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Sole Survivor362 viewsTri-Town Relay for Life team “Sole Survivor” held its annual wreath sale over the holiday weekend at the old Al’s Yankee Clipper on Route 6 in Marion. Wreaths, as well as handmade kissing balls and evergreen decorations will remain on sale on Saturday and Sunday until Christmas or until supplies run out – and they are going fast! Photos by Jean Perry
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Asian Market362 viewsRMS sixth-grade students of Danni Kleiman and James Sullivan participated in the school’s very first “Asian Market” on Friday, December 9, as a way to learn about bartering and commerce. Students representing a host of different countries set up their stands to sell goods such as oil, cotton, sugar, produce, and livestock. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Woman's Club362 viewsLeft to right: Erin Burlinson, Nancy Fletcher, Karen Gardner, Mary O'Keefe, Peg Olney, and Ellen Flynn of the Mattapoisett Woman's Club Garden Group met to make floral arrangements. Thanks to the Mattapoisett Public Library for the use of its meeting room for our meetings. Photo courtesy Karen Gardner
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Mattapoisett Woman's Club362 viewsThe Garden Group of the Mattapoisett Woman's Club enjoyed a unique tour of the Blue Garden in Newport, RI, on June 15. Originally designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and his firm, the Blue Garden has been restored to include water features and pergolas. It is a private property open by appointment only. Photo courtesy Bev Gleason
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Super-Dupering in the Street 362 viewsMain Street in Marion was the scene for the annual First Congregational Church Super Duper Fun Fair on July 29. The fair, which is always an anticipated and memorable community event, brought scores of people out in spite of threatening weather. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Rochester Historical Society 362 viewsThe Rochester Historical Society gave a preview of their photographic installation on Rochester's farming history and culture through the centuries. The exhibit opens September 30 at the Historical Society Museum located at 355 County Road in the old East Rochester Church. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Veterans Day Ceremony362 viewsMarion held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on November 11 at Sippican School, featuring Navy Lieutenant Heather Hutchison as the main speaker. Photos by Sarah French Storer
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Scouts Food Drive362 viewsThe Marion Police Department and Marion Cub Scouts Pack 32 joined forces once again for the annual "Scouting for Food" food drive. The group collected hundreds of pounds of non-perishable food items for a local food pantry and delivered it at the end of the Veterans Day ceremony. Photo courtesy Marion Cub Scouts
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Marion Natural History Museum362 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum after school group had a wonderful time exploring what works (and what doesn't) when constructing a wooden sailboat. The students constructed their own boat, either a single hull or catamaran, and added a sail and keel. After decorating their vessels, students raced the boats down two long rain gutters filled with water. Many thanks to engineer Mark Whalen for yet another terrific program! Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory362 viewsThe ORRHS Drama Club’s performance of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” was a sold out event! The production ran March 22-24, with many being turned away on Friday night after tickets sold out as fast as Wonka bars! Photos by Erin Bednarczyk
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Marion 4th of July Parade362 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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Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Cook-Off362 viewsThe 4th Annual Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Cook-Off was on Sunday, September 23, at the Mattapoisett Knights of Columbus. Area businesses and the municipal departments from various towns competed for first place and the accompanying bragging rights of having the best chowder around. Photos by Felix Perez
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