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Cooper Newton 248 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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Cooper Newton 248 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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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race248 viewsA dry month of May resulted in shallow water and slower times in the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race, but Monday’s delivery of ideal weather conditions brought smiles to competitors, organizers and spectators at the finishing area along the Mattapoisett River at Route 6. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Cuttyhunk248 viewsPatrick Henry, foreground, and Thomas Tseki use a rope to make waves at Barges Beach during an “Ocean in Motion” exercise, part of their June 16 day on Cuttyhunk. The two 12-year-olds from Mattapoisett were part of a group of approximately 70 Old Hammondtown Elementary School sixth graders on a science field trip organized by the Mattapoisett Land Trust Education Committee and held in conjunction with the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the STEAM Academy. Photo by Mick Colageo. June 23, 2022 edition
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Sippican Elementary School248 viewsSippican Elementary School sixth graders Bree Lefavor (pictured) and Alexander Dai are among ORR District students to receive the Lighthouse Book Award, presented by the ORR Tri-Town Education Foundation for their exceptional academic, civic and cultural achievement. Lefavor and Dai received their recognition during Sippican’s Grade 6 promotion ceremony held on June 24. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Road Race 248 viewsThe 50th running of the Mattapoisett 5 Mile Road Race took place on July 4. Margot Appleton and Trevor Wysong were the respective female and male winners. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Mattapoisett Road Race 248 viewsThe 50th running of the Mattapoisett 5 Mile Road Race took place on July 4. Margot Appleton and Trevor Wysong were the respective female and male winners. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Marion Fireworks248 viewsThanks to the ahead-of-schedule success of the Fireworks Committee, the Town of Marion held its fireworks display for the first time since 2019. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Marion 4th of July Parade248 viewsMarion held its Independence Day Parade on Monday morning. Photos by Shawn Sweet
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Marion 4th of July Parade248 viewsMarion held its Independence Day Parade on Monday morning. Photos by Shawn Sweet
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Massachusetts Fire Academy 248 viewsThe Massachusetts Fire Academy conducted a 48-hour class on Saturday involving Fire personnel from the region at Magnolia Cranberry located on Sherman Briggs’ bog accessible off Front Street. The class focused on operating the engine (pumper) in both rural areas and areas with fire hydrants. Seven students enrolled from Marion Fire Department were enrolled. According to Marion Fire Chief Brian Jackvony, the class was originally scheduled for completion in 2020 but was postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pumpkin Palooza248 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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