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Marion’s Annual Halloween Parade476 viewsThe weather held out for Marion’s Annual Halloween Parade sponsored by the “volunteer witches” at the Marion Art Center. The dark and windy weather conditions didn’t detract from the fun, and instead added a nice backdrop to the spookiest night of the year. Photos by Shawn Sweet
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Santa Run 476 viewsSaturday, December 7, was the Santa Run 5k through the village of Mattapoisett. Usually held in New Bedford, race organizer Geoff Smith moved the race to Mattapoisett, flooding the village streets with hundreds of Santas – and a few Christmas miniature horses, as well. Photos by Jean Perry
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Pizza with Santa476 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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Thor’s Hammer476 views‘Thor’s Hammer’, a new exhibit at the Marion Art Center open through March 28, features wood sculptor John Magnon’s Marvel Comics-themed art that delivers social commentary. Three paintings by emerging artists Sarah Swible and Andre Olivier add to the excitement of the show. Photos by Marilou Newell
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BLM Rochester476 viewsA “Black Lives Matter” protest march drew hundreds to Rochester late in the afternoon of June 12. Escorted by several Rochester policemen on foot, participants who had gathered in front of Town Hall marched down Dexter Lane to the police station, where several individuals spoke about racism and told stories of discrimination based on skin color. The protest was organized by Wareham resident Alexis Sylvia, who had spent several years living in Mattapoisett and Rochester. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Paddleboard Witch476 viewsDan Winsor spotted this witch who ditched her broom for a paddle and stand-up paddle board in Brandt Island Cove on Halloween morning. It did not matter that it was 39 degrees and the wind chill was 29.
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Electronics Recycling475 viewsDespite the rain, Boy Scout Troop #31 in Rochester held an Electronics Recycling Day at Plumb Corner on October 24. They loaded up a truck with old monitors, televisions, microwaves and assorted appliances for recycling. The troop also collected cell phones, bottles and cans. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Antiques in Rochester475 viewsGinny Decker brought a pair of Victorian era frames to be appraised at Rochester Woman's Club Antique and Collectible show. These frames contain photos of her grandparents Nathaniel and Betsy Barros. Betsy Barros was the cousin of Lavinia Warren Stratton, the wife of General Tom Thumb who was made famous by P.T. Barnum. The 115-year-old frames were appraised at $150 to $200 for the pair. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Photo Exhibit475 viewsAn exhibition of color photographs from Marion resident Anne Converse will be on display at the Maser Gallery, located at the Falmouth Community Television (FCTV) building at 310 Dillingham Avenue in Falmouth until January 28. Ms. Converses photographs reflect her deep love of the ocean and offer candid glimpses of life at sea and in Nepal. Photo courtesy of Anne Converse and FCTV.
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Voices in Time475 viewsVoices in Time, a choir of children led by Sharon Jensen, held a concert at the Knights of Columbus hall in Mattapoisett on December 27. Members performed jazz and swing standards in front of a packed house with special guest Mark Mahar, who is the founder and bandleader for Boston Swing. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Superstar475 viewsTabor Academys production of Jesus Christ Superstar features local talents such as Dana Resmini 10 of Rochester and Anna Collins 10 of Marion, both of whom designed the scenery for the show, Kyler Canastra 10 of Rochester as Pilate and Cal Heavey 12 of Marion as Herod. The show will be staged in the Hoyt Performing Arts Center at Tabor Academy Thursday through Saturday, February 18 through 20, at 7:30 pm. For tickets, call 508-748-2000 or e-mail wintermusicaltix@taboracademy.org. Photo by John Heavy
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Helping Haiti475 viewsJoseph Corazzini, left, accepts a letter of appreciation from Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate, right, for his work in Haiti providing communication support to White House staff after a devastating January earthquake left the country in a state of emergency. Photo courtesy of Dennis Pinkham.
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