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Signs of Spring266 viewsSigns of spring are in the air with the return of floating docks in Mattapoisett as harbors prepare for the boating season. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Helping Hands and Hooves266 views
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Band Blast266 viewsSippican Elementary School hosted Band Blast on June 24, as El Caribe entertained visitors who enjoyed a rocking party full of fun and frolic on the front lawn of the school. The event was capped off in the evening by a series of performances featuring Sippican students, culminating in a collection of the bands. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Sippican Elementary School266 viewsSippican Elementary School sixth graders Bree Lefavor (pictured) and Alexander Dai are among ORR District students to receive the Lighthouse Book Award, presented by the ORR Tri-Town Education Foundation for their exceptional academic, civic and cultural achievement. Lefavor and Dai received their recognition during Sippican’s Grade 6 promotion ceremony held on June 24. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Road Race 266 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 Fireworks266 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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Harbor Days266 viewsSunday was fun day at the Harbor Days festival at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett, where Theo and Finley McDonald produced sand art, Katie Jackivicz marveled at her new hand art and Teri Nelson prepared strawberry shortcake. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Marion Natural History Museum266 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's July Coastal Exploration group had a fun week exploring some of Marion's natural areas. We examined green frog tadpoles and a frog metamorphosis, were invited to explore Ram Island, visited the donkeys and learned about filter feeders, including some of the largest ones like whales. We explored a salt marsh, cleaned up a rocky beach at Planting Island and removed the plastic waste from the wrack line before it entered or reentered the bay. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leid
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Watercolor Demonstration266 viewsArtist and instructor Devin McCaughlin conducted a watercolor demonstration on February 25 at the Mattapoisett Library where participants tried their hand. The program, funded by the Prouty Trust, introduced a new way to produce watercolors that included the use of felt markers. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Tree City USA Poster Contest266 viewsEmma Lowe, right, is recognized alongside runner-up Dominic Philie for finishing first and second, respectively, out of a record 43 entries in Old Hammondtown School’s Grade 5 Tree City USA poster contest in Mattapoisett. “I thought of a different idea, but I liked this one the best,” said the 11-year-old Lowe, who will go on to compete in statewide competition. Philie, 10, got noticed for his creative approach, putting the clock in the background of his poster. In a new wrinkle this year, participating stu
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Infant Car Seat266 viewsMattapoisett Police Officer Adalberto Cardoso Jr. helps teach the new soon-to-be parents Trevor and Sarah Oldham how to properly and safely install and use their infant car seat for their little one due in four weeks. Submitted by Betsey Oldham
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Jane Egan266 viewsOn exhibit now through mid-August are the pastel works of Jane Egan in the Mattapoisett Library. Egan states that all her art is portraiture whether it’s boats, animals or people. Photos by Marilou Newell
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