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“Frozen” at the Library487 viewsWhile it was warm and sunny outdoors, it was “Frozen” inside the Mattapoisett Library on Friday, February 19. Young library patrons enjoyed a number of Disney’s “Frozen” activities, with even a few Elsas stopping by to join in the fun. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge487 viewsIt takes a certain type of person to jump into the cold ocean on New Year’s morning. Behold, the locals who fit that description as they enjoy a frosty January 1st at Mattapoisett Town Beach for the annual Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge! Hundreds lined the beach to take the plunge, with bundled spectators watching from the sidelines and cheering as the plungers charged ahead screaming and shrieking with exhilaration. Proceeds from the plunge benefit locals battling cancer. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Natural History Museum487 viewsOn January 24, the Marion Natural History Museum's after-school group investigated different adaptations wild animals make to get through the winter months. We spoke about different types of food sources animals use, as well as their caches/larders and how to identify them in the field. We also had fun working on a bird feeder project to bring home. Next program is February 15 with the Nasketucket Bird Club. To see all our upcoming programs, please visit our website: www.marionmuseum.org. Photos courtesy El
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Marion Holiday Stroll487 views It was all about Santa on December 10 for the annual Marion Holiday Stroll, although at first the Grinch stole the show (but not Christmas) until Santa made his big arrival at Town Wharf to the chanting of his name, stealing back from the Grinch his rightful place as the center of attention. Photos by Jean Perry
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Memorial Day ceremonies in Marion487 viewsThe Memorial Day ceremonies in Marion made for a day to remember, including everything from great performances by the Sippican School Band and the Portuguese American Band as well as riveting speeches by Captain Andrew Bonney and Lt. Col. Jeremy W. Beaven. Photos by Caleb Jagoda
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Marion Natural History Museum487 viewsThe Coastal Explorations group from the Marion Natural History Museum had a wonderful time learning about plants and soils, frogs and tadpoles, oyster farming, sea turtle anatomy, and seaweeds. The Marion Natural History Museum would like to thank Maggie Payne of the USDA, and Isaac Perry and Adam Murphy of the Marion Harbormaster's Office for their support of our summer program. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Firefighters Memorial 487 viewsEight firefighters – four from Rochester – followed bagpiper Iain Massie to the Firefighters Memorial the morning of 8/24 to begin the inaugural four-day, 316-mile long Southern New England Brotherhood Ride, organized by Rochester Firefighter Andy Weigel. The ride was to remember 14 who lost their lives in the line of duty this past year. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Recreation Department’s annual Turkey Trot 487 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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Sherlock Holmes at RMS487 views“The game is afoot” at Rochester Memorial School with its annual spring drama production! This year director Karen Della Cioppa has brought to the stage our favorite “the professor of facts,” Sherlock Holmes, and his assistant, Dr. John Watson, starring Ambrose Cole as Holmes and Nolan Bushnell as Watson. Watch as Holmes and Watson uncover another dark mystery in an adaptation of “Sherlock Holmes: Mystery at the Manor”, this Friday, May 3, at 7:00 pm in the RMS cafetorium. Photos by Jean Perry
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Arbor Day in Rochester487 viewsThis year’s Arbor Day ceremony in Rochester was courtesy of aspiring Eagle Scout Dominic Mattera, who for his Eagle Scout project planted two young magnolia trees at the entrance of the Dexter Lane ball field. Rochester’s Matt Monteiro organized a small ceremony on Friday evening, April 26, to acknowledge Mattera's contribution and celebrate Arbor Day. Photo courtesy Matthew Monteiro
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Memorial Day in Marion487 viewsMarion’s Memorial Day observances included guest speaker Professor James Holmes of the US Naval War College. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Survival Week 487 viewsSurvival Week is as much a test of ORR seventh-grade students’ wilderness survival skills as it is a test of their parents’ ability to make the most of the week without their kids. On Sunday, June 9, parents, siblings, and family pets waited eagerly for their children’s arrival from Survival 2019. After a few big hugs, parents whisked their kids away to home and a hot shower. Photos by Jean Perry
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