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Marion Natural History Museum166 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s community group learned to identify all types of frogs that can be found in Massachusetts. We also heard the different calls of the frogs from the Wood Frog’s “quack” to the Green Frog’s banjo “twang.” To register for frog watch training you may contact the Roger Williams Park and Zoo. Thank you to Maggie for her terrific program. Please view our upcoming programs at www.marionmuseum.org. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Liedhold.
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Mattapoisett166 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Clean Up166 viewsAfter a rainy Saturday, the Scouts from Pack 32 and Troop 32 of Marion along with countless volunteers from the community spent the morning on Sunday, April 27 cleaning up multiple areas around town. With the generous support of the Washburn Park Trust, the scouts, their families and countless volunteers started their spring-cleaning donating numerous items to a local charity (Gifts to Give). The day of service ended with a mountain of debris and trash for the Marion DPW to collect. Everything from car part
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Marion’s Memorial Day Remembrances166 viewsYoung and old participated in Marion’s Memorial Day Remembrances held at the Music Hall and Old Landing. Old Rochester junior Emerson Roy of Fairhaven sang “God Bless America,” ORR eighth-grader Sophie Zhou of Marion read The Gettysburg Address, and joining the march were the Sippican School Marching Band and Portuguese American Band, and the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of Marion, who led the Pledge of Allegiance. Tabor Academy sophomore Gia Boyd of Marion read “In Flanders Fields,” and Air Force
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Planting Geraniums for Memorial Day166 viewsRobert Pina shared these photos of planting Geraniums for Memorial Day taken on Saturday
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Rochester’s Memorial Day166 viewsStudent participation was at the forefront of Rochester’s Memorial Day weekend ceremonies held on Sunday at the Senior Center, Town Hall and Daggett Square. Boy Scout Troop 31 posted the colors, and music was provided by the Rochester Memorial School Band and The Showstoppers, who recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sang a patriotic medley. Old Rochester student Esther Smith read the governor’s proclamation, Old Colony student Cameron Makuch read The Gettysburg Address, ORR student Ava Figueiredo read “In
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June in Bloom166 viewsNearing the fifth anniversary of the passing of Nolan Gibbons, Nolanfest 2025 was held at Silvershell Beach this past Saturday evening. Hundreds were in attendance to pay tribute, remember, and support local singers and musical artists. Over 20 different performances occurred at the stage, including The Showstoppers, of which Nolan was a member beginning in 2014 at the age of nine. The event was free but saw numerous donations to the Nolan Gibbons Memorial Fund which goes towards supporting artists through
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Family Fun Festival 165 viewsAttendees to Saturday’s Fall Free Family Fun Festival at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett saw many smiling children who enjoyed face painting, hayrides, and various pumpkin-related games and goodies. The event was sponsored by the Mattapoisett Lions Club. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Soapbox Derby165 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 Natural History Museum165 viewsGeologist and social worker James Pierson of Mattapoisett gave a hands-on presentation about minerals and fossils to youngsters on March 16 at the Marion Natural History Museum under the direction of Liz Leidhold. The afterschool program is one of several being offered by the museum, an institution now celebrating its 150th anniversary. To learn more about programs for the young and young at heart visit marionmuseum.org. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Natural History Museum165 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum after-school group wishes to thank Isaac Perry and the Marion Harbormasters for allowing us to view some of our native ocean birds. On April 27, we were able to make it to Bird Island to view the nesting boxes that have been set up by the state for the soon-to-arrive terns, which rely on this island as a safe spot to raise their young. The students also had a chance to climb to the top of the lighthouse to view the bay. Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold
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Eagle165 viewsPhoto by Nancy Prefontaine
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