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Sippican Historical Society134 viewsSippican Historical Society’s new exhibit, “In Her World: The Life & Legacy of Elizabeth Taber,” opened on October 10. Some of Taber’s personal belongings from her different homes in the area are showcased, as well as historic information regarding Marion’s past generous benefactor. Photos by Sam Bishop
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Rochester Fire Department133 viewsMembers of the Rochester Fire Department participated in full gear for Saturday’s, 3-mile Team Hero's Walk held at Fort Taber in New Bedford. In the department’s 10th year walking, the participants raised $8,500, the largest amount raised to date as they symbolized the extra weight of living with Multiple Sclerosis. In 2014, Deputy Fire Chief and Highway Surveyor Jeff Eldridge was diagnosed with MS after experiencing the pain of trigeminal neuralgia, a condition he continues to battle while serving the Town
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Golf Training133 viewsYoung golfers from a group of 55 attending three training sessions last week take aim under the watchful eye of volunteers. Photos courtesy Paul Jellison
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Marion Social Club Senior Chicken Bake 133 viewsThe Marion Social Club Senior Chicken Bake on Sunday August 17. Photo by Robert Pina
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Marion Maritime Center133 viewsOn Tuesday morning, the ribbon was cut on Marion’s new Maritime Center. Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman, State Representative Mark Sylvia, State Senator Kelly Dooner, Executive Office of Economic Development Interim Secretary Ashley Stolba, and Select Board Chair Randy Parker all spoke before the cutting, with Parker handing the big scissors off to the Stolba and Dooner to do the actual grand opening. Photos by Sam Bishop
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Marion Town House Renovations133 viewsThe Marion Town House renovations began on Monday, September 1. Seen are images taken the second day of work, with ceiling tiles removed, wiring pulled from walls, tarps erected, floors covered with cardboard, floodlights set up, and tools scattered about. The sound of workers parroting orders echoed through the old halls. Photos by Sam Bishop
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Crescent Beach133 viewsLast Saturday, the diving raft at Crescent Beach, Mattapoisett broke loose. Several (mostly older) residents held it from beaching in rough waters for approximately an hour while waiting for help from Mattapoisett Boatyard and while trying to reach a young volunteer who coordinates all things related to the raft. Photos courtesy Jennifer M. Capobianco
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ORRHS Girls Tennis132 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional High School girls tennis team went undefeated for a second straight regular season and won the South Coast Conference tournament before going 1-1 in the MIAA Division 3 state tournament. From left: Ella Bishop, Caroline Houdelette, Grace Hebert, Delaney Chase, Neva Matos, Liz Houdelette, Emily Wyman, and Rose Bouley. Photo courtesy Darbi Matos
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Rochester Rodeo132 viewsThe second of the bi-weekly rodeo was held at the Rochester Fair Grounds this past Saturday by New England Rodeo. Present were over 20 professional bull riders from New England, Latin America, and Brazil. There were also professional barrel riders and mounted shooters. There were some young cowboys and cowgirls who also gave it their best to stay on a bucking pony. Children under 14 years of age were invited to the field to participate in competitive games to win a ribbon. Photos by Michael J. DeCicco & Hea
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Marion Natural History Museum132 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum hosted Bethany Boucher of Amazing Animal Ambassadors Monday afternoon. We met Milo the Fennec Fox and had a chance to compare attributes of Peter Quill the hedgehog to Iris the tenrec. We also met a skunk, a ferret, and a very friendly chinchilla. Many thanks to the Marion Cultural Council for partially funding this event. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Deer132 viewsDeer photographed by Robert Pina in Marion
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Marion Natural History Museum132 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group had a great time learning about Monarch life history and migration yesterday. The group sent a card to a school in Mexico near the Oyamel fir forests of the Central Highlands to share a little information about Marion. We’ll be hearing back from them next spring with more information about the Monarch’s winter habitat. Many thanks to Maggie Payne for sharing her butterfly expertise with the group! Please keep checking our website, www.marionmuseum.org, f
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