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Ukrainian Colors202 viewsUkrainian colors being displayed at our Brandt Beach residence. Photo courtesy of Marcia and Gary Parker
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Marion 4th of July Parade202 viewsMarion held its Independence Day Parade on Monday morning. Photos by Shawn Sweet
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Mattapoisett Bike Path202 viewsA newly signed Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Mattapoisett and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has opened the Shining Tides section of the Mattapoisett Bike Path. On Monday, people and dogs could be seen along the attractive structure that connects Reservation Road to Goodspeed Island Road. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Tornado in Mattapoisett202 viewsAn EF-1 tornado touched down late Tuesday morning in Mattapoisett. The unusual weather event downed power lines and hundreds of trees, knocking out power to many homes north of Route 195. Television news crews descended from Boston, as the Mattapoisett Fire and Police departments worked with utility companies and many power lines to clean up roads and assist area residents coming home to frightening scenes. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Salty's Soiree202 viewsSalty's Soiree, held on October 28 by the Mattapoisett Land Trust with help from Old Rochester Regional High School Environment Science Club student volunteers and amidst luminarias made by Center School children. The event was free for families in the community. Photos courtesy Marc Anderson and Colleen Andrews
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Marion Holiday House202 viewsThe 33rd annual Marion Holiday House Tour was enjoyed by many on December 9. The annual fundraiser began at the Handy Tavern, the headquarters of the Sippican Woman's Club, which hosted the event. The tavern was built in 1812 and has been owned by the club for many decades. Club historian Jeanine Bruen shared that the club is celebrating its 100th year and for nearly that long has been taking care of this structure in the heart of Marion village. "We women have kept it in good shape," Bruen boasted. Along w
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Flooding202 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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Davin Alves202 viewsDavin Alves of Marion, an 11-year-old, Sippican Elementary School student, set a high bar for himself last year in raising over $900 for food donations he made to the United Way of New Bedford. This year, Davin wanted to do more. He held raffles, raising $3,470 in donations that he used to buy and donate food, adding two more outlets, the Marion Food Bank at the Cushman Community Center and Damien’s Food Pantry in neighboring Wareham.
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Keep on Plungin’ 202 viewsThe annual Keep on Plungin’ New Year’s Day swim drew well over 100 participants to Mattapoisett Town Beach, continuing a tradition started in 2013 by Will and Michelle Huggins to help families facing expenses related to cancer care. In the last two years, the community-driven effort has benefitted three families and Dana Farber with a $1,000 donation in Huggins’ honor. This year, organizers anticipate supporting at least two more families with checks for $2,000. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Cranmore Mountain202 viewsGreta Anderly and Lily Hinds doing some night tubing at Cranmore Mountain in North Conway, New Hampshire, during the February school break.
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Mattapoisett Tree Committee 202 viewsThe village area in Mattapoisett has been front and center of late with the town’s Tree Committee leading the charge for more detailed information on the village street reconstruction project. To provide better visuals that illustrate where trees will have to be removed or where new trees will be planted, the town has placed flags and tags throughout the impacted area. Photo by Marilou Newell - March 7, 2024 edition
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Cardboard Boats202 viewsGrade 7 students at Old Rochester Regional Junior High School took to the beach on Tuesday morning for a field day at the Mattapoisett YMCA that featured a cardboard boat race. The boats were designed entirely of cardboard and duct tape. The SCOPE program also included making tie-dye T-shirts. Photos by Mick Colageo
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