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Triathlon572 viewsThe Triathlon kicked off the first of the many Harbor Days events scheduled over the week and into the weekend. Hosted by the Mattapoisett Lions Club every year, the triathlon takes racers .25 miles from the shore of Town Beach and back, 10 miles bicycling through Mattapoisett, and 5K through the village around Ned’s Point Lighthouse. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Chief John Garcia572 viewsMeet Marion’s tenth police chief, Chief John Garcia, who was sworn-in on December 28 at the Marion Music Hall. Photo by Jean Perry
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Marion Recreation Department’s annual Turkey Trot 572 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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Polar Plunge572 viewsRochester Troop 31 braved the frigid waters this Patriot's Day, not to seek freedom, but to seek scout camp. For the last week, the scouts have been asking people to sponsor them in their Polar Plunge fundraiser in exchange for hitting the brisk waters of Silvershell Beach in Marion. Photos by Michelle Wood
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Bristol County Radio Control “RC” Club572 viewsRadio control model seaplanes are more than just a hobby for members of the Bristol County Radio Control “RC” Club. As club member Gerry Dupont puts it, “It’s an affliction. A happy affliction.” Dupont’s yellow Piper Cub seaplane features a one-fifth-scale pilot named “Gus” who’s been flying the one-fifth-scale seaplane for seven years. Photos by Jean Perry
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Be Happy572 viewsTaking my daily social distancing walk at the Mattapoisett town beach, as soon as I saw the painted rock, I instantly picked up my pace! I’m grateful for living in Mattapoisett. Photo by Joanne Doherty
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Marion Town Hall Annex572 viewsThe Main Street-facing side of the Marion Town Hall Annex building is scheduled for a significant facelift in 2021. The Community Preservation Committee recently voted to approve two appropriations of $90,000 each toward the building’s renovation, including a historically appropriate Main Street entry way featuring mahogany doors, the replacement of windows, and a restoration of the facade. Photo by Mick Colageo
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What's the Buzz?571 viewsThe Second Annual Lizzie Ts Spelling Bee to benefit Marions Elizabeth Taber Library was held on Thursday, March 6 at the Marion Music Hall. Eleven teams of three members each competed in three rounds for the title of "Best Spellers." (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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ORCTV Online571 viewsThe new playback system for Old Rochester Community Television (ORCTV) is now up and fully functional at their Marion-based facility inside the Captain Hadley House on the corner of Route 6 and Front Street. The system provides a public access channel for the three towns, an education channel for the three towns, and a dedicated government channel for each on both the Comcast and Verizon cable systems. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Rail Trail571 viewsBill Straus, State Representative, Steve Kelleher, Chairman of Mattapoisett Rail Trail, and Jordan Collyer, Vice-Chairman of the Mattapoisett Board of Selectman (left to right) cut the ribbon to open the Inauguration of the Mattapoisett Rail Trails Old Colony Mile. Photo by Sarah K. Taylor.
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Grand Opening571 viewsRochester pulled out all of the stops as the town dedicated the Dexter Lane Community Playground on Sunday, May 31. The three-hour long dedication ceremony and party included awards of recognition for the many volunteers who helped bring the project to life while offering plenty of food and entertainment to the residents of Rochester. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Wild Kingdom571 viewsOn Friday, May 29, 2009 Jim Fowler, host of Mutual of Omahas Animal Kingdom visited the Sippican Elementary School. Mr. Fowler brought with him a variety of animals. Photo by Sarah K. Taylor
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