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3rd Annual Bulldog Dash268 viewsAlmost 200 runners and walkers braved the autumn wind chill to turn out for the third annual ORR Bulldog Dash on Saturday, November 24. The dash was held to raise funds for the purchase of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for the athletic department as well as to purchase equipment for the Cross Country teams. Photos by Paul Lopes
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TaborHead2268 views Last week’s first official meet-and-greet between the Marion Board of Selectmen and the new Tabor Head of School, from Left to right: Marion Selectmen Chair Stephen Cushing, Clerk Jonathan Dickerson, Vice-Chair John Henry, and Tabor Head of School John Quirk. Photo by Paul Lopes
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Old Rochester Little League268 views The Old Rochester Little League held their parade and opening day on Saturday April 27. The festivities included the National Anthem sung by Jennel Garcia and opening pitches thrown by Police Chief’s Lincoln Miller (Marion), Mary Lyons (Mattapoisett), and Paul McGee (Rochester), as well as Fire Chiefs Thomas Joyce (Marion), Andrew Murray (Mattapoisett) and Scott Weigel (Rochester). Photos by Felix Perez.
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Trinidad Orphanage Mission268 viewsEighteen ORR students and one Tabor student, along with their fathers, spent their April vacation working at an orphanage on the island of Trinidad. The group provided labor, materials, and good spirits to help paint the sleeping areas for the 35 children who live at the Christ Child Convalescence Home. “It was a very eye-opening experience,” said Ben Mattson, who went with his father, Wayne. “The kids were very excited to have us visit.
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Memorial Day Boat Race268 viewsDan Lawrence and William D. Watling III of Rochester (above left) broke the race record, winning the men’s division with a time of 1:46:59. Amy Hartley-Matteson of Mattapoisett and Katherine Hartley of Rochester (2:11:14) won the women’s division for the third consecutive time – the second time they’ve three-peated. But the day’s biggest champion was 2-year-old Chloe Harding (above right), a cancer survivor who raced with her father, Harrison. Photos by Felix Perez and Nick Walecka.
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SCOPE Program268 viewsORRJHS seventh-graders participate in the school’s SCOPE program. Wednesday saw the students hiking the Mattapoisett Land Trust and joining together for trust- and team-building exercises under the guidance of science teacher Kathy Gauvin. Photos by Shawn Badgley
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Old Colony Football268 viewsThe Old Colony football team is off to its best start in years, even after last week’s loss to Upper Cape. Head Coach Bryce Guilbeault said his team plays hard every down, and he expects big things from them. “I think this is the best team since I’ve been at Old Colony. This is the most talented team we’ve had.” Photo by Nick Walecka.
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Relay for Life268 viewsIt rained down hard the night of the 9th annual Relay for Life at Old Rochester Regional, soaking the ground, the tents, and the participants – but it didn’t stop anyone from coming out anyway to walk for a cure and honor those who have battled cancer. The event raised over $42,000 and the proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Photos by Jean Perry
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Kelly Miller Circus268 viewsThe Rochester Lion’s Club brought the Kelly Miller Circus to Marion on June 25. Photo by Taylor Mello
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Oktoberfest Celebration268 viewsWere you wearing your lederhosen with a stein of lager in your hand while dancing the Schuhplattler and blowing the Alpine horn at Marion’s first Oktoberfest celebration September 13? The weather held out for Oktoberfest revelers at the Marion VFW where there were traditional dance performances, music, food, and of course – beer! Photo by Felix Perez
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Oktoberfest Celebration268 viewsWere you wearing your lederhosen with a stein of lager in your hand while dancing the Schuhplattler and blowing the Alpine horn at Marion’s first Oktoberfest celebration September 13? The weather held out for Oktoberfest revelers at the Marion VFW where there were traditional dance performances, music, food, and of course – beer! Photo by Felix Perez
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Build-your-own Snowman268 viewsUnder the direction of Jeanne McCullough, children at the Mattapoisett Free Library on December 30 participated in a step-by-step build-your-own snowperson activity during the winter school break. Little fingers sticky with glue flattened out cotton balls and fastened them to prefabricated Styrofoam snowperson shapes, and then glued on the trimmings under the guidance of caregivers. Photos by Jean Perry
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