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Marion Village 5K428 viewsThe Marion Village 5K is in its 19th year, and over 250 participants turned out to run the 3.1-mile course along the waterfront and through the quaint Marion village. Runners of all ages took part in the race, and the top 20 runners all finished in less than 20 minutes. Photos by Felix Perez
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Super Duper Summer Fair428 views The First Church of Marion held its Annual Super Duper Summer Fair on July 25. The fundraising event is a familiar, welcome event every summer in Marion, and it has something to offer everyone. The fair featured a plant sale, White Elephant, games for the kids, book sale, yard sale, and of course, clam cakes. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Firefighter’s Association428 viewsThe Mattapoisett Firefighter’s Association hosted a chowder competition on September 13 on the Mattapoisett Knights of Columbus grounds. Between 300 and 400 guests came to sample the chowder of 16 different teams, split into two categories: public safety and professional. The Rochester Firefighter’s Association took first place in the public safety category and also won the People’s Choice Award. Photos by Denzil Ernstzen
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Marion Natural History Museum428 viewsArtist/Naturalist/Educator Patricia Cassidy gives the Marion Natural History Museum after-school group some tips for creating their own scientific illustrations. Cassidy showed students examples of her own works, then students created their own pieces. Many of these wonderful works may be seen on the Museum's Facebook page and website at www.marionmuseum.org. Many thanks to Ms. Cassidy for sharing her talent with us! Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Liedhold
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Rochester Christmas Tree Lighting428 viewsRochester held its annual tree lighting on Monday night, December 7, in front of the Town Hall. Hundreds attended and greeted jolly old Saint Nick as he rode in on the town’s new yellow fire tower truck. RMS students in the band and chorus sang Christmas carols and guests enjoyed complimentary cider and cocoa inside Town Hall afterwards. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Ice Sculpture at the Marion Art Center428 viewsIn front of the Marion Art Center, Tim Wade carved out an ice sculpture of a train on December 13, an unseasonably warm December day. The MAC reported several phone calls concerning the heat and whether the event would be canceled. Wade made his icy creation despite the warmth, as he has done for 10 years. Photos by Jean Perry
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The Wizard of Oz428 viewsThe ORR production of “The Wizard of Oz” opens on Thursday, March 31 at 7:30 pm and runs daily through Saturday, with a Sunday matinee at 2:00 pm. The musical stars Rikard Bodin as the Scarecrow, Hannah Deane as Dorothy, Nick Claudio as the Tin Man, and Kyle Costa as the Cowardly Lion. Photo by Colin Veitch
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Old Rochester Regional High Graduation 428 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional High Graduation ceremony on June 4 included speeches from Superintendent Doug White, Principal Michael Devoll, Class President Bailey Sweet, and Valedictorian Paige Watterson. The seniors then got together in one large circle to throw their caps in the air as the final act they would perform together as a class. Congratulations to the ORR Class of 2016! Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Horse Show428 viewsThe Fourth of July is also the day for another Marion tradition, the Marion Horse Show at Washburn Park. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Benjamin D. Cushing VFW Post 2425428 viewsMembers of the Benjamin D. Cushing VFW Post 2425 were present on Wednesday, December 7, for the signing over of the 465 Mill Street VFW building, marking the official transfer of the building to the Town. Selectmen thanked the gentlemen for their years of service within the town before Post Commander Demi Barros and Rodney Hunt signed the deed. Photo by Jean Perry
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ORR Winter Farmers’ Market428 viewsThe ORR Winter Farmers’ Market held every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the winter months is a way to chase the winter blues away while stocking up on your organic essentials. Live entertainment and children’s activities liven up the coldest of winter weekends from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the ORR Junior High School gymnasium. Photos by Colin Veitch
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George's Pony Pasture428 viewsOn Saturday morning, a work crew gathered at George's Pony Pasture on Mattapoisett Road in Rochester. They attacked the briers, bittersweet, brush and tree trunks. About half the length of the wall was cleaned up in this initial effort, but there's more to be done. Our thanks to Art Benner, Ken Josephson, Kelly and Derek Barratt, and Russ, Wendy, and Howard Keeler for their efforts this morning. Photo courtesy of the Rochester Land Trust
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