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Waterman Reunion369 viewsThe Third Annual Waterman School Reunion took place at the Rochester Memorial School on Saturday, September 12 attracting over 100 former students of the venerable elementary school. Waterman school, which was in the building that now houses the Rochester Fire Department, was the forerunner to RMS during the first half of the Twentieth Century. The theme for this year’s gathering was The War Years, remembering the World War II era. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Christmas Holiday Shop369 viewsSt. Anthony’s and St. Rita’s parishioners combined efforts to give the community a Christmas Holiday Shop and Celebration on Saturday, December 5, 2009. The basement of St. Anthony’s church was decked out in snowflakes, wreaths, bells, bows, and a Santa sleigh. Santa listened patiently as children told him what they wanted for Christmas. A beautiful bake table tempted visitors with gooey confections and warm malasadas were enjoyed by all. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Reading Time369 viewsMattapoisett preschoolers visited the Free Public Library on Friday, January 8, 2010 to enjoy a special storytime with Children’s Librarian Linda Burke. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Reading Time369 viewsMittens and hats hang from a clothesline at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library as a part of the Gifts to Give drive, which will supply winter clothing to area residents in need. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Tie a Blue Ribbon369 viewsDon't fear the ribbon. Marion residents may see blue ribbons around trees in the village area, marking particularly large trees near power lines. N Star has attached blue ribbons to "wish list" trees that they would like to remove. They will be in contact with the property owners, who will be able to grant or deny permission. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Hillbilly Hoedown369 viewsA Hillbilly Dinner Dance was held at Redman Hall in Wareham on Saturday, February 27, 2010 to benefit the 11th annual Rochester Country Fair. After dinner, Twinkies were provided for dessert and The Relics provided music. This year's Rochester Country Fair will be held on August 19, 20 and 21 at Plumb Corner and the theme will be “Hillbilly Days”. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Rochester Flooding369 viewsAfter heavy rains pummeled the Tri-Town area on March 30, 2010, the area of Dexter Lane and Plumb Corner in Rochester almost resembles a pond. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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River Road Flood369 viewsA rainstorm on March 29 and 30 wreaked havoc on Massachusetts, leaving the Commonwealth in a state of emergency. The real fall-out didn’t arrive until March 31, when water tables reached record heights and dams in the region were tested to their maximum capacity. The Hathaway Pond Dam in Rochester needed reinforcement with sandbags and the area of Plumb Corner and Dexter Lane became a makeshift pond. The Mattapoisett River overflowed its banks, shutting down River Road for a day. Photos by Tim Smith.
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Ram Island Adventure369 viewsOn a cold and windy day, the intrepid crew of the Marion Natural History Museum afterschool group joined the Marion Harbormaster's office to venture to one of the only nesting sites of the Roseate Tern before the endangered animal returned for the year. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold.
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Park Concert369 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional Junior High School band and chorus performed to a crowd on the morning of May 27, 2010 at the Shipyard Park gazebo. The concert included some favorites, like “Someone to Watch Over Me”, a Little Shop of Horrors medley, and music from Harry Potter and Star Wars. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Quilt Donation369 viewsDiane LeRoy’s second graders at the Center School made this flannel quilt from recycled scraps and donated it to the New Bedford Women’s Shelter on June 3, 2010. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Gardens by the Sea369 viewsPlant-lovers got a chance to see some of the SouthCoast’s most coveted gardens on Friday, July 9, 2010, when St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church held their annual Gardens by the Sea event to raise funds for their local and global outreach. Private garden locations included Point Road, Moorings Drive and Planting Island. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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