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Marion Veteran's Day341 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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Watercolor Demonstration341 viewsArtist and instructor Devin McCaughlin conducted a watercolor demonstration on February 25 at the Mattapoisett Library where participants tried their hand. The program, funded by the Prouty Trust, introduced a new way to produce watercolors that included the use of felt markers. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Arbor Day341 viewsMattapoisett's Tree Committee held its annual Arbor Day poster contest in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation on March 2. Forty-three Old Hammondtown fifth-grade students participated in this year's contest. The winner will have their poster with the theme "It’s time for trees" entered into the state-wide competition. The poster contest is an ongoing effort by the Tree Committee to enlighten children regarding the importance of trees in our landscapes.
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Mattapoisett Bike Path341 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. Photo by Faith Ball
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Opening Day341 viewsRick Plunkett throws out the first pitch in memory of his son Ryan Plunkett, for whom the Old Rochester Youth Baseball League has commemorated a new award going to the league’s best pitcher. Rick Plunkett is also pictured with Rochester Police Officer Austin Alves, who was Ryan Plunkett’s catcher when the two played together on the A’s of the ORYB Major League. Alves recalled a home run Ryan Plunkett hit over the left-field wall that got caught up in the top of the batting cage at Gifford Park.
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Marion Touch a Truck341 viewsThe Town of Marion held its Touch a Truck event on Saturday in the activities field next to Silvershell Beach. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Road Race341 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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341 viewsThe Marion Board of Health and the Council on Aging worked together to hold a flu vaccination clinic on September 28 outside the Cushing Community Center. Approximately 150 people preregistered for the drive-through clinic that was supported by UMass Dartmouth nursing students. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Yard Sale341 viewsA wide variety of indoor and outdoor goods were purchased during the yard sale held Saturday at the Cushing Community Center in Marion. Photos by Mick Colageo
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2023 Halloween Cover Contest341 views2023 Halloween Cover Contest entry by Danya Bichel
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2024 Groundhog Cover Contest341 views2024 Groundhog Cover Contest entry by Genevieve Hebert
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Dunseith Gardens341 viewsPeople gathered on Saturday morning at Dunseith Gardens in Mattapoisett to enjoy the “Coretta” story walk, a collaboration of the Mattapoisett Land Trust, Tri-Town Against Racism, and the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. The story walk based on the autobiography of Coretta Scott King points to the importance of providing children with printed reading materials that represent diversity and inclusion.
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