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Ice Cream Social295 viewsThe sun found its way through the rain clouds to shine brightly on Rose Bowman's retirement celebration at Center School featuring ice cream, artwork and fun, family outdoor activities. Photos courtesy of Erin Bednarczyk
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Cooper Newton 295 viewsCooper Newton received an emotional welcome home from his parents Peter and Marley Newton, his girlfriend Autumn Horsey and a host of extended family and friends. The Mattapoisett native sailed his 27-foot boat Why Worry on a solo journey that took him as far as Turks and Caicos south of the Bahamas. His adventures included a surprise passenger in a raccoon that found his boat during a coastal storm. Photos by Mick Colageo and Cooper Newton
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Mattapoisett Land Trust295 viewsMattapoisett Land Trust president Mike Huguenin indicates the riverfront property below Route 6 that the Land Trust plans to add to its holdings and preserve for future generations. Photos courtesy of MLT
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Center School Clock295 viewsBehind the clock that faces all four directions at Center School are three levels of mechanics that make the hands move, the bell ring and the machine operate. The clock serves as an in-house museum for schoolchildren to learn about how things worked before the digital age. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Village295 viewsMarion village streets seem deserted now that summer is nearing its end and the school year has begun. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Marion Natural History Museum295 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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Holiday in the Park295 viewsThe December 10 Holiday in the Park event found the Town of Mattapoisett awash in families having fun. Food and music added to the festive atmosphere, and the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Claus (Mr. and Mrs. Milton Heuberger), Frosty the Snowman (Brian Hiller), one of Santa's reindeer (Ashling McLoughlin) and one of the big guy's most trusted Elves (Jen Scott) brought smiles and picture opportunities. At 5:00 pm, the Christmas tree decorated by Center School students was illuminated. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Spruce Tree295 viewsAmidst wet snow that tailed off into a cold Tuesday morning, the large spruce tree situated between the Elizabeth Taber Library and Sippican Elementary School was taken down after it was found to be a safety hazard. The tree is believed to have sustained a recent lightning strike, and large sections of the tree showed major rot. Some of the wood will be used to add to the memorial to four Sippican students honored at the site since 2009, and the bottom 3 feet of the trunk was preserved.
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Nero’s Law295 viewsDenise Gannon speaks about Nero’s Law while husband Pat looks on during training held on Friday night at the Rochester Senior Center. Both Marion (Saturday morning) and Rochester fire departments hosted Nero’s Law training for multiple municipalities over the weekend. Nero was the K-9 dog for the Yarmouth Police Department, and his handler was Sergeant Sean Gannon, the son of Denise and Pat Gannon.
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Marion Council on Aging295 viewsUnder the guidance of artist Mary Ross, the Marion Council on Aging has featured art exhibitions from local seasoned artists for the past few years. Currently on exhibit are mixed-media pieces that demonstrate not only the immense talent this artist possesses but a wide range of techniques and themes. Pictured is Gorilla by Jane Eagan.
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Dunseith Gardens 295 viewsAt the invitation of the Mattapoisett Land Trust, second graders from Center School enjoyed planting sunflowers at Dunseith Gardens on Tuesday morning. Photo courtesy of MLT
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Marion’s Memorial Day295 viewsRetired Air Force Major Christopher Bonzagni addressed Marion’s Memorial Day observance at Old Landing. The procession began at the Music Hall and concluded at Old Landing. Photos by Mick Colageo and Robert Pina
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