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Dirty Snow105 viewsMiniature mountains of dirty snow resemble a moonscape at Town Beach by Barstow Wharf in Mattapoisett. Since a classic Nor’easter dumped up to 20 inches of snow on the south coast weeks ago, the area was hit again last weekend. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Vegan105 viewsFrom left, Nancy Christie, Barbara VanInwegen, Liz Garvey and Anne Layton tentatively bite into vegan meat substitutes featuring plant-based meat alternatives during a February 26 program hosted by the Mattapoisett Public Library. The program is part of a larger sustainability initiative the library has embarked upon, in part funded by the Richard and Ann Prouty Foundation. The taste testers rendered a "not bad" verdict on most the items offered by Library Director Jennifer Jones, who noted that other food-
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Marion Natural History Museum 105 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Justin Barrett for his presentation on some of our more selective bird species. Whether it's our climate, our coastal areas, the selection of cuisine or availability of safe habitat, Marion is a destination for many unique birds. Justin went over a description of 10 of our more interesting and rare species on March 30, ahead of the spring migration. Please check out our upcoming programs at the museum's website: www.marionmuseum.org. Photo courtesy of Elizab
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Marion 4th of July Parade105 viewsMarion held its Independence Day Parade on Monday morning. Photos by Shawn Sweet
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Sandcastle 105 viewsMelissa Sepúlveda shared a July 4th photo of her son Manny, who spent hours building this drip-sand castle that spans around 10 feet in length.
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First Congregational Church’s Summer Fair105 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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Marion Art Center105 viewsWorks of art from sculpture to oil painting, from collages to textiles are now on view at the Marion Art Center's annual members show. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Rochester Grange Agricultural Fair105 viewsUnlike recent years when greeted by stifling heat or torrential rain, the 2023 Rochester Grange Agricultural Fair was held in gorgeous weather on August 19. Outside the Grange Hall, attendees enjoyed animals large and small with the Plymouth County 4-H Club, while inside blue, red, green and yellow ribbons adorned winning entries from farmers, gardeners and craftsmen of all ages. The event was capped that evening by the Grange’s traditional Ham & Bean Supper. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Whale Bark Wanderer105 viewsMattapoisett Museum Curator Connor Gaudet and volunteer Bob Clifford unpack the custom model of the Whale Bark Wanderer 1878 recreated by artist George Lowery from scratch and donated to the museum. The model arrived on Tuesday afternoon from Arizona in a crate weighing a total of 181 pounds. The model joins two other models of the famous whaling ship in the museum, including a model built and donated by John D. Young. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett105 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Rochester Historical Society’s 104 viewsRochester Historical Society’s
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Marion Memorial Day104 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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