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Rockets184 viewsMattapoisett Library hosted Dr. Sandra Pearl of SEED Education on September 21. SEED is a regional, nonprofit organization run by Ph.D. scientists with a passion for empowering teachers with the confidence to instill a love of science in their students. Pearl led a group of eager students through science experiments geared to launching things into the air. There was age-appropriate physics, chemistry and just plain fun. The activity was made possible through a grant from the Mattapoisett Cultural Council.
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Marion Natural History Museum184 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum would like to thank Jim Pierson for his presentation on an introduction to Backyard Archaeology for our afterschool group. The students had a chance to take a close look at some of the artifacts he's found in his backyard and were shown how to use a metal detector to help find some of these items.
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Marion Veteran's Day184 viewsThe Town of Marion Veterans Day Ceremony was followed by a luncheon at the Cushing Community Center. Photos by Robert Pina
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Marion Art Center 184 viewsPrintmaking takes center stage at the Marion Art Center with works by Jani Kinnane and Taylor Hickey on exhibit through March. Kinnane’s print of a Ukrainian woman in folk attire demonstrates her artistic ability to not only produce lush images with hyper-realism, but also to convey emotion. The subject’s headdress is tattered, representing the current conflict being faced by the Ukraine. Image courtesy of Marion Art Center. March 9, 2023 edition
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Nero’s Law184 viewsDenise Gannon speaks about Nero’s Law while husband Pat looks on during training held on Friday night at the Rochester Senior Center. Both Marion (Saturday morning) and Rochester fire departments hosted Nero’s Law training for multiple municipalities over the weekend. Nero was the K-9 dog for the Yarmouth Police Department, and his handler was Sergeant Sean Gannon, the son of Denise and Pat Gannon.
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Fireworks184 viewsMarion’s July 1 fireworks as seen by Walpole resident Bill Burke.
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Mattapoisett Lions Club’s annual Sprint Triathlon 184 viewsMultiple generations greeted a pleasant Sunday morning and competed in the Mattapoisett Lions Club’s annual Sprint Triathlon that began at the Town Beach and ended nearby on Water Street. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Museum184 viewsMattapoisett Museum curator Connor Gaudet and museum volunteer Mars Castro discuss objects from the Then and Now exhibit now on display through the fall season. The exhibit includes objects, printed materials, old photos and various types of ephemera from the museum’s extensive collection. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Salty the Sea Horse184 viewsSalty the Sea Horse's red underbelly was painted anew last week by Pete Davies (pictured), along with Matt Urquhart and Mike Huguenin, as the Mattapoisett Land Trust opened a season of anticipation of the MLT’s 50th anniversary next April. Photos by Mick Colageo and courtesy Mike Huguenin
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Hawk on Point Road184 viewsHawk on Point Road in Marion. Photo by Robert Pina
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Marion Village Christmas Stroll184 viewsDespite eventual rain, the Marion Village Christmas Stroll was enjoyed by many on Sunday afternoon. The event included musical entertainment by Tri-County musicians, Grades 4 and 5 bands from Sippican Elementary School, Sippican Historical Society carolers and Tabor Academy students, horse-drawn carriage rides, street entertainment, seasonal refreshments courtesy of area merchants, goodie bags from VASE, and crafts for kids. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum184 viewsFriday night the Marion Natural History Museum hosted a standing-room-only presentation about the Black Bear population in Massachusetts. According to state fish and wildlife biologists Jason Zimmer and Steven Wright, the population is rapidly expanding into the eastern part of our state. Jason gave us some good tips to keep black bears out of our property, including removing bird feeders, covering and keeping our garbage contained, and how to keep bears out of our livestock. The museum wishes to thank Jaso
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