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Elizabeth Taber Statue322 viewsA murky morning gave way to a sun-drenched celebration of Elizabeth Taber as the bronze statue of “Marion’s Fairy Godmother” was officially unveiled on October 17 in Bicentennial Park. Representatives from the Celebrate Elizabeth Taber Committee, Town of Marion officials, and sculptor Erik Durant addressed a large gathering of citizens who collected stickers and enjoyed music by the Academy Brass Quartet along with cupcakes. See story by Marilou Newell. Photo by Ryan Feeney
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Boat Race321 viewsThe 2010 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Races got off to a good start in warm, sunny weather. About 90 registrants rowed their boats from Grandma Hartleys Reservoir on Snipatuit Road, down the Mattapoisett River, and to the finish line at the Herring Weir on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley.
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4th Fireworks321 viewsDespite funding setbacks, the Marion fireworks took place this year at Silver Shell Beach under perfectly clear skies. Revelers enjoyed the patriotic music of Phil Sanborn and the Marion Concert Band while brilliant colors illuminated the harbor. Unless the town can secure a permanent source of funding, next years fireworks may be in jeopardy. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Celtic Farm Fair321 viewsA downpour did not dampen spirits at the Celtic Farm Animal Sanctuarys inaugural holiday fair on December 12, 2010, in Rochester. Local vendors sold a variety of homemade treats and products with proceeds supporting the care of animals at the sanctuary. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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Village Stroll321 viewsHeavy rain stopped just in time for Santa Claus to make his first turn around Marion on a wagon pulled by Clydesdale horses during the towns December 12, 2010, Holiday Stroll event. Photo by Laura Pedulli.
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TriTown Talent321 viewsEntertainers strutted their stuff during the January 31, 2011 auditions for ORCTV and the Showstoppers upcoming telethon. The event will be aired live on ORCTV Comcast Channel 9 and Verizon Channel 36 on February 13, 2011 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Animal Adaptations321 viewsAnimal Adaptations was the focus of a recent after-school program at the Marion Natural History Museum. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold.
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Senior Bowling League321 viewsDue to lack of interest, Mattapoisett's senior bowling league is looking at disbanding. On Wednesday mornings, seniors have gathered at the bowling lanes in Mattapoisett for some conversation and friendly competition. Organizer Norma Jones said that the tradition would be discontinuing, but some folks still came out for one more game on September 7. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Coastal Sweep321 viewsPeter McDonald, in his fourth year of organizing the local chapter of the Ocean Conservancy Coastal Sweep, lead volunteers to clean up beaches in Mattapoisett, Marion and Wareham on September 17, 2011. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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Rochester Tree Lighting321 viewsOn Saturday, December 10, local sand and ice sculptor and painter Timothy Wade will give an ice carving demonstration starting at 10:00 am in Bicentennial Park across from the Marion Art Center on the Corner of Main and Spring Streets. Photo courtesy of the Marion Art Center.
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Ice Sculpture321 viewsMarion ice sculptor Timothy Wade made this sculpture in Bicentennial Park as a part of a Marion holiday weekend that saw the Sippican Woman's Club House Tour and the Holiday Stroll. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Symphony Tales321 viewsThe New Bedford Symphony Orchestra held a “Symphony Tales” program at the Plumb Library on Saturday,February 4. The children attending were introduced to the cello and a cellist played background music during a reading of “Scritch Scratch: A Perfect Match” by local author Kim Marcus. Photo by Felix Perez
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