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Mattapoisett’s Memorial Day116 viewsMattapoisett’s Memorial Day Observances were highlighted by community-wide participation that included hosts Florence Eastman American Legion Post 280, the Police and Fire departments, Scouts performing color-guard duties, the Old Hammondtown Elementary School Band, Showstoppers, students Hadley Perron and Geneva Gerrior and others. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett Road Race116 viewsWill Benoit and Margot Appleton defended their respective men’s and women’s titles in the July 4 Mattapoisett Road Race, and competitors were greeted by favorable weather for the 9:00 am start. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Ned’s Point116 viewsJen Shepley shared this photo taken at Ned’s Point in Mattapoisett
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Marion Veterans Day 116 viewsThe Town of Marion held Veterans Day ceremonies at Old Landing, where Marion resident and retired Navy Captain William J. Hollman gave the keynote address. Presiding was the Benjamin D. Cushing VFW Post 2425 Color Guard. The community also heard from Old Rochester Regional High School freshman James Devoll, who read the Governor's Proclamation, along with Town Administrator Geoff Gorman, Select Board Chairman Norm Hills, Reverend Eric W. Osterday, and the Sippican Elementary School band
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Marion Natural History Museum116 viewsAfter learning how to build a snake hibernaculum, a beaver lodge, and a bear den, the group tried their hand at creating miniatures for museum display. The beaver lodge was tested to see if it held water back and still kept the lodge dry inside. It was a huge success! Feel free to come in to view any of these creations during the museum’s open hours. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold.
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Marion Veterans115 viewsMarion veterans participated in the Council on Aging's "Vet Together" luncheon on Monday at the Cushing Community Center where they met retired Naval officer Chris Gerrior, the Tri-Town’s new veterans services officer. Pictured at the table enjoying lunch with Gerrior are, from left: Rocky Lopes, U.S. Army; A.J. Porche, U.S. Navy; Demi Barros, U.S. Navy; and Gabe Ditata, U.S. Army. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Road Race 115 views Mattapoisett Road Race held on August 21
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Paca Run115 viewsSeptember 25 found animal lovers of all ages visiting alpaca farms throughout the region in a game called “Paca Run.” Mattapoisett’s Pine Meadows Farm participated in the event, which included five farms where folks could pick up playing cards. At the end of the two-day event coinciding with National Alpaca Farm Days, the best “Hand” won prizes. But, really, the big winners were the alpacas themselves, who received bountiful treats from their admirers throughout the weekend. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Ned’s Point Lighthouse115 viewsTuesday afternoon offered a sneak preview of the reopening of Ned’s Point Lighthouse scheduled for Saturday, October 9, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Cathy Hardy and Mike Lally, a Texas couple, happened to be in the right place at the right time to become the first visitors to the 183-year-old lighthouse that had been closed for the past two years and three months. The lighthouse typically draws 100 visitors from all over the world when open during any regular, three-hour session. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum115 viewsOn October 20, the Marion Natural History Museum’s after-school group spent time learning a little about our migrating bird populations. We found out that the Arctic tern migrates 50,000 miles, which is the longest distance of any bird. The ruby-throated hummingbird can migrate as far as Mexico and Central America in search of flowers and insects. We then went on a bird walk and managed to find a mourning dove, blue jay, European starling, black-capped chickadee, and belted kingfisher, among other birds.
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Dolphin115 viewsA sharp-eyed reader spotted this juvenile bottlenose dolphin swimming up the Mattapoisett River.
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