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Marion Town Party332 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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Old Colony PTO Family Festival 332 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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Soapbox Derby332 viewsMarion and Rochester Cub Scouts came together on November 6 for a soapbox derby on Holmes Street in Marion. The longtime fundraising event was not held in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic but made a roaring return on Saturday, as children raced their homemade go-carts and collected donations for the Murphy and Others, Living Interdependently for Future Endeavors, Inc. (M.O. L.I.F.E.) non-profit food pantry in Fairhaven. Photos by Mick Colageo and Reade Whinnem
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Marion Village Stroll332 viewsCars lined several Marion streets as residents gathered for the town’s Christmas Stroll on December 12. Front Street and connecting village roads were partially closed for the event, as families enjoyed refreshments provided by area merchants at their doorsteps and along the roads. Clydesdale horses escorted Santa Claus and passengers, while the Sippican Elementary School Band played, Tabor Academy student singer Wesley Lai of Hong Kong sang, and a bike rider juggled bowling pins. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Amaya McLeod332 viewsOld Rochester Regional High School senior Amaya McLeod, center, was presented with the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Award of Academic Excellence. McLeod is pictured with ORR Superintendent Michael S. Nelson, left, and ORR High School Principal Mike Devoll. Photo courtesy of the ORR School District and MA Superintendency Union #55
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Ski Jumps332 viewsTabor Academy sophomores Andrei Sarbu (yellow pants) and Joe Barry and friends enjoyed their Sunday afternoon, turning the little sledding slope on Spring Street at Tabor Academy’s soccer field into a ski jump. The two 16-year-olds took turns sticking landings from atop roadway barriers. Barry is from Falls Church, Virginia, and Sarbu is a native of Chico, California. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Pond Hockey332 viewsAfter winters so warm that ice could not form or drought so severe that vernal pools, intermittent streams and frog ponds had dried up, the 2022 winter season has proven perfect for outdoor skating. Rainfall throughout the fall and winter seasons has filled up even the smallest depressions with water sufficient to make nature’s skating rinks glisten anew. The old frog pond located just south of Tinkham Hill Road on North Street has been a wintertime favorite for decades. January 27, 2022 edition
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2022 Groundhog Cover Contest332 views2022 Groundhog Cover Contest by Logan Bradshaw
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Covid Test Kits332 viewsOn February 12, members of the Mattapoisett Town Hall staff along with Select Board member Jodi Bauer distributed rapid Covid test kits to town residents. Town Administrator Mike Lorenco said the town received 1,700 kits for distribution. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Marion Natural History Museum332 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Justin Barrett for the fun time we had last week learning about the importance of the Great Backyard Bird Count. The students were able to identify the many species including Starling (small flock), Mourning Dove, Juncos (good views), Cardinal, House Finch, House Sparrow, and American Crow. And they also found an old nest in a tree. After-school programs included "Monarchs" on March 2, and upcoming is "Fossil Hunting" on March 16. Check out our full list of
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Ukrainian Colors332 viewsUkrainian colors being displayed at our Brandt Beach residence. Photo courtesy of Marcia and Gary Parker
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Marion Natural History Museum 332 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Justin Barrett for his presentation on some of our more selective bird species. Whether it's our climate, our coastal areas, the selection of cuisine or availability of safe habitat, Marion is a destination for many unique birds. Justin went over a description of 10 of our more interesting and rare species on March 30, ahead of the spring migration. Please check out our upcoming programs at the museum's website: www.marionmuseum.org. Photo courtesy of Elizab
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