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First Congregational Church of Marion 441 viewsThe First Congregational Church of Marion welcomed a group of enthusiastic and energetic children from Kindergarten to sixth grade to the church's Vacation Bible School held August 15-19. The children enjoyed a full, exciting week of creative projects, interactive Bible stories and lots of recreational games. The midweek surprise of a live Betta Fish highlighted their week and reinforced the biblical teaching of “seven days of creation,” alluding to the fifth day. Photo Courtesy of Raquel G. Macfarlane
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North Atlantic Right Whales441 viewsInside a newly installed mural of a North Atlantic Right Whale across the back wall of the Marion Natural History Museum is the image of two North Atlantic Right Whales as photographed by Dr. Michael Moore while on an expedition. The 40-foot-long, life-sized mural is bordered by shades of brown indicating how the whale has significantly diminished in size even since the 1980s. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Grange Agricultural Fair441 viewsUnlike recent years when greeted by stifling heat or torrential rain, the 2023 Rochester Grange Agricultural Fair was held in gorgeous weather on August 19. Outside the Grange Hall, attendees enjoyed animals large and small with the Plymouth County 4-H Club, while inside blue, red, green and yellow ribbons adorned winning entries from farmers, gardeners and craftsmen of all ages. The event was capped that evening by the Grange’s traditional Ham & Bean Supper. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Ned's Point Wind441 viewsSaturday's visitors to Ned's Point were greeted by a sky full of spectacular animated kites depicting sea life. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Salty the Sea Horse441 viewsSalty the Sea Horse's red underbelly was painted anew last week by Pete Davies (pictured), along with Matt Urquhart and Mike Huguenin, as the Mattapoisett Land Trust opened a season of anticipation of the MLT’s 50th anniversary next April. Photos by Mick Colageo and courtesy Mike Huguenin
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Ross James Gracia and Ashley Dias441 viewsRoss James Gracia and Ashley Dias, pictured at Jordan Pond, Acadia National Park, Maine, were married on a gorgeous fall day, September 24, at Otter's Cliff in Acadia National Park. Officiant Marcia L. Gracia performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Barbara and Stephen Becker of Exton, Pennsylvania. She is a dog groomer and a barrel racer. The groom is the son of Marcia and James Gracia of Mattapoisett. He is a union electrician. Ross and Ashley Gracia reside on their farm in Maine. Photo courte
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441 viewsThe Old Rochester boys and girls soccer teams played recent games at Gillette Stadium. Photos courtesy ORR District
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30th Annual Tri-Town Thanksgiving Banquet for Seniors441 viewsOver 170 seniors from the Tri-Towns enjoyed a full turkey dinner served by over 60 Grade 7-8 student volunteers at the 30th Annual Tri-Town Thanksgiving Banquet for Seniors held on Nov. 19 at the Old Rochester Regional Junior High School. Over 50 door prizes included holiday gift sets, small home items, gift cards and over 60 meals were sent as to-go meals to Tri-Town and Wareham Council on Aging locations for seniors unable to attend the banquet in person. The event was made possible by donations from the
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Flooding441 viewsFlash flooding on Monday in Marion village shut down parts of Front Street and closed Island Wharf and Silvershell Beach, which were under water. Photos courtesy Town of Marion
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MAC Member's Show441 viewsNow on exhibit at the Marion Art Center is the Winter Members’ Show featuring works that range from oils, watercolors, wood sculpture, stained glass, textiles to pottery and photographs. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Fifth Grade Tree Poster Contest441 viewsThis year’s first-place winner for Mattapoisett was produced by Cabot Van Keuren, and the second-place poster was done by Hadlee Weeden. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Eagle Scout441 viewsWith help from volunteers, including members of Boy Scouts Troop 31, Noah Bellefeuille of Rochester directed the construction of two large picnic tables as his Eagle Scout project on June 1 at Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School. Situated near the vernal pool just south of the athletic fields, the tables will serve students and science-related activities. Photos by Mick Colageo
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