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Elizabeth Taber Library69 viewsThe evidence of visitors to the cupola atop Marion’s Elizabeth Taber Library is still visible in signatures that go back to the 1800s. Photos by Mick Colageo. October 14, 2021 edition
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Ned’s Point Lighthouse72 viewsTuesday afternoon offered a sneak preview of the reopening of Ned’s Point Lighthouse scheduled for Saturday, October 9, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Cathy Hardy and Mike Lally, a Texas couple, happened to be in the right place at the right time to become the first visitors to the 183-year-old lighthouse that had been closed for the past two years and three months. The lighthouse typically draws 100 visitors from all over the world when open during any regular, three-hour session. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Old Colony PTO Family Festival 117 viewsJenna Gifford of Mattapoisett swings the mallet at the high striker during Saturday’s Old Colony PTO Family Festival held at the vocational technical high school’s football field in Rochester. Gifford, a kindergarten student at Center School, turns 6 years old this week. Strength testers were part of the festival that also included bouncy houses, food trucks, games, arts and crafts, vendors, and antique cars. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Little Diverse Library92 viewsTangi Thomas of Tri-Town Against Racism takes part in the September 10 ceremonial ribbon cutting for the newest Little Diverse Library at Ned’s Point park in Mattapoisett. Members and supporters of the local anti-racism organization celebrated the realization of the vision of 2020 Keel Award winner Kelsey Robertson, who at age 10 sought to bring books to libraries that reflect the diversity of community children. Little Diverse Libraries are planned for each of the Towns. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Salty 100 Regatta105 viewsRed Shift reaches the finish line of the inaugural Salty 100 regatta, raced August 27-28 from Marion harbor beyond Point Judith, Rhode Island, and back. Red Shift, skippered by Jo Riley of Massachusetts Maritime Academy, finished the race in 21 hours, 14 minutes and 15 seconds and was runner-up among the 11 boats in the PHRF 145 class. The winner was Piper Lance, skippered by Brian Sager of the Beverly Yacht Club, finishing in 20:57:37. Photo by Becky Tougas
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Marion Town Party142 viewsSilvershell Beach provided a new site and the harbor a new backdrop for the Marion Town Party, held on August 28 for the first time in two years. Photos by Ryan Feeney - September 2, 2021 edition
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Morning Kayaking103 viewsAs with many mornings, not a ripple was seen or felt across Mattapoisett Harbor except those made by kayaker Cecile Callahan as August got underway. More recent tidal interference brought on by tropical storm Henri and the full moon have since receded, leaving us with our own peaceful if dreamy water world again. Photo by Laura McLean. August 26, 2021 edition
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Seven Stars113 viewsAfter spending the past 20 years building his dream sailboat in his yard in upstate New York, Paul Thompson intended to launch his boat in Newport, Rhode Island, but had trouble finding a transport company to haul the boat down to New England shores until Mattapoisett-based Tom Brownell arranged to bring “Seven Stars” to Mattapoisett Harbor, where it was finally launched on August 14. Photos by Mick Colageo August 19, 2021 edition
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Gia Doonan98 viewsGia Doonan was back home in Rochester on August 5, stopping in the village area during her Police and Fire escort to greet relatives and friends including her mother Liza en route to their Sarah Sherman Road home. Doonan, a Tabor Academy graduate, was a member of the United States Women's 8 rowing team, which finished out of the medal running by a mere 0.16 seconds in the July 29 medal race in the Tokyo Olympics. Photo by Mick Colageo - August 12, 2021 edition
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Tunnel Trouble141 viewsAn underground tunnel was recently discovered beside the Marion Town House running in the direction of the Elizabeth Taber Library. It was learned that the tunnel extends all the way to the front of Sippican Elementary School. It houses an active sewer line and shows evidence of other functions that could date back to the origins of the buildings. Photo by Mick Colageo - August 5, 2021 edition
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Tabor Academy210 viewsTabor Academy's seal sits on the walkway outside the Stroud Academic Center on the Marion campus where new Head of School Tony Jaccaci officially began his tenure on July 1. Originally from Andover, Jaccaci had previously spent his career in Middletown, Rhode Island; Shanghai, China; and Cincinnati, Ohio. Photo courtesy of Ryan Feeney - July 29, 2021 edition
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Harbor Days379 viewsRoss Kessler, the king lion of the Mattapoisett Lions Club, displays the brass cap on the time capsule that was planted under the bandstand at Shipyard Park 50 years ago. The unearthing of the time capsule was held on Saturday night during the Lions Club's annual Harbor Days festival. Photo by Ryan Feeney - July 22, 2021 edition
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