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Saint Gabriel's Church62 viewsAfter Sunday's 10:00 am service at Saint Gabriel's Church in Marion, families and friends used the coffee hour to make Advent wreaths. Grandchildren, grandparents, couples and kids all had fun making their wreaths. An Advent wreath is a circle of greenery with four candles. The candles represent the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. As it was the first Sunday of Advent, so we lit the first candle. An additional candle is lit each successive Sunday to celebrate Advent. This is something that traditionall
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Mattapoisett Fire Station62 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Station Building Committee has seen through to completion the town’s new facility on Route 6. Before the December 11 raising of the American flag, hundreds gathered inside to hear from the committee’s members and town officials. Fire Chief Andrew Murray presented the shovel that first broke ground to Committee Chairman Mike Hickey and certificates of appreciation to Hickey, Committee member William Kantor, Fire Department Captain Jordan Collyer, Photos by Mick Colageo
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Tinkhamtown Chapel Christmas Carol Singalong62 viewsSunday's participants in the Tinkhamtown Chapel Christmas Carol Singalong braved a dramatic, postsunset drop in temperature and enjoyed the warmth of a solo bonfire loaned to the event by Lee Heald. Gail Roberts led distributed sheet music and led in song with musicians Louise Anthony playing the fiddle and Jack Dean the ukulele. Roberts thanked the White family for providing refreshments, the Chapel committee for its effort in maintaining the chapel
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Marion Natural History Museum62 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Justin Barrett for the fun time we had last week learning about the importance of the Great Backyard Bird Count. The students were able to identify the many species including Starling (small flock), Mourning Dove, Juncos (good views), Cardinal, House Finch, House Sparrow, and American Crow. And they also found an old nest in a tree. After-school programs included "Monarchs" on March 2, and upcoming is "Fossil Hunting" on March 16. Check out our full list of
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Charles W. Stockbridge's Paintings62 viewsMattapoisett artist Charles W. Stockbridge's paintings are on display at the Mattapoisett Public Library now through April 15. Stockbridge is also scheduled to conduct two, one-hour painting demonstrations at the library on March 27 at 2:00 pm and again on April 20 at 6:30 pm.
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Earth Day 62 viewsEarth Day celebrations at the Mattapoisett Library included a final alternative food tasting, this time nondiary ice cream. This was the last in a series of presentations hosted by Library Director Jennifer Jones, part of a larger conversation about sustainability and food choices. Enjoying the taste testing on April 22 was mom Elizabeth Gouveia and her three-year-old daughter Gabrielle. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett Tree Committee 62 viewsOn Arbor Day, April 29th, the Mattapoisett Tree Committee gathered at Town Hall to raise the flag commemorating the day. Mattapoisett has been a Tree City for 14 years. Photos by Marilou Newell - May 5, 2022 edition
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Rochester Memorial School62 viewsRochester Memorial School students enjoyed their farewell to the 2022-23 school year on June 24, as RMS held its rowdy tradition featuring a faculty and staff orchestra serenading in song. Bus drivers took extra laps around the loop to the cheers of their families, as the children waved. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Band Blast62 viewsSippican Elementary School hosted Band Blast on June 24, as El Caribe entertained visitors who enjoyed a rocking party full of fun and frolic on the front lawn of the school. The event was capped off in the evening by a series of performances featuring Sippican students, culminating in a collection of the bands. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Sippican Elementary School62 viewsSippican Elementary School sixth graders Bree Lefavor (pictured) and Alexander Dai are among ORR District students to receive the Lighthouse Book Award, presented by the ORR Tri-Town Education Foundation for their exceptional academic, civic and cultural achievement. Lefavor and Dai received their recognition during Sippican’s Grade 6 promotion ceremony held on June 24. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Kayaking62 viewsYouths attending the YMCA summer camp practice their kayaking skills. Photo by Marilou Newell
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TRIAD62 viewsDistrict Attorney Tim Cruz attended the TRIAD signing event on September 30 at the Rochester Senior Center. TRIAD is a cooperative effort between Cruz and Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph McDonald Jr., in cooperation with first responders, police and councils on aging to bring enhanced safety services to senior citizens in the commonwealth. Contributed photo
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