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Nero’s Law98 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 Natural History Museum98 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum would like to thank Karen Alves Cronin for her excellent presentation on the basics of nature photography. We heard about the importance of “the rule of thirds,” balance, framing and many techniques for turning our smart phone into an art phone. To view our upcoming programs, please visit our website: www.marionmuseum.org. Photo courtesy of Liz Leidhold
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Rochester Christmas Tree98 viewsThe town enjoyed a beautiful Monday evening and a large turnout, as children gathered on the steps of Town Hall to sing carols, and Santa Claus arrived with a Fire Department escort to hand out candy canes. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Frosty Runner Road Race 98 viewsThe Frosty Runner Road Race was held on January 27. Photo courtesy Robert Pina
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Pinewood Derby 98 viewsThe Cub Scouts Pack 31 hosted a Pinewood Derby on February 3 at Rochester Memorial School. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Crocodile River Music98 viewsOn Saturday, May 17, as part of Art Week, the Marion Arts Center presented Crocodile River Music performing West African music and dance in Marion's Music Hall to an audience of about 70 people. A few children danced happily along with members of Crocodile River Music during several pieces. For the final piece of the event, almost everyone was up and dancing. The energy was terrific. Photos courtesy Chuck Green
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STEAM-A-Palooza98 viewsRochester Memorial School held its second annual STEAM-A-Palooza event on May 15, as the community swarmed RMS to take in the students’ artwork adorning the school hallways, live musical performances and a cafetorium packed with displays of various science projects. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Taste the Town98 viewsTaste the Town was held at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett on Tuesday evening. Hosted by the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club, the event saw dozens of local food businesses show what they’re known for and what draws in foodies. The large white tent is ready to go for Harbor Days this weekend. Photos by Sam Bishop
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Mattapoisett Triathlon98 viewsThe Mattapoisett Triathlon took place on Sunday, July 27. The event, hosted by the Mattapoisett Lions Club, saw over 100 competitors begin from Town Beach, swim 0.25 miles, bike 10 miles north of town and back, and finally run a 5K past Ned’s Point and back around to the beach. Photo by Robert Pina
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Highway Fire97 viewsOn December 29, Mattapoisett and Marion Fire departments prevented multiple fires set along Route 195 eastbound from reaching the woods. Mattapoisett Fire Department reported on its Facebook page, responding with Chief 1, Engine 1, Engine 2 and Engine 4 to a reported “small fire” on Route 195 eastbound between the Mattapoisett and Marion exits. A 100-foot-long, active brush fire was confirmed, moving into the “wood line.” Soon thereafter, more fires were discovered along 195, including one that was estimate
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Marion Natural History Museum 97 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Paul Gregory for sharing his collection of shells and fossils with students who wish to start their own. Along with perusing guidebooks to identify an item, we learned the importance of the history of the artifact, where and when it was collected and by whom. Natural history museums are wonderful resources for students, artists and scientists.
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John Nicolaci Memorial Float Fly97 viewsThe John Nicolaci Memorial Float Fly drew model airplanes of various shapes and sizes on August 19 at Mary’s Pond in Rochester. Photos by Mick Colageo
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