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Homecoming Pep Rally71 viewsOld Rochester Regional High School's multi-purpose field was the stage for a Homecoming Pep Rally featuring student skits performed by different classes on November 5. The senior class based its skit on Teen Beach Movie, while the junior class performed a version of Monsters University and the freshman class based a skit on Toy Story. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Soapbox Derby71 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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Dolphin71 viewsA sharp-eyed reader spotted this juvenile bottlenose dolphin swimming up the Mattapoisett River.
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Marion Veteran's Day71 viewsVeterans Day in Marion by Erin Bednarczyk.
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Festival of Trees 71 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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Festival of Trees 71 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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Chief King71 viewsJason King was sworn in as Mattapoisett's new police chief on December 16. The event was the featured agenda item in a Select Board meeting held in the new fire station. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Art Center71 viewsLaser wood-cutting techniques used by artist Makerjake, aka Jacob Ginga, combine contemporary themes with those of his native heritage. Together with Narragansett tribal member Max Brown-Garcia, who has supplied Native American regalia pieces, and Vincent Mancini's creations from cut feathers, these sacred works are part of the Marion Art Center’s indigenous art exhibit, “Exploring Native American Culture: Art, Craft and Inspiration,” through March 25. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Kindness Crew71 viewsPerforming arts and drama courses were offered as part of this year's After Class Enrichment (A.C.E.) sessions at Sippican Elementary School. Students combined painted glass and sand art, assisted by Tabor After School Community Service Volunteers, created clay handles for their vases as part of a collaborative project with the Marion Historical Society, participated in 3D printing, and worked on "Once Upon a Time" STEAM activities.
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Marion Department of Public Works71 viewsMarion Department of Public Works Director Nathaniel Munafo manages a site at the end of Benson Brook Road that will see changes should voters support funding for a new DPW operations center at the May 9 Annual Town Meeting. To that end on Saturday morning, town officials conducted a second open house to educate residents about decaying and otherwise-inadequate facilities across Route 6 at the Highway Barn, followed by a visit to the site of the proposed construction. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Loft School71 viewsThe Loft School of Marion held its Preschool Art Show and Pre-K Celebrates the World Tour on April 6. The boys and girls invited their families to view all the amazing artwork they have created this year. The Pre-K class has spent the year traveling around the world, learning about different countries such as Italy, Portugal, Germany and Costa Rica. The children shared unique projects and interesting facts about each country with their families. It was nice to be able to invite families into school again. A
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Mattapoisett Police Department71 viewsRobert Randall was sworn in as Sergeant with the Mattapoisett Police Department, and three, new full-time officers, from left: Louis DaSilva, Matthew Bates and Aaron Myers, were introduced during a special meeting of the Select Board on Monday at the fire station. Chief of Police Jason King welcomed the new officers, and Randall was sworn in by Town Clerk Catherine Heuberger. Randall’s daughter Madelyn, 9, applied his pin, as his son Beau, 8, looked on. Photos by Mick Colageo
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