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Town of Marion Message Board162 viewsThe Town of Marion dedicated a new message board on Monday at the Cushing Community Center. The materials were donated by the Friends of Marion Recreation and constructed by Route 6 neighbor William "Stan" Bradford, who is seen pictured with Town Administrator Jay McGrail, left, and Select Board Chairman Norm Hills, right. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Museum162 viewsJuniper Griswold, 6, participated in Earth Day activities at the Mattapoisett Museum on April 22. Delighting the children were two Nigerian goats owned by Emerald Heirloom Farm, Mattapoisett. The goats are part of a planned experiment by farmers Ruby Pasquill and Jonathan MacDugall, who are using sustainable farming practices. Next step for the farmers is planting vegetables using organic methods. The couple plans on partnering with a Rochester family farm in a swap of chickens in lieu of rent. Photo by Mar
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Keel Award162 viewsSandy Hering, the 2022 Keel Award recipient for the Town of Mattapoisett, credits the Tree Committee membership for its effort and expertise in advocating for trees like the ones lining Water Street behind her. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Sippican Elementary School162 viewsSippican Elementary School held its Open House on Monday night, where faculty and staff were on hand to greet both new students and those returning with their families. Principal Marla Sirois is with parent Anna Ward and Grade 6 student Ollie Ward. Volunteers at Sippican Elementary (VASE) members present included president Johanna Vergoni, vice president Barbara Moody and Kerry Milhench of the Sixth Grade parent group.
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First Congregational Church’s Summer Fair162 viewsThe First Congregational Church of Marion held its summer fair on Saturday morning, and members of the community enjoyed rare treats from a variety of bakers, along with grilled hamburgers and hotdogs on the sidewalk and shopped along Main Street for everything from sporting goods to household appliances and kitchen tools. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Works of Art162 viewsRochester and Marion artists displayed their skills during separate exhibits last weekend. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Ross James Gracia and Ashley Dias162 viewsRoss James Gracia and Ashley Dias, pictured at Jordan Pond, Acadia National Park, Maine, were married on a gorgeous fall day, September 24, at Otter's Cliff in Acadia National Park. Officiant Marcia L. Gracia performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Barbara and Stephen Becker of Exton, Pennsylvania. She is a dog groomer and a barrel racer. The groom is the son of Marcia and James Gracia of Mattapoisett. He is a union electrician. Ross and Ashley Gracia reside on their farm in Maine. Photo courte
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Island Wharf162 viewsConstruction workers dig a trench that will bury power lines to Marion’s new Maritime Center being built at Island Wharf. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Botswana162 viewsTri-Town residents who were part of the Real Impact Missions team that went to Botswana, Africa, from March 1 to 12 included, from left, top row: Patty Maccini, Mattapoisett; Tabitha Tripp, Marion and Michael Coffey, Mattapoisett. Bottom row: Kerin McKinnon, Mattapoisett and Julie Boren, Marion.
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Marion Capital Improvements Planning Committee162 viewsThe Marion Capital Improvements Planning Committee conducted a Monday afternoon site visit to the town’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, where they discussed short and long-range goals with plant manager Nathaniel Munafo and Department of Public Works Director Becky Tilden. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Bikes for All162 viewsSince the Covid pandemic in 2021, the Friends of the Mattapoisett Rail Trail have collected over 400 bicycles and, relying on the handiwork of volunteers, distributed approximately 200 of them to share the bike path with more area residents. Photos by Mick Colageo.
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Rochester’s Memorial Day162 viewsStudent participation was at the forefront of Rochester’s Memorial Day weekend ceremonies held on Sunday at the Senior Center, Town Hall and Daggett Square. Boy Scout Troop 31 posted the colors, and music was provided by the Rochester Memorial School Band and The Showstoppers, who recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sang a patriotic medley. Old Rochester student Esther Smith read the governor’s proclamation, Old Colony student Cameron Makuch read The Gettysburg Address, ORR student Ava Figueiredo read “In
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