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Marion Shared Use Path 150 viewsAt one time an open field, this wooded area behind the Benson Brook Landfill in Marion was home to a tower. Its cable anchors are still in place, along with pieces of a very rusty automobile frame. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Tree Committee 150 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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Michael Hogan150 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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Planting Sunflowers150 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust and Center School put together an activity whereby first graders planted sunflowers in Dunseith Park in Mattapoisett. The sunflowers teach science to the children, are visible to cars passing by and show solidarity with Ukraine. Photos by Marilou Newell and Don Cuddy
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Patriot Half Triathlon150 viewsRiders and runners navigated overlapping courses on North Street in Rochester during the Patriot Half Triathlon held on June 15. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Harbormaster150 viewsConstruction continues on the new Maritime Center in the northeast corner of Island Wharf. Meantime, Marion’s Harbormaster Department will continue working out of the old building, albeit in a new location just down the wharf. Photos by Mick Colageo and courtesy Town of Marion
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First Congregational Church of Marion Summer Fair150 viewsThe First Congregational Church of Marion Summer Fair was held on July 27 with an effort to raise funds for the restoration of its clock tower. Main Street was closed to traffic so visitors could enjoy several booths full of goods for sale, along with sports equipment, while visiting the Penny Pinchers’ Exchange, a lobster roll or a burger or dog from the grill. A bake sale was conducted on church grounds. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Ghosts! Explaining the Paranormal150 viewsOver 50 people were in attendance for the first night of a six-week series called "Ghosts! Explaining the Paranormal." This course on the paranormal is being hosted by Saint Gabriel's Episcopal Church. Father Eric Fialho, the rector of the parish, has developed a course which explores what the wider church believes about the topic of ghosts. Participants were treated to a lecture with periods of questions and answers. Registration for the course has ended. Father Fialho had this to say, "I am not surprised
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Arts In The Park149 views“Arts In The Park” festival hosted by the Marion Art Center. Photo by Ryan Feeney
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Native Gardens149 viewsTabor Academy alumna Mia Vaughn, Marion’s own Susan Kokkins, and their respective opposites, Gary Sousa and Donn Tyler, act as conflicting couples in the play "Native Gardens" on June 11 in Bicentennial Park. The outdoor play is sponsored by Marion Art Center. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum149 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's afterschool group had a wonderful time setting off their rockets on June 9. Despite the blistering hot weather, the rockets were all successfully launched, and the parachutes deployed (most of the time). The students had built their rockets at home before the program with a YouTube video created by the program's presenter, Mike Cronin.
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Marion Garden Group149 viewsThe Marion Garden Group hosted a tour on June 25, beginning in Bicentennial Park and circulating through the town to enjoy the cultivated beauty of the season. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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