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Salty's Silvery Moon Soiree171 viewsOn the evening of October 23, the Mattapoisett Land Trust hosted its annual Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree at Dunseith Gardens. The yearly autumn event finds families gathering around a roaring fire pit and toasting marshmallows or creating delicious desserts while listening to live music. On this night, music was provided by Jeff Dunn, and storyteller Danny Dullea entertained all with marvelous tales about the natural world. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Salty's Silvery Moon Soiree171 viewsStoryteller Danny Dullea at "Salty's Silvery Moon Soiree" hosted by the Mattapoisett Land Trust at Dunseith Gardens on Saturday. Photo courtesy Marc Anderson
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Soapbox Derby171 viewsMarion and Rochester Cub Scouts came together on November 6 for a soapbox derby on Holmes Street in Marion. The longtime fundraising event was not held in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic but made a roaring return on Saturday, as children raced their homemade go-carts and collected donations for the Murphy and Others, Living Interdependently for Future Endeavors, Inc. (M.O. L.I.F.E.) non-profit food pantry in Fairhaven. Photos by Mick Colageo and Reade Whinnem
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Mattapoisett Library171 viewsThe Friends of Mattapoisett Library held a sale on November 20 where donated jewelry and accessories including hats, scarves and pocketbooks were available in the library basement. The event raised approximately $900 to support library programs, including museum passes for the children to attend the either free or at significant price reductions, along with crafts, a fish tank, fish and maintenance tools for the library’s children's room, resources for summer visits from petting zoos, and prizes for the Qua
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Festival of Trees 171 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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2022 Groundhog Cover Contest171 views2022 Groundhog Cover Contest by Sophia Meleo
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Snow in Mattapoisett171 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Signs of Spring171 viewsSigns of spring are in the air with the return of floating docks in Mattapoisett as harbors prepare for the boating season. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Teacher Appreciation Day171 viewsTeacher Appreciation Day
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Marion’s Memorial Day 171 viewsA procession on Front Street that began at the Music Hall culminated with Marion’s Memorial Day Remembrance ceremony at Old Landing. From left, Marion Select Board members Norm Hills, Toby Burr and Randy Parker, Town Administrator Jay McGrail, keynote speaker former U.S. Marines Corporal Jack McLean and master of ceremonies Air Force Major Andrew Bonney. Contributing to the observances were Father Eric Fialho of St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Brownies, the Sippican E
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Independence Day Parade171 viewsDespite a little bit of rain and a lot of mist, many lined Marion’s streets for the annual Independence Day parade. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Davin Alves171 viewsDavin Alves of Marion, an 11-year-old, Sippican Elementary School student, set a high bar for himself last year in raising over $900 for food donations he made to the United Way of New Bedford. This year, Davin wanted to do more. He held raffles, raising $3,470 in donations that he used to buy and donate food, adding two more outlets, the Marion Food Bank at the Cushman Community Center and Damien’s Food Pantry in neighboring Wareham.
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