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Manguito456 viewsCenter School students were introduced to Latin rhythms and percussion instruments by the Boston-based educational Latin American music group Manguito during an afternoon presentation on January 24. Manguito members really captured the attention of the kids, resulting in plenty of learning while the group’s sizzling salsa and merengue music resulted in an eruption of dancing and spontaneous conga lines. Photo by Jean Perry
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ORR Pep Rally456 viewsPrincipal Michael Devoll gave Old Rochester Regional High School students a “shot in the arm” of school spirit on Friday January 31 – rather overdue for a school with a varsity basketball team currently in first place, a number of losing streaks in sports that have finally come to an end, and an undefeated debate team, among other reasons for students to be proud. Photo by Jean Perry
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Buzzards Bay Swim456 views210 swimmers braved the waters of Buzzards bay for the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s 21st annual Buzzards Bay Swim. (above) Leslie Hartfort of Marion. Photos by James Gerke
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Nature Explorers456 viewsMattRec and the Marion Natural History Museum's "Nature Explorer's" group would like to thank Bob Field for sharing some of his aquaculture experience and knowledge, and Mattapoisett Harbormaster Jill Simmons and her crew for allowing our group to get another perspective of Mattapoisett, from the water.
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Wienermobile at Ned's Point456 viewsThose enjoying the afternoon at Ned’s Point Lighthouse on Sunday, August 17 did a double take when they suddenly saw a sight they were not expecting to see — a giant wiener on wheels parked alongside the Ned’s Point lighthouse. It was not just any wiener on wheels — it was the famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, on location taking some promotional photographs from Mattapoisett’s most iconic setting. Photo by Denise Mello
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Mattapoisett Historical Society Museum 456 viewsMattapoisett Historical Society Museum Curator Elizabeth Hutchison and Historical Preservationist Lenora Robinson are developing a database and catalog of the museum’s collection. Once the work is complete, researches will be able to view historical documents, clothing, tools, photographs, and much more from the museum collection online. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Pack 32 Cub Scouts Fundraiser456 viewsThe Marion Pack 32 Cub Scouts, with the sponsorship of the Marion Recreation Department, held a Tabor Skate fundraiser on Sunday, January 11 in the Travis Roy Rink at Johnson Arena at Tabor Academy. Skaters sipped coffee and hot chocolate and enjoyed an afternoon of frozen fun while supporting the Scouts of Marion. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mattapoisett Congregational Church Rummage Sale456 viewsThe Mattapoisett Congregational Church held its annual rummage sale on Saturday, April 25. The money raised will go to charity. Photos by Felix Perez
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Shining Tides in Mattapoisett456 viewsChildren explored the shore with Cassie Lawson and Becca Stroud from the Buzzards Bay Coalition on July 31 at Shining Tides in Mattapoisett, enjoying a scavenger hunt along with the exploration of sea animal habitats. Photos by Jean Perry
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Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride 456 viewsIt was a windy ride for the 120 participants of the 9th Annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride on October 4. From Westport to Falmouth, cyclists rode either the 75-mile or 35-mile route to raise funds for the Buzzards Bay Coalition, bringing in nearly $90,000. Riders paused at Eastover Farm in Rochester for a lunch break before continuing on for the remaining 35 miles. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Waste Water Treatment456 viewsThis is no drinking fountain. Last week, we met with Fairhaven DPW Superintendent Vincent Furtado and made it our business to learn more about the business of … your business and its journey from the toilet to the Fairhaven Wastewater Treatment Facility on Arsene Street in Fairhaven and out to New Bedford Harbor. Some 1,780 Mattapoisett residents receive municipal sewer service from the Fairhaven facility. Photo by Jean Perry
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Spare Change456 viewsSophia Crippin of Marion is collecting change to make change in the lives of orphans in Haiti, where a small island nation continues to struggle after devastating natural disasters. Photos by Marilou Newell
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