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Rochester Scout371 viewsRochester Lions Club members joined forces again on December 15 with Scout Troop 31 and other community volunteers at the Council on Aging to help make the COA’s Christmas Holiday Dinner program successful. Scouts packed 68 Christmas dinner bags of turkey, fresh vegetables, and all the fixings for delivery. The Rochester Lions Club works hard all year to raise the funds to provide these holiday meals at Thanksgiving and Christmas to area seniors and families in need.
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High Winds and Waves371 viewsOn February 7, rain and high winds hit Southeastern Massachusetts, resulting in thousands of electrical outages. The hardest hit in the Tri-Town area was Rochester with more than 500 Eversource customers reporting wires down and service interruptions from mid-afternoon into the night. Gusts of over 70 miles per hour were reported by the National Weather Service. Rochester’s Highway Department was on the job for approximately 24 hours removing trees. Photo by Marilou Newell
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ORR Girl's Hockey371 viewsORR Girl's Hockey. Photo by Ryan Feeney
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ORR Girl's Hockey371 viewsORR Girl's Hockey. Photo by Ryan Feeney
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Robert Hiller Homecoming371 viewsRobert Hiller III finally returned on March 3 to his Eastover Farms-area home to a grand welcome of family and friends after a bout with the EEE virus that put the Rochester resident in a coma for 19 days and held him in hospital care for seven months. "Excited, happy to be home, happy to see my family, my house and all my friends," Hiller said from his driveway amidst a couple of hundred supporters and media coverage. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Road Race Fundraising370 viewsThe Rochester Road Race would like to thank the 444 runners and walkers who participated in the 2009 Race for helping to ensure that fewer local families go hungry this holiday season. On Tuesday, October 6, the Road Race Board presented a check for $4,000 to Father Gabriel Healy, Director and Treasurer of Damien’s Place Food Pantry in Wareham.
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Electronics Recycling370 viewsDespite the rain, Boy Scout Troop #31 in Rochester held an Electronics Recycling Day at Plumb Corner on October 24. They loaded up a truck with old monitors, televisions, microwaves and assorted appliances for recycling. The troop also collected cell phones, bottles and cans. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Annual Tree Sale370 viewsA Decorating Committee from the Sippican Woman’s Club produced over 50 festive trees for the Tree Spree, which started in Handy’s Tavern. The tavern was decked out with themed trees, including a Barbie tree, a Hannukah tree, a Mallard duck tree, and even a tree decorated with recycled items like bottles and plastic bags. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Historic Fire370 viewsBenjamin Dexter, grandfather to Thomas Dexter, was born and raised in the 1690 house at 370 Delano Road. A framed photo of Benjamin Dexter, a World War I veteran who walked in the Marion Parade until he was in his 90s, is featured in his grandson’s home.
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Historic Fire370 viewsWicker furniture and other antique items of varying monetary and intrinsic value, were heavily damaged or destroyed by smoke in the fire.
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Library Crafts370 viewsOn Saturday, December 19, 2009, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library hosted a ornament-making session. Children made seaside-themed holiday ornaments that included seashells, starfish, whelks, and everyone's favorite, Salty the Seahorse. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Mom's Running370 viewsOver 600 runners came to Mattapoisett on May 9, 2010 to celebrate mom in the fourth annual Tiara Classic 5K road race. This year’s race had more runners than ever, despite the wind and cold temperatures. The road race benefits the New Bedford Women’s Fund, an organization that empowers and provides upward mobility to women. Photos by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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