the trash in a field near the road where the fire could be more safely extinguished. Photo by Ellie Higgins
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Class of 2020 448 viewsGraduating seniors in the Old Rochester Regional High School Class of 2020 drove around to the back of the school building on May 28, where they were greeted by faculty and administration. After arriving in order of homeroom to ensure safe spacing, the seniors turned in textbooks and received yearbooks, a surprise COVID-19 gift bag, and a long-sleeve t-shirt decorated with the mascot Bulldog and the word ‘Quarantine’ spelled across the front. Photo by Ryan Feeney
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Mattapoisett Fire Open House447 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Department had a busy weekend hosting an Open House event at their station on Saturday, October 11 in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week. (Photo by Robert Chiarito.)
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Christmas Fair447 viewsAlice Mendell tempts shoppers with a variety of baked goods during the Mattapoisett Congregational Church's Annual Holiday Fair held on Saturday, November 15 inside the church's Reynard Hall. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Bikes, Bikes, Bikes!447 viewsThe Third Annual Pan Mass Challenge Kids Tri-Town Ride attracted several hundred young bicyclist to the ORR campus on Saturday morning, May 16, for a bike rally to help defeat cancer. Proceeds from the event will go to several charities in the state such as the Jimmy Fund and Dana- Farber Cancer Institute to assist in cancer research. The rally was expected to raise more than $15,000. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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Grand Opening447 viewsRochester pulled out all of the stops as the town dedicated the Dexter Lane Community Playground on Sunday, May 31. The three-hour long dedication ceremony and party included awards of recognition for the many volunteers who helped bring the project to life while offering plenty of food and entertainment to the residents of Rochester. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Relay for Life447 viewsThe American Cancer Society held their Annual Relay for Life of the Tri-Towns from 6:00p.m. on Friday, June 12 until noon on Saturday June 13 at Old Rochester Regional High School's track. Between 250 and 300 people participated in the eighteen hour walk raising nearly $50,000 to help fight and prevent cancer. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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4th Horse Show447 viewsThe Marion Horse Show took place once again this past weekend at Washburn Park as part of the town's annual Independence Day celebrations. The event also included a reading of the Declaration of Independence, which was preceded by a short history of some of the document's lesser known signers. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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Aardvark at the Fair447 viewsThe Wanderer's aardvark visited the Rochester Country Fair on August 22, 2009 and took some time to see the sights and pose with some visitors.
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