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Marion Natural History Museum188 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank the Marion Harbormaster's office for a wonderful trip to Bird Island. The students were able to visit the island and see some of the birds that rely on this special habitat for raising their young. The children saw Oystercatchers, Osprey, and Terns. They also learned a little about the history of the lighthouse. This was a unique opportunity for students, many of whom do not have access to boats, to get on the water and enjoy Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leid
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Annual Clean Up188 viewsMay 9 in Marion was also the time for the annual clean up, which had residents meeting at the Marion Music Hall for their assignments and supplies. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Women’s Fund Tiara 5K 188 viewsParticipants in the Women’s Fund Tiara 5K Mother’s Day race enjoyed fine weather and fun, breaking the record of registered runners with 1,000 who took part. Some donned their tiaras and tutus, and there was even a super hero or two spotted in the Kids’ Fun Run. Photos by Felix Perez
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Memorial Day in Mattapoisett188 viewsMemorial Day in Mattapoisett was observed as it traditionally is, with ceremonies in front of the Mattapoisett Library followed by the parade march to Cushing Cemetery. This year’s guest speaker, Mattapoisett resident U.S. Army Sergeant Edward Sweeney, Jr. stirred the emotions of those in attendance with his speech about sacrifice and the American way of life. The Old Hammondtown School Band was impressive with its performance of several patriotic songs, and Representative William Straus, the selectmen, and
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Memorial Day in Mattapoisett188 viewsMemorial Day in Mattapoisett was observed as it traditionally is, with ceremonies in front of the Mattapoisett Library followed by the parade march to Cushing Cemetery. This year’s guest speaker, Mattapoisett resident U.S. Army Sergeant Edward Sweeney, Jr. stirred the emotions of those in attendance with his speech about sacrifice and the American way of life. The Old Hammondtown School Band was impressive with its performance of several patriotic songs, and Representative William Straus, the selectmen, and
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Sciencing188 viewsEveryone was ‘sciencing’ on May 21 at the Rochester Memorial School annual Science Fair. Students staff, and parents packed the school cafetorium to explore the fascinating findings of many of the students’ unique science project ideas. Photos by Jean Perry
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Lost Ladybug Project188 viewsGuided by Loree Griffin Burns, children headed out on May 30 from Plumb Library to search for ladybugs to photograph and document for the Lost Ladybug Project. In all, the kids found five ladybugs. The event was funded by a MOBY grant and organized by the RMS PTOs, the RLT, Kathy Gauvin at ORR, and the three town Cultural Councils. Photos submitted by Michelle Cusolito
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Society for Creative Anachronism188 viewsThe Society for Creative Anachronism visited a farm in Rochester on Sunday, June 7 for its medieval armored combat competition, the 2015 Baronial Thrown Weapons and Archery Championship. The local SCA group, “The Barony of Smoking Rocks,” is a group of lovers of all things from Renaissance and medieval history, who fully immerse themselves in it with authentic costume and activities. Photos by Felix Perez
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Sippican School Car Wash188 viewsThe Sippican School Class of 2016 held its first fundraiser, a car wash, on Saturday, June 13, at the Sippican School bus loop. Money raised will go towards sixth grade activities the next school year. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mr. T!188 viewsStudents chanted “Mr. T!” to Mr. Tavares on the roof as they left school June 18. Kevin Tavares, associate principal, challenged the kids to raise 481 canned goods to top Mr. T’s 480 – they collected over 800 instead! Mr. T had to spend the night on the roof of Center School, calling the community out to visit him and bring canned goods so he could match the students’ grand total. Photos by Jean Perry
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Opening Day188 viewsBeachgoers celebrated the official opening of the Mattapoisett Town Beach on June 20. The beach house has been renovated and was ready for the roughly 200 participants in Mattapoisett Recreation’s Beach Olympics and other family activities. Photos by Felix Perez
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Marion’s new Fire Chief 188 viewsMarion’s new Fire Chief Brian Jackvony was sworn in on June 30 during a ceremony at the Marion Music Hall with the Board of Selectmen. Jackvony comes to Marion from the Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island where he was the assistant fire chief for eight years, after 24 years with the Providence Fire Department. Photo by Jean Perry
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