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Mattapoisett Land Trust249 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust on May 30 celebrated the grand opening of its newest trail, Osprey Preserve at the end of Whaler’s Way on Mattapoisett Neck. Maps are available at www.mattlandtrust.org. Photos courtesy of the Mattapoisett Land Trust
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Last Day of School249 viewsJune 19 was the last day of school at RMS, and the teachers and staff celebrated with their traditional student sendoff. Conductor Danni Kleiman led the teachers in song as the busses full of waving students looped around the parking lot before heading off toward summer break. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Firefighter’s Association249 viewsThe Mattapoisett Firefighter’s Association hosted a chowder competition on September 13 on the Mattapoisett Knights of Columbus grounds. Between 300 and 400 guests came to sample the chowder of 16 different teams, split into two categories: public safety and professional. The Rochester Firefighter’s Association took first place in the public safety category and also won the People’s Choice Award. Photos by Denzil Ernstzen
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Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride 249 viewsIt was a windy ride for the 120 participants of the 9th Annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride on October 4. From Westport to Falmouth, cyclists rode either the 75-mile or 35-mile route to raise funds for the Buzzards Bay Coalition, bringing in nearly $90,000. Riders paused at Eastover Farm in Rochester for a lunch break before continuing on for the remaining 35 miles. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mass Mini Tractor Pullers 249 viewsThe Rochester Country Fairgrounds hosted a tractor pull of the Mass Mini Tractor Pullers Association on October 10. The tractors are hand-built by their owners, using naturally-aspirated auto engines that are 500-1,000 horsepower. There will be another all-day tractor pull event on October 24 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Old Colony 249 viewsSam Morse and Brendon Senior, seniors at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, participated in a statewide automotive competition on February 6 against students from nine other schools. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Habitat for Humanity Home249 viewsChristine and Josh Liggerio stand with their daughter Hailey, 9, and son Keagan, 6, on the porch of their new Habitat for Humanity home in Marion on March 19. The Liggerios celebrated the completion of their new Wareham Road home with Habitat for Humanity of Buzzard’s Bay executives, Representative Bill Straus, and a crowd of well-wishers during a dedication ceremony on Saturday. Photo by Felix Perez
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Miss Inspirational249 viewsThe Miss Inspirational program took to the ORR stage and stole the show on Friday, May 6, during a packed auditorium assembled to see 29 young women of all abilities showcase their talents and accomplishments. Miss South Coast, Jillian Zucco, coordinated the fundraising event as part of her progress towards the upcoming Miss Massachusetts pageant. Proceeds of the event benefit the Children's Miracle Network, which provides funding to Boston Children’s Hospital. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Rochester Country Fair 249 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair rolled into town on Thursday, August 18, filled the air with the sweet smells of Italian sausage and fried fair food, mixed with the smoke of diesel engines, and created that magical scent we all relish until the fair wrapped up on Sunday, August 21. Tractor pulls, animal shows, kids’ games, music, and wrestling (including the match between The Aardvark and Buck Chuck) delighted us while it lasted in the bucolic setting of Rochester, Massachusetts. Photos by Felix Perez and Jean P
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Dry Harvest249 viewsIt’s cranberry season in Southeastern Massachusetts. With drought conditions, dry harvesting the berries has started largely unaffected by the lack of water thus far, but bog flooding later in the season could be affected if water sources are not replenished with rain. Paula and Dana Johnson of Rochester are in the midst of their dry pick, circling the bogs, one after the other, day in and day out with their mechanical Furfords and burlap sacks to harvest the cranberries fit for fresh fruit sale.
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No-Shave November249 viewsCosmetology students at Old Colony gave five Rochester Police officers a shave and a haircut on November 30, marking the end of No-Shave November. The officers raised over $1,500 letting their facial hair grow out, a no-no for the rest of the year for the officers. The funds will benefit Home Base, a charity that serves soldiers returning from combat with PTSD. Photos by Jean Perry
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