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Pink Donuts 130 viewsPink donuts have become a symbol of mental-health awareness and suicide prevention in Marion. On Monday, the town took part in “Pink Donuts for Alec Day” honoring the memory of Alec White by enjoying his favorite donut, pink frosted. Residents are encouraged to celebrate Alec’s memory and raise awareness by posting a social-media photo with a pink donut and the hashtag #pinkdonutsforalec. Photos courtesy Town of Marion
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Mattapoisett Free Public Library 130 viewsA program that began in 2019 at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library aimed toward inspiring a more sustainable community has brought about an art exhibit featuring works created from repurposed materials. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Osprey Marsh Accessible Boardwalk129 viewsDespite a downpour perfectly timed for its planned gathering on Friday off Point Road in Marion, the Sippican Lands Trust celebrated the completion of the new Osprey Marsh Accessible Boardwalk. Executive Director Jim Bride and president Alan Harris held a live Zoom meeting for those who could not attend, and some of the donors for the project assisted in the ribbon-cutting. The boardwalk is open by appointment. See story by Marilou Newell. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Marion Memorial Day129 viewsThe Town of Marion held its Memorial Day Ceremony 2021 on May 31 at Old Landing, officiated by Major Andrew Bonney of the United States Air Force and featuring keynote speaker Dr. Steven L. Pierce of the College of Distance Education at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Garden Group129 viewsRed, white, and blue was Sharon Doyon’s vision of the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Garden Group as 18 members gathered at the library to plant on May 26 in areas including the pots at the Mattapoisett Historical Society and Town Hall, window boxes at the post office and Town Beach house, the lighthouse garden at the harbor, plus the gardens and planters at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library.
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Mattapoisett Land Trust Education Committee129 viewsOn Thursday, June 3, for the first time in 14 months, visitors were allowed on Old Hammondtown School property and the Mattapoisett Land Trust Education Committee designed a Grade 2 Life Science seed program, required by Massachusetts second grade curriculum – Ecosystems: interactions, energy, and dynamics through the planting and life cycle of the sunflower.
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Marion Veterans129 viewsMarion veterans participated in the Council on Aging's "Vet Together" luncheon on Monday at the Cushing Community Center where they met retired Naval officer Chris Gerrior, the Tri-Town’s new veterans services officer. Pictured at the table enjoying lunch with Gerrior are, from left: Rocky Lopes, U.S. Army; A.J. Porche, U.S. Navy; Demi Barros, U.S. Navy; and Gabe Ditata, U.S. Army. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion 4th of July Parade129 viewsMarion Town Administrator Jay McGrail and Select Board members Norm Hills, John Waterman, and Randy Parker walked the Independence Day parade route on Monday morning along with veterans, marching bands, Boy and Girl Scout troops, youth baseball teams, decorated floats, fire engines, and a convoy of antique cars. Beginning at the Town House, the parade route went up Spring Street, then east on Route 6 before going right onto Front Street all the way down to Main Street and back up to Spring. Photos by Ryan F
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2021 Halloween Cover Contest129 views2021 Halloween Cover Contest by Lily Kipling
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Empty Bowls129 viewsOn Thursday November 18, 2021, the Tri-Town community came together to support student artists and their activism to help neighbors in need. The Old Rochester Regional High School Art department hosted its second "Empty Bowls" event. This Fall, students in both Ms. Butler’s and Ms. Mogilnicki’s art classes designed and created ceramic bowls. On the night of the event, patrons made a donation and chose a one-of-a-kind, work of art for their soup.
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Festival of Trees 129 viewsThe Festival of Trees opened on November 27 with a reception at the Cushing Community Center on Route 6 in Marion. Sponsored by the Friends of Marion Council on Aging, the event showcased 14 decorated Christmas trees, along with an artisan sale, music, refreshments and a raffle for over 10 gift baskets. For more information about the Festival of Trees, call Karen Gregory at 508-748-3570. Photos by Mick Colageo and Marilou Newell
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Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus129 viewsMr. and Mrs. Santa Claus make their turn through Rochester Village onto New Bedford Road on December 5. Transported by the Rochester Fire Department on a journey that began at Fire Station No. 3 at 200 Ryder Road and accompanied by Santa’s helpers riding along in trucks, Mr. and Mrs. Claus made their way down many Rochester roads, spending hours to visit hundreds of children waiting at the end of their driveways and on street corners. A Google map device tracked Santa’s whereabouts throughout the ride. Phot
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