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Brad Hathaway349 viewsIt took 32 years, but on October 3 Mattapoisett resident Brad Hathaway completed his “Walk around the World” along Aucoot Road, accompanied by well over 100 friends and supporters of his mission refocused some years ago from what had begun as a fitness prescription to a fundraising effort for the Mattapoisett Land Trust. Hathaway, 88, is a co-founder of the MLT and has dedicated his life toward preserving and protecting lands that his ancestors first came upon hundreds of years ago.
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Pre-dawn Fire349 viewsA pre-dawn fire on February 18 engulfed a detached garage at 62 Water Street in Marion. The lone injury was a minor one for which a responding firefighter was later treated at Tobey Hospital and released. The fire also resulted in the total loss of a pickup truck parked outside. Photo courtesy of Marion Fire Department
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Poetry349 viewsBodil Perkins recently made this book for her aunt, Ann Briggs, who is 90 years old and has lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. The book contains 42 poems and the library recently said it was a "delightful book" and will be accepting a donated copy. Ann started taking poetry classes in her 80s.
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Kelcey Robertson349 viewsKelcey Robertson, 11, of Rochester, was honored on April 27 by Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz with a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Certificate of Recognition as a "Hero in our Community" and given three books to add to his donation to the Tri-Town Against Racism Diversity Library for local schools. Robertson, The Wanderer's Keel Award winner in Rochester for 2020.
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Arts in the Park349 viewsSeveral hundred people came out to enjoy the annual Arts in the Park fundraiser hosted by the Marion Art Center on July 10. Forty artists who had been invited by a MAC jury to participate featured their crafts and art objects. The jury ensures the quality of the items on display and also gives up-and-coming artisans a platform to showcase their work. Strolling along the paths, people found pottery, wearable art, custom crafted furniture, and a wide variety of jewelry. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Council of Aging Summer Barbecue349 viewsRobert Pina shared these photos of the Marion Council of Aging Summer Barbecue held on July 22.
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Open Mic349 viewsA large crowd enjoyed another evening of open mic performances on July 23 at the Mattapoisett Museum. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Marion Town Party349 viewsSilvershell Beach provided a new site and the harbor a new backdrop for the Marion Town Party, held on August 28 for the first time in two years. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Storm Flooding349 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Marion Town House349 viewsAutumn has been as beautiful in the Tri-Town as the summer was stormy, hazy, and hot. These views from the roof of the Marion Town House were taken last week. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Town House349 viewsNovember 6 dedication of the Marion Town House. Select Board member Randy Parker cuts the ribbon, reopening the renovated Town House to Marion citizens. Sherman Briggs, Nate Burgess, Shaun Cormier, Francisco Tavares, Peter Turowski and Mike Vareika were among contributors recognized during the festivities, after which visitors were invited inside the building where renovation work is ongoing. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Festival of Trees 349 viewsThe Festival of Trees opened on November 27 with a reception at the Cushing Community Center on Route 6 in Marion. Sponsored by the Friends of Marion Council on Aging, the event showcased 14 decorated Christmas trees, along with an artisan sale, music, refreshments and a raffle for over 10 gift baskets. For more information about the Festival of Trees, call Karen Gregory at 508-748-3570. Photos by Mick Colageo and Marilou Newell
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