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Soapbox Derby454 viewsMarion and Rochester Cub Scouts came together on November 6 for a soapbox derby on Holmes Street in Marion. The longtime fundraising event was not held in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic but made a roaring return on Saturday, as children raced their homemade go-carts and collected donations for the Murphy and Others, Living Interdependently for Future Endeavors, Inc. (M.O. L.I.F.E.) non-profit food pantry in Fairhaven. Photos by Mick Colageo and Reade Whinnem
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Wreath Sale454 viewsThe Mattapoisett Woman's Club Holiday Wreath sale held on December 4 was a sold-out success for the group’s annual scholarship fundraiser. Photos courtesy of Cindy Turse
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Ski Jumps454 viewsTabor Academy sophomores Andrei Sarbu (yellow pants) and Joe Barry and friends enjoyed their Sunday afternoon, turning the little sledding slope on Spring Street at Tabor Academy’s soccer field into a ski jump. The two 16-year-olds took turns sticking landings from atop roadway barriers. Barry is from Falls Church, Virginia, and Sarbu is a native of Chico, California. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Art Center454 viewsLaser wood-cutting techniques used by artist Makerjake, aka Jacob Ginga, combine contemporary themes with those of his native heritage. Together with Narragansett tribal member Max Brown-Garcia, who has supplied Native American regalia pieces, and Vincent Mancini's creations from cut feathers, these sacred works are part of the Marion Art Center’s indigenous art exhibit, “Exploring Native American Culture: Art, Craft and Inspiration,” through March 25. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum454 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Maggie Payne for her fun and informative program on the Monarch butterfly. We learned about their life cycle, the plants these animals must have to reproduce and the plants they need to be able to survive their extremely long migration routes. We watched a video Maggie had taken of a monarch butterfly emerging from its chrysalis and expanding its wings to fly.
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Volunteers at Sippican Elementary454 viewsVolunteers at Sippican Elementary (VASE) hosted their fourth Boosterthon Fun Run fundraiser last week. VASE works with Booster, a company that helps raise funds for enrichment activities such as in-school performances, field trips and afterschool programs. Students reached out to friends, family and businesses across 30 states and 7 countries; 87 percent of the student body registered with 79 percent earning donations for Sippican.
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Old Rochester Regional Junior High School Spring Concert454 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional Junior High School Spring Concert featured musicians from Mr. Richard Laprise's Band program and Ms. Angie Vaughn's Chorus. Photos courtesy Erin Bednarczyk
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454 viewsFrom left, Marion Firefighter/Paramedic Andrew McAlarney, Firefighter Benjamin Alden and Firefighter Seth Tomasik are among 22 new graduates of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy as members of Call/Volunteer Recruit Firefighter Training Class #100, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, Deputy State Fire Marshal and Acting MFA Director Maribel Fournier and Marion Fire Chief Brian Jackvony announced. The graduates received certificates of completion at a November 1 ceremony held at the Department of Fire
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Christmas Plunge454 viewsAn ice-cold Christmas morning in Mattapoisett did not stop citizens from jumping all the way into the waters of Mattapoisett Town Beach in support of Helping Hands and Hooves. Photos by Mick Colageo
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John Oldham454 viewsJohn Oldham has been teaching history at Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School for 17 years, but in his off time he takes photographs of the buildings, sights and scenes that pique his interest. Oldham has broad interests but is especially drawn to architecture and street scenes. He credits his daughter’s artistic studies and endeavors for inspiring him. Although he deems taking photographs a hobby at this point, once he retires from teaching, he’ll explore making it much more than that. “I w
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Marsh Photo454 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Marion Art Center454 viewsWorks of art from sculpture to oil painting, from collages to textiles are now on view at the Marion Art Center's annual members show. Photos by Marilou Newell
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