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Crescent Beach312 viewsStunning sunset from Crescent Beach. Photo by Faith Ball
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Marion Natural History Museum312 viewsOn March 13, the Marion Natural History Museum's afterschool group enjoyed hearing about planets, stars, galaxies and the universe with amateur astronomer Peter Marshall. Peter specializes in studying and taking photos of these rarely seen objects from his home in Rochester, and the kids were happy to share their astronomical insights with the group. Peter also shared incredible photos from NASA's spacecrafts, Voyagers 1 and 2. The students were then invited to create their own planets with the knowledge th
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Mattapoisett Museum312 viewsMattapoisett native Mark Roberts joined Rhode Island-based musician Benedict Gagliardi to perform Celtic music on March 16 at the Mattapoisett Museum. Photo courtesy Robert Price
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Marion Natural History Museum312 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's afterschool group had a chance to explore and map Ram Island with Dr. Michael Moore and Mrs. Hannah Moore this week. We investigated salt marshes and mapped osprey nests, found some horseshoe crabs and met some donkeys, chickens and friendly dogs on both our Wednesday and Thursday trips. We wish to thank the Moore's for sharing their beautiful island with our group. Please visit our website to view our upcoming summer programs at www.marionmuseum.org. Photo courtesy Eliza
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Mattapoisett Land Trust312 viewsThe 12 preserves in the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s 397-acre Old Aucoot District include the 35-acre Holmes Preserve. Named after the Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., the preserve includes multiple trails spanning from Angelica Avenue out to Route 6 and in between a vernal pool that has served as an off-campus classroom for local students. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Historical Society312 viewsMalcolm Phinney, his wife Kathy and Claire Smith and her husband Howard “Howie” wore period costumes and shared oral histories of early American life during the Rochester Historical Society’s Fun Fair with A Flair held on June 22. Children learned how to load a musket, Boy Scouts Troop 31 demonstrated archery skills, visitors enjoyed live music and baked goods and those who ducked inside the 1857 East Rochester Church were treated to an amazing display of artifacts. Photos by Mick Colageo and courtesy Troop
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Salty the Seahorse312 viewsJeff Caton shares his recent drawing of Salty the Seahorse circa 1980s, in loving memory to Delia M. Caton for her June 20 birthday.
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Elizabeth Taber Library312 viewsThe Elizabeth Taber Library held end-of-summer activities for children on August 23. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Scenes from Mattapoisett312 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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North Woods Nonsense312 viewsThe final performance of Old Colony Theater Company’s showing of Andrew Ross’ North Woods Nonsense. The play ran this past weekend at Old Colony Vocational High School and filled the room with many laughs throughout. Photo by Sam Bishop.
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World Language Week312 viewsStudents dressed like the Romans during the two-day scavenger hunt as part of World Language Week held at Old Rochester Regional Junior High School. Photo courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55.
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Bikes for All312 viewsSince the Covid pandemic in 2021, the Friends of the Mattapoisett Rail Trail have collected over 400 bicycles and, relying on the handiwork of volunteers, distributed approximately 200 of them to share the bike path with more area residents. Photos by Mick Colageo.
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