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Marion Natural History Museum253 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum would like to thank David Orwig, forest ecologist with the Harvard Forest, for his wonderful presentation about Old Growth Forests on April 7. Orwig discussed some the tree species to look for and explained that the size of the tree does not matter when looking for truly old trees. He showed us how to determine the age of a tree, why the same species of tree might have different bark depending on age and why some of the oldest trees can be relatively small in size. A Vimeo
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Tri-Town Youth Baseball Players253 viewsTri-Town youth baseball players are fundraising to pay for a trip to Cooperstown, New York, to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame. On April 7 on Cannon Street, three players sold sweet bread and potted plants to local residents. Enterprising players Nolan Cameron, Teddy Sanders and Owen Rider politely rang doorbells and knocked on doors in an attempt to pay their way to the Hall of Fame. Photo by Jennifer F. Shepley
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Mario Rego253 viewsMario Rego, formerly a longtime resident of Mattapoisett, celebrated his birthday on May 20 at Our Lady’s Haven in Fairhaven. Family and friends were in attendance. Photo courtesy of Deb Silva
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Marion Natural History Museum 253 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum would like to thank Mike and Jake Cronin for providing another exciting rocket program last week. The museum’s after-school group had a chance to hear about engines and what goes into making a rocket. Then the students built their own rockets, with nosecones, parachutes and motors and went outside to launch them. The program was a huge success, and all the rockets were successfully launched. The museum’s upcoming programs are available at marionmuseum.org. Photo courtesy of
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Mattapoisett Town Hall253 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Alia Cusolito253 viewsAlia Cusolito’s art was on exhibit July 8 at the Mattapoisett Museum featuring depictions of Audre Lorde, a self-proclaimed “black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet” who dedicated her life to confronting and addressing injustices of racism, sexism, classism and homophobia, and Emma, a dear friend who passed away in 2022. Photos of Alia’s artwork by Marilou Newell
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Marion Art Center253 viewsNow on exhibit at the Marion Art Center are the stunning paintings created by the exceptionally talented Macy women, Margaret, Deborah and Beth. Each artist paints in a style unique and very individual to each. From classic New England scenes, to still life, romantic moods and impressionistic images, the sisters are a collective tour de force. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Fall Family Fun Festival253 viewsThe Lion’s Club of Mattapoisett held its Fall Family Fun Festival on Saturday at Shipyard Park, where children bowled with pumpkins and enjoyed hayrides through the village. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Holiday in the Park 253 viewsMattapoisett's annual Holiday in the Park held on December 9 was a grand success. Buffet-style food tables featured delicious items from local restaurants and shops, from donuts to pizza to Chinese offerings and more. Santa and Mrs. Claus were on hand for little ones to share their wishes for a special gift, while elves, Frosty, and one of Santa's reindeer strolled the park spreading holiday cheer. The Lions Club table received donations of new toys and nonperishable foods, while the Old Rochester Regional
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Marion Shared Use Path 253 viewsAt one time an open field, this wooded area behind the Benson Brook Landfill in Marion was home to a tower. Its cable anchors are still in place, along with pieces of a very rusty automobile frame. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Grade 2 Basketball League253 viewsGrade 2 Basketball League
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