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Pumpkin Palooza395 viewsSaturday’s Pumpkin Palooza hosted by the Marion Council of Aging and the Recreation Department at the Cushing Community Center. Families decorated pumpkins, and children enjoyed face painting, a hula-hoop contest, dancing, a visit from Pine Meadow Farm animals and refreshments supported by Tabor Academy volunteers. Pumpkins were later illuminated, giving the pavilion an eerie weekend presence. Sixty-five families preregistered to participate in the event inspired by Marion citizen Dianne Cosman
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Marion Veteran's Day395 viewsMarion resident and Technical Sergeant of the Massachusetts National Guard Mandy Givens was the keynote speaker at the town's Veterans Day ceremony on November 11 at Old Landing. Select Board Chairman Randy Parker and outgoing Town Administrator Jay McGrail also shared remarks, and music was played by the Sippican Elementary School Band. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Marion Veteran's Day395 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 Natural History Museum395 viewsOn November 30, the Marion Natural History Museum's after-school group had a chance to learn about the different types of trees in our area and to look at some equipment used by foresters to help protect our trees. By looking at a tree "cookie," we were able to count the rings to determine its age and learn about the services, the different sections, including the heart wood, sap wood and bark or phloem provides the tree.
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Mattapoisett Museum395 viewsLocally-made handcrafts were on display and for sale at the Mattapoisett Museum holiday shop on December 2. Weekend shopping is being offered throughout the month of December at the historic venue. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett Harbor395 viewsPhoto by Ruth Griffin
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Massachusetts Bureau of Forestry395 viewsJames Rassman, Southeast District service forester from the Massachusetts Bureau of Forestry, spoke on tree identification in winter months during his February 15 trip to Washburn Park. While ranked third in the nation in population density, Massachusetts is the nation’s eighth, most-heavily forested state. Rassman’s visit was sponsored by the Marion Museum of Natural History. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Black History Month Art Competition395 viewsThe third annual Black History month art competition took place over the weekend with winners being announced on Monday. Tri-Town Against Racism, in partnership with the Mattapoisett Museum, planned and hosted the event for high school students in the region. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett Bike Path395 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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Marion Garden Group395 viewsThe Marion Garden Group shared photos of its June 23 tour from Converse Point, the Meditation and Secret gardens and Moon Gate. En Plein Air artist Barbara Edlund Healty captured the beauty on canvas, while MGG member Sylvia Strand directed guests and members Nancy Kiehl, Pam Parziale and Suzy Taylor were also on the scene. Vans from Tabor Academy helped transport visitors. Photos courtesy MGG
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Mattapoisett Road Race395 viewsA humid atmosphere challenged the competitors, but the Mattapoisett Road Race was nonetheless conquered by over 1,000 runners. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Shaw Farm Trail395 viewsA view of the Shaw Farm Trail. Photo courtesy Don Cuddy
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