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Marion 4th of July Parade274 viewsThe Marion 4th of July parade is a tradition that brings the entire community out to the streets for some hometown patriotic celebration.
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108th Annual Rochester Grange Fair 274 viewsThe 108th Annual Rochester Grange Fair was held on August 18 with a wide variety of produce, floral bouquets, baked goods, handicrafts, and works of art. The state first place winner for her diorama depicting a barn that contained fresh eggs and produce was Susan Guiducci of Dartmouth. There were a total of 35 entries vying for other blue ribbons in many other categories. Sue LaFluer, grange secretary and one of the fair organizers said that participants ranged in age from 6 years of age and beyond.
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Rochester Country Fair274 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair is a first prize event! Even torrential rains couldn’t dampen the spirits at this amazing event. Photo by Felix Perez
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Family Fun Festival 274 viewsThe 3rd annual Family Fun Festival sponsored by the Mattapoisett Lions treated families to a day of fall time fun on November 4 with games like pumpkin bowling, pin the nose on the pumpkin, and corn hole, along with free hayrides throughout the village. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Veterans Day 274 viewsMarion held its Veterans Day ceremony on November 11 at Sippican School, inviting former Selectman Jonathan Henry, retired Army Reserve colonel, as its keynote speaker, along with Selectman Norm Hills, who has been retired from the Navy for 30 years. Photos by Jean Perry
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ORRHS Annual Holiday Concert274 viewsORRHS held its Annual Holiday Concert on December 12, with the ORR Concert Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, Chorus, and A Cappella musicians treating a near-capacity auditorium audience to an inspiring evening of live holiday music. Photos by E. O. Bednarczyk
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“Freezin’ for a Reason” 274 viewsEvery year hundreds make waves on New Year’s Day at the Mattapoisett Town Beach for the annual “Freezin’ for a Reason” polar plunge. With the support of local businesses and emergency responders, the event has continued every year, raising thousands of dollars to help local families facing cancer treatment. Photos by Felix Perez
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Create & Connectivity274 viewsAs part of Art Week, the Marion Art Center joined the Council on Aging on Saturday morning, May 4, for a seniors and children’s “Create & Connectivity” event at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center. Participants of all ages used colorful paper cuts and glue to decoupage small wooden trays. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Museum274 viewsThe Mattapoisett Museum opened its Summer 2019 exhibit on June 27 titled “Inspiration: Time & Texture.” Local artists, including members of Center School’s third grade class, created works of art inspired by objects in the museum or of historical significance to the town. There are 12 works in the main gallery plus the students’ submission, an interpretation of Center School’s clock tower in the Museum’s carriage house. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Family Fun Festival 274 viewsFamilies came out in record numbers to enjoy the 4th Annual Fall Free Family Fun Festival sponsored by the Mattapoisett’s Lion Club on October 19 held at Shipyard Park. Bruce Rocha of the club estimated attendance at over 400. Kids and adults alike enjoyed free face painting, bowling with pumpkins, a corn hole toss, snacks, hayrides to Ned’s Point and, yes, free pumpkins to take home. Photos by Marilou Newell and Sandra Frechette
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Chalk the Walk274 viewsMany folks in the Tri-Town took advantage of the good weather and free time to get out and “Chalk the Walk,” drawing and writing inspiring messages for passers-by to see. Submitted photo
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What are you up to?274 viewsWe asked folks what they’ve been up to and the response was overwhelming and positive. Stay safe folks!
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