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Festival of Trees 67 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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Found Objects Art67 viewsNow showing at the Mattapoisett Library through January 14 are stunning pieces of art known as "found objects art." The artist is Mattapoisett resident John Middleton whose love of beachcombing and deeply honed artistic know-how brings admired, new objects to life. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Geese in Mattapoisett67 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Loft School67 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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Lions Club Easter Egg Bingo Hunt 67 viewsChildren had fun at Saturday’s Lions Club Easter Egg Bingo Hunt at Arch of the Meadow, located at the former airfield on Mendell Road in Rochester. Scenes include brothers Lucas (red coat) and Ryan (blue coat) Gelinas, who were excited to visit with the Easter Bunny played by Lindsey Bacchiocchi. Henry Kanaly won the raffle and took home a gift basket. Photos by Ashlyn Buzniak, Marilou Newell and Mick Colageo
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Fairhaven Village Militia67 viewsMembers of the Fairhaven Village Militia wearing replica clothing visited the Mattapoisett Museum on June 11. Mistress Lori Richard and Master Skip Faulkner brought the past to life, as they shared insights into the colonial days and the lives lived by children during those days. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Serene67 viewsA boat named “Serene” rests in serene waters as one of the early-bird vessels observed in local harbors this spring. The boat was spotted on an especially calm Easter Sunday morning of April 9 at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett Harbor. Photo by Robert Price. April 20, 2023 edition
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Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School67 viewsWhat do you get when you mix technical know-how with artistic creativity? You get the first art exhibition hosted by Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School. With only two months to plan, staff members Meredith Wilbur, Danielle Craig and Jessica Linehan worked with other staff members from all shops assisting the students in expressing their artistic and technical skills. Spanning nearly every shop offered, the students created such inspired pieces as a Doomsday clock, metal flowers, photograph
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Arabella67 viewsA large crowd gathered on a rainy Saturday morning at Shipyard Park and Mattapoisett Harbor to witness the launch of “Acorn to Arabella,” a wooden sailboat made by hand in western Massachusetts. Photos by Mick Colageo. June 22, 2023 edition
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Tornado in Mattapoisett67 viewsHolly Hollow Lane resident Susan Linhares shared images from the aftermath of the tornado that she told The Wanderer went right through her backyard.
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Rochester Grange Agricultural Fair67 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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Rochester Grange Agricultural Fair67 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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