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Thanksgiving Banquet17 viewsVolunteers from Old Rochester Regional Junior High School at this past weekend’s Annual Tri-Town Thanksgiving Banquet. The event, organized by the Mattapoisett Councils on Aging, was hosted at ORRJHS on Saturday and was staffed by around 75 students serving a meal to the over 200 seniors. There was also a raffle at the end of the event. Photo courtesy of Sarah Landry - November 27, 2025 editionNov 26, 2025
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Marsh from Cove Street24 viewsA photo of the marsh from Cove Street, Mattapoisett by Ruth A GriffinNov 26, 2025
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Daffodil Bulbs24 viewsMr. Squire and Dr. Cassi's 5th grade students at Old Hammondtown School planting 200 Daffodil Bulbs donated by the Mattapoisett Land Trust Education Committee. The planting of the bulbs in an area behind of the school, was the culmination of a science lesson on the structure and function of a bulb as well as the environmental factors necessary for its growth and flower production. The students thoroughly enjoyed getting their hands dirty. Photos by Wendy Copps and Mary CabralNov 26, 2025
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Daffodil Bulbs21 viewsMr. Squire and Dr. Cassi's 5th grade students at Old Hammondtown School planting 200 Daffodil Bulbs donated by the Mattapoisett Land Trust Education Committee. The planting of the bulbs in an area behind of the school, was the culmination of a science lesson on the structure and function of a bulb as well as the environmental factors necessary for its growth and flower production. The students thoroughly enjoyed getting their hands dirty. Photos by Wendy Copps and Mary CabralNov 26, 2025
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Daffodil Bulbs21 viewsMr. Squire and Dr. Cassi's 5th grade students at Old Hammondtown School planting 200 Daffodil Bulbs donated by the Mattapoisett Land Trust Education Committee. The planting of the bulbs in an area behind of the school, was the culmination of a science lesson on the structure and function of a bulb as well as the environmental factors necessary for its growth and flower production. The students thoroughly enjoyed getting their hands dirty. Photos by Wendy Copps and Mary CabralNov 26, 2025
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Marion Natural History Museum30 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group had a fun time learning about the history and biology of cranberries in Massachusetts. Thanks to Pamela Francis of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association the kids had chances to dissect, inspect and bounce their berries to determine whether they were of good quality. Thank you to Pam and the CCCA for a fun and informative program. Photo courtesy Elizabeth LeidholdNov 26, 2025
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Marion Natural History Museum21 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group had a fun time learning about the history and biology of cranberries in Massachusetts. Thanks to Pamela Francis of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association the kids had chances to dissect, inspect and bounce their berries to determine whether they were of good quality. Thank you to Pam and the CCCA for a fun and informative program. Photo courtesy Elizabeth LeidholdNov 26, 2025
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Marion Natural History Museum25 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group had a fun time learning about the history and biology of cranberries in Massachusetts. Thanks to Pamela Francis of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association the kids had chances to dissect, inspect and bounce their berries to determine whether they were of good quality. Thank you to Pam and the CCCA for a fun and informative program. Photo courtesy Elizabeth LeidholdNov 26, 2025
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Center School Clock165 viewsBehind the clock that faces all four directions at Center School are three levels of mechanics that make the hands move, the bell ring and the machine operate. The clock serves as an in-house museum for schoolchildren to learn about how things worked before the digital age. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum394 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum after school group enjoyed making gifts with natural and recycled materials at their annual holiday party. We wish to thank all the volunteers from Tabor Academy, ORRHS, and the parents for all their help with our programs this past year. Upcoming programs will be posted on the museum's website www.marionmuseum.org, and on the museum's Facebook page.
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Stone Walls of New England334 viewsDr. Robert Thorson spoke to a full house at the Marion Natural History Museum Friday night. Dr. Thorson spoke about the practical, as well as emotional, reasons why New Englanders love their stone walls. Just looking at a stone wall in its natural landscape can provide an insight into the history of Earth's formation. Stone walls are aesthetically beautiful, give us hints about our past, and provide important habitat functions for both plants and animals.
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Tri-Town firefighters122 viewsThe holidays were challenging for Tri-Town firefighters. Marion and Rochester fire departments were among towns assisting Wareham after a mulch pile in a remote location off County Road caught fire on Christmas Eve. Firefighters worked in cold temperatures for eight hours, dispensing approximately 200,000 gallons of water to extinguish the fire. Seen supporting Wareham Fire Chief John Kelley and 29 Wareham Fire personnel at the scene were Marion Fire Tanker 1, Lieutenant Michael Still and Captain Joel Watte
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