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Marion Art Center149 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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Marion Natural History Museum149 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Maggie Payne for her fun and informative program on the Monarch butterfly. We learned about their life cycle, the plants these animals must have to reproduce and the plants they need to be able to survive their extremely long migration routes. We watched a video Maggie had taken of a monarch butterfly emerging from its chrysalis and expanding its wings to fly.
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Marion Natural History Museum 149 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Justin Barrett for his presentation on some of our more selective bird species. Whether it's our climate, our coastal areas, the selection of cuisine or availability of safe habitat, Marion is a destination for many unique birds. Justin went over a description of 10 of our more interesting and rare species on March 30, ahead of the spring migration. Please check out our upcoming programs at the museum's website: www.marionmuseum.org. Photo courtesy of Elizab
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Marion Department of Public Works149 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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Marion Veteran's Day149 viewsMarion resident and Technical Sergeant of the Massachusetts National Guard Mandy Givens was the keynote speaker at the town's Veterans Day ceremony on November 11 at Old Landing. Select Board Chairman Randy Parker and outgoing Town Administrator Jay McGrail also shared remarks, and music was played by the Sippican Elementary School Band. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Marion Veteran's Day149 viewsThe Town of Marion Veterans Day Ceremony was followed by a luncheon at the Cushing Community Center. Photos by Robert Pina
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Marion Natural History Museum149 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum recently held a workshop on the many apps available to help people identify birds in the field. Justin Barrett, Nasketucket Bird Club president and museum board member, went over how best to use apps from Audubon, Cornell, Sibley and many others. We also learned how to record a bird or birds and have each one identified by call simultaneously. The museum wishes to thank Justin for his interesting presentation, and we look forward to our next walk
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Infant Car Seat149 viewsMattapoisett Police Officer Adalberto Cardoso Jr. helps teach the new soon-to-be parents Trevor and Sarah Oldham how to properly and safely install and use their infant car seat for their little one due in four weeks. Submitted by Betsey Oldham
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Tornado in Mattapoisett149 viewsAn EF-1 tornado touched down late Tuesday morning in Mattapoisett. The unusual weather event downed power lines and hundreds of trees, knocking out power to many homes north of Route 195. Television news crews descended from Boston, as the Mattapoisett Fire and Police departments worked with utility companies and many power lines to clean up roads and assist area residents coming home to frightening scenes. Photo by Mick Colageo/ August 10, 2023 edition
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Car Wash149 viewsGrade 6 at Sippican Elementary School students turned a dreary Saturday into some fun while washing cars at Marion Fire Station 2 to raise money for their spring-season class trip. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Buzzards Bay Coalition149 viewsBrendan Annett of the Buzzards Bay Coalition takes media members on a tour of conservation land restricted against development for the sake of clean drinking water in Acushnet, Fairhaven, Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester. Photos by Mick Colageo. November 23, 2023
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Mattapoisett Bike Path149 viewsRuth Griffin shared this photo taken from the Mattapoisett Bike Path.
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