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Ikebana262 viewsMattapoisett resident Ellen Flynn gave an Ikebana flower arranging demonstration at the public library on May 5. This type of flower arranging began in 7th century Japan, and Flynn has studied the art form for over 15 years. Reading from a centuries-old verse about Ikebana, Flynn shared that this art form is “like a poem, or a painting.” Photos by Marilou Newell
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Stayin’ Alive 262 viewsSurvival Week at ORR Junior High kicked off on the early morning of Sunday, June 17, as the 7th-graders boarded the busses for Western Massachusetts for a week of roughing it in the wild. And for this generation, that simply means no electronic devices and no Dunkin’ Donuts. Survival is now in its 46th year and still going strong. Some, like Survival leader Kevin “KT the Kilt Man” Thompson, have attended Survival since they were 7th-graders 30 years ago. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion 4th of July Parade262 viewsThe Marion 4th of July parade is a tradition that brings the entire community out to the streets for some hometown patriotic celebration.
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Movers and Shakers262 viewsThe "Movers and Shakers" exhibit at the Mattapoisett Historical Society Museum on Church Street highlights some of the most impactful and influential people that the town has ever seen.
Photos by Caleb Jagoda
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Balanced Rocks262 viewsThere are numerous balanced rock displays from Pico Beach to the lighthouse in Mattapoisett. - Nancy Prefontaine
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Mattapoisett Town Beach262 viewsEllie Higgins shared this sunset photo taken at the Mattapoisett Town Beach.
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Mattapoisett Scouts262 viewsMattapoisett Scouts held a Scout Camp Fire Day last weekend at Dunseith Gardens. Photos by Wendy Copps
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Marion Natural History Museum262 viewsOn October 24, the Marion Natural History Museum held a “Marion Archaeology Day” at the Marion Music Hall. We welcomed Dianna Doucette and Erin Flynn of Public Archaeology Labs (PALS), who had conducted a survey of the museum’s artifacts in 1998. Dianna and Erin helped us understand some of the history of the area over the past 10,000 years, from the Wampanoag people through the colonists and beyond. They explained how their company might become involved in the investigation of these sites, usually through
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Burning Bush262 viewsTeresa Dall sent in this photo of a Burning Bush brightening her yard on North Street on this autumn day.
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TeresaDall Sunset---R A 2jpeg262 viewsTeresa Dall captured the sunset from Railroad Avenue in Mattapoisett.
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Veterans Day Flags 262 viewsDeanna Vieira’s family created these fabulous Veterans Day flags and shared them with their neighbors to celebrate their service.
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Chief Garcia Retires262 viewsAt 2:06 pm on Friday, December 11, Marion Chief of Police John Garcia signed off to radio dispatch, ending his shift and a law enforcement career that spanned three and a half decades. The Town of Marion recognized his retirement with a drive-thru sendoff outside the Cushman Community Center. School children created a banner for the occasion that included greetings from the Board of Selectmen, Fire Department, town and school district officials, police cruisers from several towns across southeastern Mass
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