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Festival of Trees 315 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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Mattapoisett Fire Station315 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Station Building Committee has seen through to completion the town’s new facility on Route 6. Before the December 11 raising of the American flag, hundreds gathered inside to hear from the committee’s members and town officials. Fire Chief Andrew Murray presented the shovel that first broke ground to Committee Chairman Mike Hickey and certificates of appreciation to Hickey, Committee member William Kantor, Fire Department Captain Jordan Collyer, Photos by Mick Colageo
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Volunteers at Sippican Elementary315 viewsVolunteers at Sippican Elementary (VASE) hosted their fourth Boosterthon Fun Run fundraiser last week. VASE works with Booster, a company that helps raise funds for enrichment activities such as in-school performances, field trips and afterschool programs. Students reached out to friends, family and businesses across 30 states and 7 countries; 87 percent of the student body registered with 79 percent earning donations for Sippican.
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Mattapoisett Road Race 315 viewsThe 50th running of the Mattapoisett 5 Mile Road Race took place on July 4. Margot Appleton and Trevor Wysong were the respective female and male winners. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Marion Fireworks315 viewsThanks to the ahead-of-schedule success of the Fireworks Committee, the Town of Marion held its fireworks display for the first time since 2019. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Massachusetts Fire Academy 315 viewsThe Massachusetts Fire Academy conducted a 48-hour class on Saturday involving Fire personnel from the region at Magnolia Cranberry located on Sherman Briggs’ bog accessible off Front Street. The class focused on operating the engine (pumper) in both rural areas and areas with fire hydrants. Seven students enrolled from Marion Fire Department were enrolled. According to Marion Fire Chief Brian Jackvony, the class was originally scheduled for completion in 2020 but was postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Betty Parsons315 viewsAt the Marion Art Center on display through October 28 is a retrospective of works done by gallerist and artist Betty Parsons. From as early as the 1930s through to 1980, Parsons received growing acclaim for her ability and wisdom in selecting art done by emerging artists, primarily those expressed via abstract visual interpretations. Parsons was also an artist, described as both a painter and a sculptor for her work in watercolor and acrylic, but also a sculptor for her found items and driftwood creations.
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Mattapoisett Bike Path315 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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Sippican Woman's Club 315 viewsBoard Members of the Sippican Woman's Club at its Luncheon/Annual Meeting and election of officers at The Bay Club. From left, front row: Mary Verni, V.P. Property Management reelected for an additional three-year term; Jeanne Bruen, Historian. Back row: Priscilla Bradley, secretary r-elected for an additional three-year term; Deborah Bush, Publicity; Ellen Johnston, Hospitality/Sunshine; Joanne Petrie, Assistant Treasurer; Lee Williamson, treasurer; Kathleen Tibbitts, president. Not pictured: Lorraine Char
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Screen-printing Class315 viewsYoung and old took part as the Mattapoisett Library held a class in screen-printing textiles on Saturday under the direction of Reference Librarian Michelle Skaar. Photos by Mick Colageo - July 27, 2023 edition
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Pumpkin Palooza315 viewsMarion’s annual Pumpkin Palooza held Saturday at the Cushing Community Center brought out kids who had fun carving up pumpkins and enjoying music with DJ Dave. Donuts and popcorn were served by volunteers from the Council on Aging, and Sparky was among the many representatives of the Marion Fire Department. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Snow Day315 viewsMardi Gras ended prematurely for Elizabeth Taber, whose festive mask and colorful beads were covered in snow as her likeness sat on Tuesday in Bicentennial Park across from the Marion Town House. Southeastern Massachusetts was hit with the worst of the nor’easter that had been in the weather forecast for several days. Photo by Mick Colageo - February 15, 2024 edition
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