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Taste of Mattapoisett58 viewsThe Taste of Mattapoisett event was held by the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club on Tuesday under the Lions Club’s tent at Shipyard Park, where attendees enjoyed delectable creations from 12 local restaurants and were entertained by the Showstoppers. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Cape Cod Canal Cruise58 viewsShirley MacDougall, left, and Jeannie Lake enjoy a Cape Cod Canal Cruise with the Waterfront Memory Café, while Ann Bruno and Michael Voss enjoy ice cream afterward. The July 12 trip was made possible through a $2,000 grant received by the Marion Council on Aging from the I'm Still Here foundation. Photos courtesy Marion COA
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Tornado in Mattapoisett58 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
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Rochester Grange Agricultural Fair58 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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Works of Art58 viewsRochester and Marion artists displayed their skills during separate exhibits last weekend. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Natural History Museum58 viewsDespite having to reschedule the trip due to poor weather, October 3 was a perfect day to explore. We learned a little about the history of the structures that were built and destroyed during different winter storms and the Hurricane of 1938 which wiped out everything but the lighthouse. We heard that the lighthouse was built in 1819, and the original lighthouse keeper was William S. Moore.
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Car Wash58 viewsAri Hayden shows enthusiasm as he applies elbow grease during a car wash held by Grade 6 students at Sippican Elementary School on Saturday morning at Marion Fire Station 2 on Point Road. Money raised will help fund a class trip next spring to YMCA Camp Burgess & Hayward in Sandwich. The event was organized by the Sixth Grade Parents Club and the Volunteers at Sippican Elementary (VASE). Photo by Mick Colageo. October 12, 2023 edition
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Buzzards Bay Coalition58 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
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Mattapoisett Museum58 viewsMarysarah Riggs shared this photo of restoration work being done on the Mattapoisett Museum.
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Holiday in the Park 58 viewsMattapoisett's annual Holiday in the Park held on December 9 was a grand success. Buffet-style food tables featured delicious items from local restaurants and shops, from donuts to pizza to Chinese offerings and more. Santa and Mrs. Claus were on hand for little ones to share their wishes for a special gift, while elves, Frosty, and one of Santa's reindeer strolled the park spreading holiday cheer. The Lions Club table received donations of new toys and nonperishable foods, while the Old Rochester Regional
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Judy Mooney58 viewsJudy Mooney, Marion’s retiring finance director, shares a moment with her replacement, Heather O’Brien, during Tuesday morning’s sendoff at the Town House. Many stopped in to wish Judy well in her retirement after two decades serving the town. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Sticky Snow58 viewsPreceded by rain, the snow that fell on the Tri-Towns was wet and sticky, as seen on the icy tree limbs melting in the Monday afternoon sun in Rochester. Photos by Mick Colageo
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