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Rochester Memorial Day104 viewsWith the annual Boat Race scheduled for Monday morning, the Town of Rochester held its Memorial Day ceremonies on Sunday with participation from Representative William Straus, Tri-Town Veterans Director Chris Gerrior, Rochester Select Board members Paul Ciaburri, Brad Morse and Adam Murphy, the Rochester Fire Department and the Rochester Memorial School Band directed by Kaitlyn Laprise. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Blessing of the Fleet104 viewsThe Reverend Eric Fialho, rector at Saint Gabriel’s Parish, presided as the Town of Marion held its first-ever Blessing of the Fleet on January 1 in Sippican Harbor. One tradition well established the past half-dozen years was the sunflower in the outer harbor, where several vessels tied up to one another at the stern and aimed their bows outward toward the sea in 360-degree formation. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Wildlife104 viewsWildlife spotted in Robert Pina’s backyard on Point Road in Marion.
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Marion Police Self Defense Class104 viewsOn November 6 and 8, women ages 15 and up learned basic, self-defense strategies from Marion Police Officer Captain Carl MacDermott III at the Music Hall. Awareness of one’s surroundings was a prime message, and participants practiced moves under assault. The program gave women confidence to protect themselves. “We learned basic self-defense stances and how to protect the face … the second night built on first-session skills,” said Cindy Macallister of Mattapoisett
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Sea Wall104 viewsThe sea wall at Ocean View took a beating during the recent storms. Photos courtesy Don Cuddy
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Krokodiloes104 viewsOld Rochester Regional High School Class of 2025 president Emerson Gonet was asked for her assistance, as the Harvard University Krokodiloes acapella singing group performed on February 3 at ORR to raise funds for the class. Emerson’s older brother Eddie Gonet, a Harvard sophomore, is a two-year member of the Krokodiloes, and this year acts as the group’s tour manager. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Sippican Elementary School 104 viewsGrade 4 students from Sippican Elementary School visited the Museum of Science in Boston as part of the V.A.S.E. funded and coordinated activities. V.A.S.E. also conducts after-school programs on the Marion school grounds. Photos courtesy ORR District
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Pink Donuts 104 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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Mattapoisett Tree Committee 104 viewsThe village area in Mattapoisett has been front and center of late with the town’s Tree Committee leading the charge for more detailed information on the village street reconstruction project. To provide better visuals that illustrate where trees will have to be removed or where new trees will be planted, the town has placed flags and tags throughout the impacted area. Photo by Marilou Newell - March 7, 2024 edition
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Goose104 viewsHandsome boy “goose” enjoying the beautiful views from the Mattapoisett Bike Path. Photo by Faith Ball
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Marion Natural History Museum104 viewsOn February 28, the Marion Natural History Museum's after school group enjoyed hearing about the efforts being made to protect the endangered Diamondback terrapin. Debra Ewing showed photos of the "Terrapin Garden" she helped to create in her neighborhood in Marion. The students had many interesting questions about this species, which were answered by Debra and two volunteers from New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA). The students then broke into groups, exploring the artifacts they had brought in
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Michael Hogan104 viewsSeen practicing on Saturday morning at Wonder Bowl in New Bedford, Mattapoisett native Michael Hogan is a Special Olympics champion who registers scores that would be near the top of any league. Hogan has a trick shot in which he places the ball at his feet, spinning it in place and then fanning the ball forward by creating wind with rapid hand movement until it reaches the foul line, at which point he lets go and watches the ball inch forward. March 28, 2024 edition
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