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Marion Recreation Department’s annual Turkey Trot 537 viewsThe Marion Recreation Department’s annual Turkey Trot 5k brought scores of runners out to the Marion village streets on November 18. Although there were no actual turkeys trotting, thoughts of Thanksgiving dinner are trotting through many of our thoughts as we approach Thanksgiving. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Marion Natural History Museum537 viewsOn November 14, the Marion Natural History Museum's after-school group enjoyed learning about what it takes to become a geologist and a paleontologist. We tried out some of the equipment and discussed working conditions. We learned about the three different types of rocks – sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic, and how they form, and inspected various rocks and minerals and fossils presenter Jim Pierson has collected over the years.
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Sippican Harbor Christmas Tree537 viewsIt’s back! The Sippican Harbor Christmas tree has returned thanks to Dan and Kellie Crete of Marion, along with the help of the Cooney, Vergoni, Hall, Pruchnik, Rebello, and Bacchiochi families. Photo courtesy Kellie Crete
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Rochester Memorial School 537 viewsAs the school doors opened at Rochester Memorial School on the afternoon of Friday, June 14, teachers and administration carried on the tradition of playing instruments as a final farewell to the students as the school buses circled the parking lot, honking, as students laughed, waved, and cheered. Photos by Michelle Lynds
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Eagle Scout Project537 viewsColin Mackin, a candidate for Eagle Scout, has been working on a project at the Plumb Library in Rochester building a garden/picnic area that the library is calling "The Hundred Acre Woods". The project was officially opened and dedicated on Wednesday, June 26. Photos by Kelly Smith Photography
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Marion Garden Group Gala537 viewsThe second annual Marion Garden Group Gala was held on July 18 at the Allen’s Point home of Liz Hatch, vice chairman. The event raised thousands of dollars to be earmarked for floral improvements throughout Marion with a special emphasis on high traffic intersections and public spaces. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Robin Ragle-Davis537 viewsArtisan and jewelry maker Robin Ragle-Davis presented the finer points of jewelry-making with pearls, beads, and shells at the Mattapoisett Public Library on November 2. Participants learned how to assemble materials with the proper use of tools. Ragle-Davis is a graduate of RISD and has been making jewelry for several decades. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Pizza with Santa537 viewsThe Marion Police Brotherhood held its annual Pizza with Santa at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center on Sunday, December 8. ‘Chief’ Santa and Mrs. Claus entertained the little ones before enjoying a pizza lunch. The Police Department’s “Fill a Cruiser” toy drive was in full gear as well, with several guests bringing toy donations to benefit children in foster care. Photos by Jean Perry
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Canada Geese537 viewsCanada geese by Cathy O’Gorman
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Dragon Crossing537 viewsMattapoisett Animal Officer Kathy Massey was called to the area of Route 6 at the Mattapoisett/Marion line late Friday morning for what turned out to be a Tegu Dragon crossing the road. The 4-foot Tegu was transported to Mattapoisett Animal Hospital for treatment and was then brought to an undisclosed location for nourishment. Photos courtesy of Kathy Massey and Mattapoisett Animal Hospital
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ORR Senior Parade.537 viewsORR Senior Parade. Courtesy Erin Bednarczyk
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Mom's Marathon '07536 viewsAn estimated 400 runners and walkers came out to the Oxford Creamery in Mattapoisett on Sunday, May 13 to participate in the first annual Tiara Classic Mothers Day 5K Road Race. The race was held to benefit the Womens Fund of Southeastern Massachusetts. Many of the runners donned tiaras and capes, making this event one of the more colorful local road races. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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