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Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge266 viewsIt takes a certain type of person to jump into the cold ocean on New Year’s morning. Behold, the locals who fit that description as they enjoy a frosty January 1st at Mattapoisett Town Beach for the annual Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge! Hundreds lined the beach to take the plunge, with bundled spectators watching from the sidelines and cheering as the plungers charged ahead screaming and shrieking with exhilaration. Proceeds from the plunge benefit locals battling cancer. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Shipyard Park266 viewsMichele Couto took this photo of the gazebo in Shipyard Park on Saturday afternoon during the snowstorm, which brought over a foot of snow to the area.
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Miss New Bedford266 viewsRochester resident and ORR grad Sarah Elizabeth Achorn was crowned the 65th Miss New Bedford over the weekend. She dedicates her year of service to the platform of “Imperfection: Pushing the Importance of Body Positivity in Today’s Youth.” As Miss New Bedford, the 18-year-old Leslie College student has also earned the opportunity to compete for the title of Miss Massachusetts in 2018. Photo submitted by Ashley Bendiksen
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Tractor Pull266 viewsThe NEATTA enjoyed a gorgeous fall day in Rochester for its annual fall tractor pulling event on Saturday at the Rochester Country Fair grounds that were once again, albeit briefly, filled with the familiar sights, sounds, and smells of diesel smoke we all expect from a good day at the tractor pulls! Photos by Jean Perry
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Pinewood Derby266 viewsMattapoisett Cub Scout Pack 53 hosted its annual Pinewood Derby competition on Saturday, March 3. Photos by Rawn Duncan and Courtney Churchill submitted by Wendy Copps
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Pinewood Derby266 viewsMattapoisett Cub Scout Pack 53 hosted its annual Pinewood Derby competition on Saturday, March 3. Photos by Rawn Duncan and Courtney Churchill submitted by Wendy Copps
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Tour de Crème266 viewsThis Sunday was the third annual Tour de Crème, a fundraising partnership between the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path. The ride started at the Town Beach and wound its way through the Southcoast, making stops at the various creameries along the way. Proceeds of the ride will go towards maintaining the MLT trails and the extension of the bike path to the Mattapoisett/Marion town line. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Tuckerfest266 viewsOn Saturday, Tabor Academy hosted the first annual Tuckerfest, a fundraiser honoring Tucker Francis whose life was cut short while diving during the school’s Caribbean Studies program on January 31, 2017. The goal is to raise $100,000 to fund two students to attend the REEF program in Tucker’s memory. As of Saturday, about $65,000 had been raised. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Country Fair266 viewsFair goers crowded the Rochester Fairgrounds this past weekend to take in the sights and sounds of the Rochester Country Fair. Whether it was the antique tractor pull, the pie eating contest, the dairy goat show, or the fiddle contest, there was something for everyone. Photos by Sarah Storer
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Old Hammondtown School Open House266 viewsOn 9/6, Old Hammondtown School held its Open House, a tradition that is both a reunion and a beginning for OHS students past, present, and future, to explore bright hallways decorated in beginning-of-year-splendor, tour the classrooms, and visit with teachers and staff. Photos by Erin Bednarczyk.
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National Honor Society266 viewsA group of students paid tribute to Sister Teresa Trayers, SND, who will be inducted to the Bishop Stang High School Hall of Honors at an event on Sunday, October 21. The school's National Honor Society is named in Honor of Sister Teresa, and members honored her by holding their annual “Rock-a-thon,” rocking in rocking chairs for donations and receiving food donations throughout the day on Saturday, September 22.
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December Nights, Holiday Lights266 viewsCenter School presented its annual “December Nights, Holiday Lights" performance on December 21, to the delight of students, staff, and families. Photos by Melissa G. Root
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