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Turkey Trot 5K 189 viewsSunday was the morning of the annual Turkey Trot 5K in the center of Marion. Yes, it was rainy and windy, but the 80 turkeys (we mean participants) that showed up anyway still enjoyed the scenic village trot. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Marion Holiday Stroll189 views It was all about Santa on December 10 for the annual Marion Holiday Stroll, although at first the Grinch stole the show (but not Christmas) until Santa made his big arrival at Town Wharf to the chanting of his name, stealing back from the Grinch his rightful place as the center of attention. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Holiday Stroll189 views It was all about Santa on December 10 for the annual Marion Holiday Stroll, although at first the Grinch stole the show (but not Christmas) until Santa made his big arrival at Town Wharf to the chanting of his name, stealing back from the Grinch his rightful place as the center of attention. Photos by Jean Perry
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ORR ‘super’ stars189 viewsThe ORR ‘super’ stars were out on February 7 for the annual ORR Senior Superlatives Gala. The “Best…” and “Most Likely to…” seniors were celebrated that night, while students also mourned last week’s loss of ORR 2017 grad Becket Kiernan, last year’s winner of “Best Laugh” and “Unsung Hero,” who passed away in a California hospital just weeks after finishing his basic training for the Marines. Photos taken by Lynette Lord
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Vocabulary Day Parade189 viewsThe third and fourth graders at RMS transformed the school into one collective living, breathing dictionary last Friday, February 16, for the annual Vocabulary Day parade. Students chose a word and personified it in costume for the rest of the school, and this year for parents as well. Photos by Jean Perry
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Vernal Pools189 viewsOn April 21, Gary Johnson of the Mattapoisett Land Trust led a group to the vernal pool located off Long Plain Road in the Woodcock Preserve where he detailed the steps in achieving state certification of these important ecosystems, the breeding places for many endangered species. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Science Fair/Art Show189 viewsRochester Memorial School held a Science Fair/Art Show on May 23, during which families enjoyed watching their students showcase their unique works of art while letting off ‘STEAM.’ Photos by Erin Bednarczyk
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Memorial Day189 viewsMarion Boy Scouts, town employees, and volunteers spend Saturday morning planting flowers on veteran’s graves at Evergreen Cemetery, one of the ways Marion honors its veterans every year come Memorial Day. Photos by Robert Pina
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Harbor Days189 viewsSaturday was a splendid day to celebrate Harbor Days, with thousands turning out throughout the day ahead of Sunday’s dubious weather forecast that caused the early end to the annual weeklong event at Shipyard Park. The Lions Club reports a higher-than-average turnout, and proceeds to benefit charity were also up this year. Photos by Jean Perry
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Selling Summer189 viewsFarm stands dot the scenery along the country roads of Rochester, offering the fruits (and veggies) of summer to passersby. This farm stand on Mattapoisett Road Saturday afternoon still had some of its garden’s harvest from that morning, the staples to a fresh summertime meal. Photo by Jean Perry
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Super Duper Fun Fair189 viewsThe First Congregational Church of Marion’s Annual Super Duper Fun Fair was this past Saturday, July 28, featuring some those old favorites – plants, used books, mini golf, and, of course, the dunk tank. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Natural History Museum189 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum Explored Group led by the staff from MattRec had a great week exploring Mattapoisett's open spaces. Along with crabbing, netting fish, building cairns, discovering types of seaweeds and saltmarsh vegetation, and plenty of swimming, we also met Coast Guard Fairhaven and Marion Flotilla members for a tour of Ned's Point lighthouse. We learned about oyster farming with Bob Field and enjoyed a boat tour of Mattapoisett Harbor with the Harbormaster's Office.
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