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Keeping it cool296 viewsKids gathered outside the Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library on Friday, July 21, chilling in the shade drenched in bubble stuff with Vinny the Bubble Guy. Photos by Jean Perry
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A Sacred Space 296 viewsThe Town of Marion celebrated the grand opening of the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center on August 12 with an Open House, welcoming the general public to view the results of a months-long renovation that converted the old VFW Post #2425 building into a center for seniors and all residents to enjoy. The VFW post donated the building to the Town after it disbanded last year. Photos by Jean Perry
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Soapbox Derby296 viewsMembers of Marion Cub Scout Pack 32 participated in a soapbox derby this Saturday, November 18 on Holmes Street in Marion. Photos by Sarah French Storer
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Practically Penguins 296 viewsThe waterfowl in the harbors, rivers, and estuaries of Mattapoisett over the weekend got a taste of what it’s like to be penguins. They are seen here huddling for warmth, scavenging for food, and sharing the tight spaces of whatever scarce water surface area remained Sunday at sunset. Photos by Jean Perry
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Tabor Academy Polar Plunge296 viewsTabor Academy hosted its second annual Polar Plunge on Sunday, January 21 at Silvershell Beach to raise money for the school’s Special Olympics Young Athletes Program. Students from ‘fundraising rival’ Sandwich High also showed up, with scores of students and staff making a dash in and quickly out of the chilly waters. The plunge raised about $8,000. Photos by Deina Zartman
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Marion Natural History Museum296 viewsOn Valentines Day, the Marion Natural History Museum's afterschool group had a chance to learn about humpback and right whales. Dr. Moore of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution showed the students how a drone may be used to observe a whale's spout to determine its health. We also had a chance to view bubble-netting practices of humpbacks, see how baleen plates fit in a whale's mouth, and discussed the hazards the whales face due to entanglements in fishing gear. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Tour de Crème296 viewsThis Sunday was the third annual Tour de Crème, a fundraising partnership between the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path. The ride started at the Town Beach and wound its way through the Southcoast, making stops at the various creameries along the way. Proceeds of the ride will go towards maintaining the MLT trails and the extension of the bike path to the Mattapoisett/Marion town line. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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RMS Class of 2012296 viewsRochester Memorial School welcomed back its RMS Class of 2012, with young students lining the halls to watch the big kids pass through one last time as students. Photos by Jean Perry
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Seascape296 viewsEdward Albee’s “Seascape”, winner of the 1975 Pulitzer Prize, will open at the Marion Art Center on Thursday, August 9, and run through August 18. This two-act drama (dramedy) is about a retired couple enjoying a day at the beach when they meet a “sea creature” couple. Director Kate Fishman has cast Camerin Bennett as Sarah, Scott Fishman as Charlie, Tristan McCann as Leslie, and Susan Sullivan as Nancy. “This is a strong cast”, said Fishman, “and I predict a lively and engaging production.” Photo courtesy
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Three Generations of Disney295 viewsThe Tri-County Symphonic Band Symphonic Band performed a musical program at Tabor Academy called "Three Generations of Disney," which was designed to entertain audience members from grandfathers to their grandchildren. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Gardens by the Sea Tour295 viewsOn Friday, July 13, St Gabriel's Church hosted their annual Marion Gardens by the Sea Tour. This year, six properties in town showcased their beautiful gardens to the public. Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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Holiday Caroling 295 viewsOn Saturday, December 1, several Mattapoisett residents gathered together to go Christmas Caroling throughout the village. The carolers met at the Mattapoisett Library and made their way around town, stopping at the Inn at Shipyard Park for refreshments. Photos by Feliz Perez.
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