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Marion 4th of July Parade370 viewsThe cool, post-Hurricane Arthur breeze was a welcomed factor in Marion’s July 5th 4th of July Parade, postposed because of the heavy rains the day before. Hundreds turned out to line the streets in Marion Center and along the parade route that looped around the center of Town. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mission Trip to Appalachia.370 viewsTwenty-three members of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church made precious some incredible memories while making a difference during a recent mission trip to Appalachia. The mission group partnered with the Craddock Center in Cherry Log, Georgia in serving impoverished children food for their bodies, minds, and spirits. Photos courtesy Marc Anderson
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Cold Steel370 views“Cold Steel” was one of the educating and exciting free programs the Mattapoisett Free Library offers during the summer. Visitors learned all about the history of swords and the origins of sword fighting, while Jeff Lord and Jeff Goodkind from the Association for Renaissance and Medieval Swordsmanship gave live demonstrations before a crowd of enthusiastic kids and adults. Photos by Jean Perry
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Bridge Fundraiser370 viewsFrom left to right; Elizabeth Tabor Library special events committee co-chair, Lynn Crocker , Asha Wallace, president of the board of trustees and Kathy Reed co-chair are combining a favorite hobby with a great cause. On Friday, August 22, a benefit tournament of duplicate and social bridge will take place at the Marion Music Hall. The entry fee is $25. Doors open at 1:30 pm, light refreshments served and the games begin at 2:00. All proceeds will be donated to the Elizabeth Taber Library.
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Take a Hike!370 viewsThis latest installment of Take a Hike! brought me to the spooky woods at the New Bedford Waterworks. It wasn’t my favorite hike, but like my friend always says, “It is what it is.” Check it out and email us at news@wanderer.com to tell us what you think. Photos by Jean Perry
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ORR Spirt Week370 viewsIt was seniors versus juniors versus sophomores versus freshman at the Old Rochester Regional High School Homecoming Pep Rally on Friday, October 17. Every year, each grade competes against each other for best skit, traditionally an ORR-themed parody of a movie. Can you guess what each grade level chose for their skit? Photos by Jean Perry
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Hot-To-Trot Dog Walk370 viewsOn November 30, a spring-like winter’s day, the Sippican Lands Trust held its 2nd annual Hot-To-Trot Post-Thanksgiving Day dog walk. About 12 dogs of all shapes and sizes brought their humans out for a guided tour of the White Eagle property located off Route 6 in Marion. Dogs received stylish orange neckerchiefs and dog treats. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Tinkhamtown Chapel370 viewsThe annual Christmas carol sing-along at the Tinkhamtown Chapel was as popular and beautiful as ever on the chilly evening of December 20, when dozens of people followed the glow of candlelit windows to the tiny chapel to sing with their families and neighbors and welcome Christmas to Mattapoisett. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Center School's Annual Holiday Performance370 viewsCenter School students presented their annual holiday performance to a gymnasium filled to capacity of family and friends on December 18. In addition to Christmas, the three holidays and traditions of Hanukkah, Kwanza, and Mexican “Posadas” were represented in the show. Photos by Jean Perry
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Build-your-own Snowman370 viewsUnder the direction of Jeanne McCullough, children at the Mattapoisett Free Library on December 30 participated in a step-by-step build-your-own snowperson activity during the winter school break. Little fingers sticky with glue flattened out cotton balls and fastened them to prefabricated Styrofoam snowperson shapes, and then glued on the trimmings under the guidance of caregivers. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Firefighter’s Association370 viewsThe Marion Firefighter’s Association held its annual spaghetti supper fundraiser on Saturday, January 31 at the Marion VFW. The money raised goes towards purchasing gear, supplies, and equipment outside the regular Fire Department budget. Hungry guests came for the spaghetti and stayed for the fun. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Annual Clean Up370 viewsMay 9 in Marion was also the time for the annual clean up, which had residents meeting at the Marion Music Hall for their assignments and supplies. Photos by Colin Veitch
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