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Nolan Fest336 viewsThe first-ever Nolan Fest was held on July 11 at Silvershell Beach in Marion to honor the late Nolan Gibbons, who tragically passed away on August 18, 2020. The festival featured live music and words presented by area and national contributors, along with video tributes and a fire show. Nolan's parents, Warren and Sheila Gibbons, of Marion, hosted the event that included Acapop! Kids members Eliza Pryor and Preston Howell. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Salty 100 Regatta336 viewsRed Shift reaches the finish line of the inaugural Salty 100 regatta, raced August 27-28 from Marion harbor beyond Point Judith, Rhode Island, and back. Red Shift, skippered by Jo Riley of Massachusetts Maritime Academy, finished the race in 21 hours, 14 minutes and 15 seconds and was runner-up among the 11 boats in the PHRF 145 class. The winner was Piper Lance, skippered by Brian Sager of the Beverly Yacht Club, finishing in 20:57:37. Photo by Becky Tougas
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Elizabeth Taber Library336 viewsThe evidence of visitors to the cupola atop Marion’s Elizabeth Taber Library is still visible in signatures that go back to the 1800s. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Salty's Silvery Moon Soiree336 viewsOn the evening of October 23, the Mattapoisett Land Trust hosted its annual Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree at Dunseith Gardens. The yearly autumn event finds families gathering around a roaring fire pit and toasting marshmallows or creating delicious desserts while listening to live music. On this night, music was provided by Jeff Dunn, and storyteller Danny Dullea entertained all with marvelous tales about the natural world. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Firefighter Graduation336 viewsThree members of the Mattapoisett Fire Department graduated from the Fire Academy on Monday night. Pictured from left: Chante Gibson, Drew Weaver, Cody Grodzki, and Fire Chief Andrew Murray. Steven F. Rodriguez and Luke B. Still of the Marion Fire Department also graduated on Monday. Photo by Hunter Schultz
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Homecoming Pep Rally336 viewsOld Rochester Regional High School's multi-purpose field was the stage for a Homecoming Pep Rally featuring student skits performed by different classes on November 5. The senior class based its skit on Teen Beach Movie, while the junior class performed a version of Monsters University and the freshman class based a skit on Toy Story. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Marion Veteran's Day336 viewsJames R. Holmes, the J.C. Wylie Chair of Maritime Strategy at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, spoke to Marion citizens gathered at Old Landing for Veterans Day observances on November 11. Also speaking were Select Board Chair Norm Hills, Town Administrator Jay McGrail, and the Reverend Eric E. Fialho, rector of St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church. Supporting with their participation were Marion Cub Scouts and the Sippican Elementary School Band under the direction of Hannah Moore.
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Dolphin336 viewsA sharp-eyed reader spotted this juvenile bottlenose dolphin swimming up the Mattapoisett River.
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Empty Bowls336 viewsOn Thursday November 18, 2021, the Tri-Town community came together to support student artists and their activism to help neighbors in need. The Old Rochester Regional High School Art department hosted its second "Empty Bowls" event. This Fall, students in both Ms. Butler’s and Ms. Mogilnicki’s art classes designed and created ceramic bowls. On the night of the event, patrons made a donation and chose a one-of-a-kind, work of art for their soup.
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Festival of Trees 336 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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Chief King336 viewsJason King was sworn in as Mattapoisett's new police chief on December 16. The event was the featured agenda item in a Select Board meeting held in the new fire station. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Polar Plunge336 viewsA great turnout for a great cause- helping the families affected by cancer. Photo by Jennifer Shepley
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