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Vernal Pools288 viewsAn April 17 exploration of a vernal pool led by Mattapoisett Land Trust Treasurer and wildlife expert Gary Johnson led a party of 10 along a muddy trail through the woods off Angelica Avenue past a forest clearing and ultimately to two vernal pools. Photo by Mick Colageo
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George and Papa288 viewsGeorge and Papa Dan chillin’ on a spring day in Mattapoisett. Photo by Daniel Lucas
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Rochester Grange Fair288 viewsThe Rochester Grange held its fair and supper on August 21. Baked goods, quilts, clothing, flowers, and rare items greeted visitors at the Grange Hall. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Boats288 viewsMany of boats of varying shapes and sizes were hauled out of Mattapoisett Harbor last weekend, including center-console models with outboard motors and sailboats. This Mattapoisett-based, J/80 sailboat came out of the water to reveal tiny shrimp crawling on its rudder. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Village Stroll288 viewsCars lined several Marion streets as residents gathered for the town’s Christmas Stroll on December 12. Front Street and connecting village roads were partially closed for the event, as families enjoyed refreshments provided by area merchants at their doorsteps and along the roads. Clydesdale horses escorted Santa Claus and passengers, while the Sippican Elementary School Band played, Tabor Academy student singer Wesley Lai of Hong Kong sang, and a bike rider juggled bowling pins. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Vegan288 viewsFrom left, Nancy Christie, Barbara VanInwegen, Liz Garvey and Anne Layton tentatively bite into vegan meat substitutes featuring plant-based meat alternatives during a February 26 program hosted by the Mattapoisett Public Library. The program is part of a larger sustainability initiative the library has embarked upon, in part funded by the Richard and Ann Prouty Foundation. The taste testers rendered a "not bad" verdict on most the items offered by Library Director Jennifer Jones, who noted that other food-
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Rochester Fire 288 viewsFrom left: Rochester Fire Chief Scott Weigel; Cayce, Kentucky, Fire Chief Wade Adams; Rochester Fire Lieutenant Kevin Richard; and Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts President Michael Winn meeting on the second day of FCAM's annual 2022 Professional Development Conference at the DCU Center in Worcester. Photo courtesy of FCAM
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Charles W. Stockbridge's Paintings288 viewsMattapoisett artist Charles W. Stockbridge's paintings are on display at the Mattapoisett Public Library now through April 15. Stockbridge is also scheduled to conduct two, one-hour painting demonstrations at the library on March 27 at 2:00 pm and again on April 20 at 6:30 pm.
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Cross-country Run288 viewsGraham Correia completed his cross-country run from Denver, Colorado, to Massachusetts on Sunday, March 13, at his parents’ home in North Rochester where he was greeted by his parents Gary and Robin and dozens of family members and friends from various times and places in his life. Correia was accompanied for the final five miles by former Mattapoisett Road Race champion Jason Eddy, with whom he grew up. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Tri-Town recreation basketball League288 viewsWednesday, March 23 was finals night for the Tri-Town recreation basketball League. The league has players from all three towns and is run by Mattapoisett and Marion Recreation. Over 200 players registered this year for the three leagues.
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Little Free Diverse Library288 viewsIt's been a year since Tri-Town Against Racism’s first Little Free Diverse Library was installed at Ned's Point in Mattapoisett, and on May 12 TTAR members along with supporters gathered again to celebrate, this time the reopening of the little library that in November 2021 had been vandalized, destroying both the structure and the books it held. That senseless act only fostered a stronger sense of purpose and community unity. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion 4th of July Parade288 viewsMarion held its Independence Day Parade on Monday morning. Photos by Shawn Sweet
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