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Springtime121 viewsSpringtime weather in southeastern Massachusetts as usual has been a mixed bag, but on Monday these blooming Daffodils in front of the Marion Town House signaled the change of seasons. Almanac.com says that these fall perennials should be planted before the first freeze and that while they prosper in direct sunlight, they will grow in some measure of shade provided the ground is not too wet. For that reason, effective drainage is essential, be it in a pot or on the side of a hill. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Marion Art Center121 viewsOpen now through mid-June at the Marion Art Center is an exhibit by the husband-and-wife team of Stephen and Anne Carrozz Remick. The first-floor gallery perfectly fits the mostly petite still-life paintings done by Anne and in this exhibit. Her careful eye for color and form in these works demonstrate Anne's skill for giving you all the needed details while not overloading the view. The glass half full of water with a single stem advancing towards the lip is simple but full of expression, telling its own s
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Community Picnic121 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust held its annual community picnic on August 3 at the Munro Preserve, complete with oyster service. Taking first place for best centerpiece was Table 29 with its Barbie theme. The Whale, at Table 1, was runner-up, and the Bird table (27) was third. Seth Asser and Gary Brown provided live music for the BYOB event. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Works of Art121 viewsRochester and Marion artists displayed their skills during separate exhibits last weekend. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Salty the Sea Horse121 viewsSalty the Sea Horse's red underbelly was painted anew last week by Pete Davies (pictured), along with Matt Urquhart and Mike Huguenin, as the Mattapoisett Land Trust opened a season of anticipation of the MLT’s 50th anniversary next April. Photos by Mick Colageo and courtesy Mike Huguenin
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Old Rochester Regional Unified Basketball Team121 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional Unified Basketball Team dominated Tri-Town Fire and Police to the delight of a packed ORR gymnasium on November 21. ORR seniors Traeh Carrington, John Butler and Jake Newton were recognized. Police chiefs Jason King (Mattapoisett), Robert Small (Rochester) and Richard Nighelli (Marion) presented $200 each from their respective departments to ORR’s Unified sports program, and nearly $2,700 was raised in ticket, T-shirt and concession sales. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Holiday in the Park 121 viewsMattapoisett's annual Holiday in the Park held on December 9 was a grand success. Buffet-style food tables featured delicious items from local restaurants and shops, from donuts to pizza to Chinese offerings and more. Santa and Mrs. Claus were on hand for little ones to share their wishes for a special gift, while elves, Frosty, and one of Santa's reindeer strolled the park spreading holiday cheer. The Lions Club table received donations of new toys and nonperishable foods, while the Old Rochester Regional
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Pierson Woods 121 viewsIn Marion, Pierson Woods (the Sippican Lands Trust property off Point Road) is presently hosting the TTAR story walk, “A Day With No Words,” based on the book by Tiffany Hammond and illustrated by Kate Cosgrove. The Pierson Woods story walk is sponsored by the Marion Cultural Council. Photos by Mick Colageo and Marilou Newell
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Pink Donuts 121 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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COA Art Exhibit121 viewsThe newest art exhibit at the Marion Council on Aging is both a sublime and exciting partnership between local schools and the COA. Works have been created by students from Sippican Elementary and Old Rochester Regional Junior and Senior high schools. Art instructors Joanne Mogilnicki from the high school and Katie Kirk from the elementary school have inspired their students in fine art and craft techniques. The younger students created expressionistic paintings and the older students from Ceramics Art I a
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Fiber Art 121 viewsFiber Art is a form of art that resembles craft but goes further. The exhibit is now on display at the Cushing Community Center on Route 6 in Marion through mid-May. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Vocabulary Day 121 viewsSippican Elementary School students hammed it up while being dressed up as a new word they learned during the 20th annual Vocabulary Day on April 12. Photo courtesy ORR District
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