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Marion Natural History Museum110 viewsOn February 4, the Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group learned a few things about our most common backyard birds with Carol Molander of the Nasketucket Bird Club. In preparation for the Great Backyard Bird Count (February 13 and February 16), the kids received their own mini-guides showing images of the birds and also listened to their very distinct calls. When we ventured outside, the kids were the first to see a red-tailed hawk circling overhead. We also saw a European starling, American cro
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Tri-Town Basketball League110 viewsThe Tri-Town Basketball League wrapped up an exciting season with its championship games on Sunday, March 15, held at Old Rochester Regional High School. The league continues to provide an inclusive and flexible opportunity for boys and girls in Grades 3 through 8 across the Tri-Town communities to develop their skills, compete, and enjoy the game of basketball.
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Front Street in Marion110 viewsFront Street in Marion. Photo by Ruth A Griffin
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2026 Groundhog Cover Contest109 views2026 Groundhog Cover Contest entry by Aubrbey Sousa
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Marion Natural History Museum109 viewsOn March 11, the Marion Natural History Museum's adult group had a chance to learn about owl-feeding habitats. Owls swallow their prey whole or in large pieces, and when the pellet is regurgitated, the undigestible pieces reappear. Bones, hair, and exoskeletons are common in owl pellets and can help observers identify the type of prey consumed as well as where it might have been caught. Many found more than one skull in their pellets. The group had fun together dissecting sterilized Barn Owl pellets and tak
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Marion Natural History Museum109 viewsWednesday afternoon, the Marion Natural History Museum's afterschool group had a chance to learn about the diet of barn owls. Given they are birds of prey, there's mainly rodents and small birds on their menu. The owl must regurgitate the indigestible bones, fur, feathers, etc. by forming a pellet before eating another meal. We had a chance to explore sterilized owl pellets and identify the bones of the prey animals. It was not unusual to find more than one skull per pellet. The kids did a great job using t
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Mattapoisett109 viewsPhoto by Jennifer Shepley
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ORRHS Girls Basketball Team108 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional High School girls basketball team defeated New Bedford High School, 63-31, in the Bulldogs’ Senior Night game on Thursday, February 19. Photo by Jeffrey D. Wagner
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Mattapoisett Free Public Library108 viewsMid-deliberation! Last weekend at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, art created by students of Ms. Greta Anderson’s art class at Old Hammondtown School was on display. But not just any art, this was for the Annual Arbor Day Poster Contest sponsored by the state and the Mattapoisett Tree Committee. This year, the theme was “If Trees Could Talk.” 34 students submitted art to be voted upon. The winner will go to the state competition in Boston. Photo by Sam Bishop
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Marion Special Town Meeting108 viewsThe Marion Special Town Meeting was on Monday night in Sippican School. It was to discuss and vote on 2 articles. However, there wasn’t much discussion to be had. The meeting started promptly at 6:45 pm and just 8 minutes later, both articles had been passed with unanimous votes of approval and residents were on their way home. Photo by Sam Bishop. March 26, 2026 edition
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Brandt Beach 107 viewsSunset at Brandt Beach on January 31. Photo by Trillian White
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Ned's Point by moonlight107 viewsPhoto by Jennifer Shepley
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