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The Great Community Picnic 298 viewsMattapoisett Museum and the Mattapoisett Land Trust held The Great Community Picnic on Thursday, August 7 at Munro Preserve on the water. Tickets were sold out and the venue was filled up. Oysters were served alongside beer and whatever food the over 20 different tables decided to bring. As with previous years, the table with the best theme won the night, that being Table 5 with their Disney theme. Photo by Sam Bishop
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DePina Landing298 viewsMembers of the public and the DePina family gather around a new commemorative plaque at the rededication ceremony for DePina Landing on Wednesday, August 14. Photo by Robert Pina
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Monday Morning Painters298 viewsThe Monday Morning Painters are a group of dedicated artists who for more than 10 years have supported one another in their painting journeys. The group meets at the Rochester Council on Aging and welcomes like-minded artists to join them. Unique to this group, their painting is not under the direction of a leader, each artist works at their own pace. An exhibit of their skillfully executed paintings is now on view at the Marion Council on Aging. This talented group includes painters Jane Egan, Diana Parson
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Woodland Walk for Mushrooms298 viewsMarion Natural History Museum hosted mycologist Adam Korejwa on September 13. Korejwa conducted a Woodland Walk for Mushrooms event at Shoolman Preserve in Rochester. Bolete, russula, honey, ghost pipe, and cauliflower mushrooms were all spotted, along with countless others. Whether it be on the ground, on a waterlogged fallen tree, or up the side of a living host-tree, mushrooms seemed to be all about. Roughly 40 people showed, including members of mycological societies, amateur enthusiasts, Rhode Islander
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Manuel & Felizarda Pina Park298 viewsManuel & Felizarda Pina Park dedication September 26. Photo by Robert Pina
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Marion Natural History Museum 298 viewsOn a beautiful Saturday morning, the Nature Journaling group met with artist Tricia Cassady to learn about some techniques for journaling in nature. We took part in some exercises to loosen up and then had fun finding our own specimens to draw. We also had a chance to discuss our different experiences and have some laughs. The museum may be starting to meet monthly so if you’d like to join us, please email the director at www.marionmuseum.org. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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2025 Halloween Cover Entry298 views2025 Halloween Cover Entry by Finley McDonald
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Old Hammondtown School’s 5th Grade poster contest297 viewsPaige Mallioux won first place and Willow Ruel second in Old Hammondtown School’s 5th Grade poster contest with the theme “Be a Cool Community, Plant Trees.” The Massachusetts Department Conservation and Recreation (DCR) recognizes Mattapoisett as one of the state’s Tree City USA member municipalities, and one of the town’s member activities is the annual art contest that fosters awareness in next generations about precious resources.
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Old Rochester Regional High School football team297 viewsthe Old Rochester Regional High School football team during a recent game in the Cape Cod 7v7 League, a traditional Wednesday night tune-up schedule for the MIAA fall season that fast approaches. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Richard Van Inwegen297 viewsRichard Van Inwegen’s stunning photography is on display at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race297 viewsThe Rochester Memorial Day Boar Race took place this past Monday. The event, sponsored by the Rochester Fire Department, saw contestants build boats and race south along the Mattapoisett River. According to organizers, the race is 12 miles long, beginning in Grandma Hartley's Reservoir off Snipatuit Road and finishing just before Route 6. Photo by Sam Bishop
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Washington, D.C. 297 viewsRecently, The Aardvark took a trip down south and visited the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. While there, he visited all the big tourist destinations, saw the huge white buildings that contain our government representatives, and sampled the National Mall’s selection of ants. His favorite part of the trip was coming home! Photo by Sam Bishop. August 7, 2025 edition
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