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Easter Egg Fun286 viewsSaturday was a picture perfect day at Veteran’s Park in Mattapoisett for the Lions Club’s annual Easter egg hunt. Dozens of children made the dash to collect their fair share of Easter candy and enjoyed an afternoon of popping bubbles by the lighthouse with entertainer Vinny Lovegrove. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Alumni Basketball286 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional High School alumni and the ORR boys’ and girls’ basketball teams shared a couple of friendly games of basketball on March 29 during the 2nd annual Old Rochester Regional Hall of Fame Alumni Hoops Classic. The women’s alumni team lost to the girls’ team 45-29, while the men’s alumni team beat the boys’ team in a close game of 75-63. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Stone Walls of New England286 viewsDr. Robert Thorson spoke to a full house at the Marion Natural History Museum Friday night. Dr. Thorson spoke about the practical, as well as emotional, reasons why New Englanders love their stone walls. Just looking at a stone wall in its natural landscape can provide an insight into the history of Earth's formation. Stone walls are aesthetically beautiful, give us hints about our past, and provide important habitat functions for both plants and animals.
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Miss Inspirational286 viewsThe Miss Inspirational program took to the ORR stage and stole the show on Friday, May 6, during a packed auditorium assembled to see 29 young women of all abilities showcase their talents and accomplishments. Miss South Coast, Jillian Zucco, coordinated the fundraising event as part of her progress towards the upcoming Miss Massachusetts pageant. Proceeds of the event benefit the Children's Miracle Network, which provides funding to Boston Children’s Hospital. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Tri-County Symphonic Band286 viewsThe Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, hosted its 14th Annual Benefit Pops Concert beneath a breezy tent on the grounds of Tabor Academy on Sunday, June 12. This year’s concert had the appropriate theme “Celebration of the Sea,” and event-goers delighted in ocean-themed songs (and cupcakes) with Sippican Harbor as the backdrop. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Fourth of July Parade286 viewsIf you made it to this year’s Marion Fourth of July parade, then you got to see the spectacular floats and parade displays all vying for that top prize, “Best in Parade.” Shown here is the float entry for Silveira Farms in Rochester. Photo by Colin Veitch
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Mattapoisett Historical Society Museum286 viewsOn Thursday, June 30, members of the Mattapoisett Historical Society Museum got a sneak preview of the new Summer Fun exhibit. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Electric Cars286 viewsMarion now has a fleet of all-electric cars after receiving an additional three electric BMW i3s that arrived on Monday, July 11. The three-year leases for the vehicles were paid for by state and federal grants and will be used by the staff of various town departments. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Library Volunteer Recognition Reception286 viewsThe Mattapoisett Library held its annual Volunteer Recognition Reception on July 13. Library Director Susan Pizzolato and staff recognized the importance of the 125 volunteer corps that aids in everything from putting books back on shelves to helping high school students write letters to caring for the library’s live animals to aiding in preparing resumes for college applications. Pizzolato said, “The staff couldn’t deliver the level of service they do without our volunteers.
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Sippican Lands Trust 286 viewsRuss Cohen, well-known and highly respected expert of wild edible plants, pointed out local vegetation along the trail at Brainard Marsh to a group during the Sippican Lands Trust and Marion Garden Group Edible Foraging Ramble on July 18. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Unity Service286 viewsLocal police, clergy, and members of the Tri-Town community gathered on Saturday, July 23, at ORR Junior High School to come together in peace and unity during an ecumenical service to honor those in uniform, those officers who have recently been assassinated in Dallas and Baton Rouge, and to pray for an end to racism and for the protection of police officers. Photos by Jean Perry
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Little Neck Village 286 viewsMore than 25 residents of Little Neck Village in Marion recently celebrated the property’s 5th annual Summer Hawaiian Luau. Residents enjoyed traditional Hawaiian food and entertainment that included a sing along, limbo, drums and a resident dance contest.
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