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Marion CARES319 viewsPlymouth County Commissioner Greg Hanley speaks about CARES Act funding to a gathering including fellow Commissioner Jared Valanzola, County Treasurer Tom O’Brien, County Register of Deeds John Buckley Jr., Esq., Marion Town Administrator Jay McGrail, Marion Finance Director Judy Mooney, and Selectmen Randy Parker, Norm Hills, and John Waterman. The group assembled on April 2 at the Elizabeth Taber statue in Bicentennial Park for the delivery of a $150,000 COVID-related reimbursement check. Photos by Mick C
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Old Hammondtown School Field Day319 viewsPhysical Education teacher Chad Cabeceiras coordinated a range of activities to keep each grade level moving, playing together, and having fun at the Old Hammondtown School Field Day. In addition to traditional tug-of-war and running and throwing games, was a returning fan-favorite: Kevin Sousa of Abilities Rec, Inc.
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Marion Garden Group319 viewsThe Marion Garden Group hosted a tour on June 25, beginning in Bicentennial Park and circulating through the town to enjoy the cultivated beauty of the season. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Marion Natural History Museum319 viewsOn October 20, the Marion Natural History Museum’s after-school group spent time learning a little about our migrating bird populations. We found out that the Arctic tern migrates 50,000 miles, which is the longest distance of any bird. The ruby-throated hummingbird can migrate as far as Mexico and Central America in search of flowers and insects. We then went on a bird walk and managed to find a mourning dove, blue jay, European starling, black-capped chickadee, and belted kingfisher, among other birds.
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Dolphin319 viewsA sharp-eyed reader spotted this juvenile bottlenose dolphin swimming up the Mattapoisett River.
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Boats319 viewsMany of boats of varying shapes and sizes were hauled out of Mattapoisett Harbor last weekend, including center-console models with outboard motors and sailboats. This Mattapoisett-based, J/80 sailboat came out of the water to reveal tiny shrimp crawling on its rudder. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Tinkhamtown Chapel Christmas Carol Singalong319 viewsSunday's participants in the Tinkhamtown Chapel Christmas Carol Singalong braved a dramatic, postsunset drop in temperature and enjoyed the warmth of a solo bonfire loaned to the event by Lee Heald. Gail Roberts led distributed sheet music and led in song with musicians Louise Anthony playing the fiddle and Jack Dean the ukulele. Roberts thanked the White family for providing refreshments, the Chapel committee for its effort in maintaining the chapel
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Snow in Mattapoisett319 viewsLast weekend's snow event made the tri-towns look like another part of New England. Here are scenes from Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Dirty Snow319 viewsMiniature mountains of dirty snow resemble a moonscape at Town Beach by Barstow Wharf in Mattapoisett. Since a classic Nor’easter dumped up to 20 inches of snow on the south coast weeks ago, the area was hit again last weekend. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Roman Colosseum319 viewsWilliam Kanaly, left, and Henry Kanaly of Mattapoisett display copies of The Wanderer in front of the Roman Colosseum during their end-of-the-summer, family vacation to Italy. William, nine, is in the fourth grade at Old Hammondtown School, and Henry, seven, is in the second grade at Center School. Photo courtesy of Chuck Kanaly
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Christmas Day Plunge319 viewsAt 94, Bob Humphrey was the elder statesman participating in the Christmas Day plunge held at Mattapoisett Town Beach, which including 47 swimmers and raised $2,595 in donations for the benefit of Helping Hands & Hooves. While December 25 was unseasonably mild, the water temperature in the harbor was still chilly as the effort inspired camaraderie among participating friends and couples. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Christmas Day Plunge319 viewsAt 94, Bob Humphrey was the elder statesman participating in the Christmas Day plunge held at Mattapoisett Town Beach, which including 47 swimmers and raised $2,595 in donations for the benefit of Helping Hands & Hooves. While December 25 was unseasonably mild, the water temperature in the harbor was still chilly as the effort inspired camaraderie among participating friends and couples. Photos by Mick Colageo
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