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Marion Town Party251 viewsThis year’s Marion Town Party on Saturday, August 26, was a smashing success with more donations, more people in attendance, and more fun activities for the young people – of which there were also more, as many commented during the event. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Metal Detector Mania 251 viewsIt took a while, but News Editor Jean Perry reckoned with her impatience long enough to encounter a few lost and found objects both in Rochester and her backyard in Fairhaven, curious pets included. Metal detector courtesy of the Mattapoisett Library! Photos by Scott Anderson and Jean Perry
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Garden Glory 251 viewsThe Mattapoisett Community Garden off Prospect Street is winding down this harvest season, but there is still plenty of bounty and beauty for the beholder. Photos by Jean Perry
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Chowder’s ON! 251 views…and so is the competition. Public safety employees and professional establishments served up their best chowders during the September 16 Mattapoisett Firefighters Association’s 3rd Annual Chowder Cook-Off. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Art Center251 viewsMarion Art Center visitors enjoyed the opening reception for Balance: Real and Abstract Art, featuring paintings by Betsy Payne Cook and Bess Woodward. Photos by Christina Musser
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Alpacapalooza! 251 viewsPine Meadows Farm in Mattapoisett is home to some 17 alpacas. Owners Heidi and Jeff Paine opened up the farm to the public over the weekend once the weather cleared. Saturday the alpacas were still drying off from the rain, but by Sunday their fleece was again fluffy and soft. Photos by Jean Perry
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Honey I’m Home! 251 viewsThis beehive is thriving thanks to the careful attention paid by local beekeeper Linda Rinta. Rinta gave a talk on bees and honey production in Marion on Saturday and invited us to her property on Sunday to observe her practicing her craft.
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Mattapoisett Woman's Club 251 viewsOn September 28, the garden group of the Mattapoisett Woman's Club brought shovels, clippers, trowels, and rakes to the badly overgrown butterfly garden at Center School and cleared out the overgrowth and weeds. The garden will be dedicated to Suzanne Sylvester who along with two other teachers designed, planted, and used this garden to teach students about butterflies. Suzanne was a member of the Mattapoisett Woman's Club and garden group, and this endeavor is in memory of her. Photo courtesy Karen Gardner
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Marion Natural History Museum251 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's afterschool group wishes to thank Tricia Cassady for sharing her works and expertise with us on October 11. Tricia showed us some of her commissioned art pieces, as well as examples of nature journaling from various artists. Each student received a small sketchpad and were encouraged to take a close look at some of the plants, animals, and other natural objects that we see every day. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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An Ounce of Prevention251 viewsCelebrating Fire Prevention Week, the Mattapoisett Fire Department held its annual Open House on October 12, featuring its live fire demonstration, refreshments, and assorted kid-friendly activities to raise awareness of fire safety. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Soapbox Derby251 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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Oh, Christmas tree 251 viewsHo! Ho! Ho! It’s the holiday season in Rochester now that the tree is lit followed by the arrival of jolly old Saint Nick via fire engine on December 4 to usher in the holiday season. The Rochester Memorial School band and chorus treated revelers to a festive performance, while Christmas poster winner Tessa Winslow had the honor of flipping the switch to light the holiday tree. Photos by Jean Perry
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