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Acceleration Academy304 viewsThanks to a state grant, the Old Rochester Regional School District held an Acceleration Academy last week for over 150 students. Representing Grades K-2, 3-4, 8 and 10, the students participated in five days of concentrated study in early literacy and math. The week’s effort added up to a month’s worth of classwork. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Salty 100 Regatta304 viewsSalty 100 regatta, raced August 27-28 from Marion harbor beyond Point Judith, Rhode Island, and back.
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Old Colony PTO Family Festival 304 viewsJenna Gifford of Mattapoisett swings the mallet at the high striker during Saturday’s Old Colony PTO Family Festival held at the vocational technical high school’s football field in Rochester. Gifford, a kindergarten student at Center School, turns 6 years old this week. Strength testers were part of the festival that also included bouncy houses, food trucks, games, arts and crafts, vendors, and antique cars. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Cub Scouts Pack 32 304 viewsCub Scouts Pack 32 of Marion participated in a Trick-or-Treat event on October 16 at the Cushing Community Center with the support of the Marion Fire and Police departments and the Sippican Lands Trust. Photos courtesy of Cub Scouts Pack 32
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Festival of Trees 304 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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Wreath Sale304 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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Heart Field304 viewsA look from the sky at the Valentine heart created off Driscoll Lane in Mattapoisett by Bruce Rocha in celebration of his hometown and dedicated to Bette-Jean, his wife of six decades. The Valentine heart is now an official geocaching site, and in an adventurous quest the Rocha family have visited over 1,000 registered sites. Photo courtesy of Google Maps
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Marion Art Center304 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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Soapbox Derby304 viewsMarion Cub Scouts Pack 32 hosted its annual Soapbox Derby on Sunday morning on Holmes Street, where children competed in races in homemade racecars. Finishing first was James Whipple of Marion Pack 32, and in second place was Mason Rivera of Rochester Pack 30. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Elizabeth Tabor Library304 viewsElizabeth Tabor Library in Marion is now offering a wide selection of books (gently used) that are great for gift giving. Also available are T-shirts with the library’s logo and a raffle. The fundraiser ends on December 23. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Marion Natural History Museum304 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s after-school group enjoyed crafting with natural and recycled materials and snacking with friends during our annual holiday party. From snow globes to snowy forest scenes, from acorn people to weaving with sticks, the students’ creative abilities resulted in some wonderful projects to bring home to families. The Marion Natural History Museum would like to thank volunteers Maggie Payne, Marc Sylvia, Karen Alves-Cronin and Mike Cronin for their help thinking up great new pr
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St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church304 viewsThe youth group at St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church in Marion hosted Passover Haggadah dinner on March 22, attended by church members, family and friends. Wendy Reardon is the leader of the youth group, and Father Eric Fialho is the pastor. The Seder meal was prepared and served by the youth group, and they shared Passover readings. Photo courtesy Kathy Morgan
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