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Nolan Fest147 viewsThe first-ever Nolan Fest was held on July 11 at Silvershell Beach in Marion to honor the late Nolan Gibbons, who tragically passed away on August 18, 2020. The festival featured live music and words presented by area and national contributors, along with video tributes and a fire show. Nolan's parents, Warren and Sheila Gibbons, of Marion, hosted the event that included Acapop! Kids members Eliza Pryor and Preston Howell. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Marion Garden Group154 viewsThe Marion Garden Group hosted a tour on June 25, beginning in Bicentennial Park and circulating through the town to enjoy the cultivated beauty of the season. Photos by Ryan Feeney. July 1, 2021 edition
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Brotherhood Ride 153 viewsJosh Fardy Jr., 21 months, had himself a ball the way only a kid can, stomping his firefighter boots to the music and splashing in a puddle during the June 12 Kids Brotherhood Ride at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School. The Marion resident's father, Josh Fardy Sr., is a Marion firefighter. Children preregistered for the event that raised upwards of $3,000 that will go to families affected by the loss of a first responder in the line of duty. Photo by Mick Colageo - June 17, 2021 edition
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ORR Class of 2021134 viewsSaturday’s commencement exercises at Old Rochester Regional High School saw 188 members of the Class of 2021 graduate, and they and their families heard speeches from Valedictorian Katelyn Luong and Class President Bess Pierre, along with words from keynote members of the district and school administration. Cary Humphrey, who is leaving the ORR School Committee after a decade of service including his role as chairperson, handed out diplomas. Photos by Ryan Feeney - June 10, 2021 edition
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Rochester Historical Society’s 136 viewsRochester Historical Society’s - May 27, 2021 edition
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Marion Harbormaster’s Office134 viewsThe existing Marion harbormaster’s office at Island Wharf has been a topic of conversation and the subject of debate as the town considers a proposal for a new Marine Center. On Saturday morning, May 15, Harbormaster Isaac Perry gathered with Marine Resources Commission Chairman Vin Malkoski and interested citizens for an in-person presentation on the revised proposal for the new facility. Photo by Ryan Feeney - May 20, 2021 edition
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ORR Drama Club148 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club will present a freshly filmed, full-length movie of “Macbeth - An Outdoor Film Event” on Friday, May 21, and Saturday, May 22, on the ORRHS softball field off Route 6 in Mattapoisett. Refreshments will be available for a cash donation in the concession area. There will be a portable restroom on site but no indoor access. May 13, 2021 edition
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Lobster Boat156 viewsThe Serene lobster fishing boat owned by Sam Nicolosi sits peacefully in its winter home. During the summer months, Serene is moored in Mattapoisett Harbor when it's not working the waters off Martha’s Vineyard. Lobster fishing has been part of the New England way of life for decades. A 1911 report written by the Commission on Fisheries and Game noted that lobsters were believed to reach as long as 4 feet. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Vernal Pools209 viewsEleven-year-olds Ava Duponte (center), and Jonalisa Vieira (right), of Mattapoisett, handle what are believed to be salamander and wood frog egg masses. The children participated in an April 17 exploration of a vernal pool led by Mattapoisett Land Trust Treasurer and wildlife expert Gary Johnson (left). The exploration led a party of 10 along a muddy trail through the woods off Angelica Avenue past a forest clearing and ultimately to two vernal pools. Photo by Mick Colageo April 22, 2021
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Nurse Thayer Memorial Outdoor Classroom180 viewsRochester Memorial School first grader Grace Scanlon works on her art lesson in the Nurse Thayer Memorial Outdoor Classroom. The creation of the classroom, which sits in one of the courtyards at the school, was conceived in January 2020, two months before school was shut down by the state due to the coronavirus pandemic. Photo by Joanne Smith - April 15, 2021 edition
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Hurricane Heights148 viewsSigns on a telephone poll alongside Mattapoisett Neck Road at the south end of the causeway at Molly’s Cove indicate flood levels that have resulted from historic storms. Looking north, one can see the marsh area that has become, along with the road itself, a topic of concern resulting in a study meant to address long-term access to and from the neck. Photo by Mick Colageo - April 1, 2021 edition
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Marion Town Hall Annex335 viewsThe Main Street-facing side of the Marion Town Hall Annex building is scheduled for a significant facelift in 2021. The Community Preservation Committee recently voted to approve two appropriations of $90,000 each toward the building’s renovation, including a historically appropriate Main Street entry way featuring mahogany doors, the replacement of windows, and a restoration of the facade. Photo by Mick Colageo
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