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Annawon Weeden24 viewsActor and activist Annawon Weeden spoke to a full house at the Marion Congregational Church on May 11. Sponsored by the Marion Art Center, Weeden spoke on all matters indigenous from languages to the creation story shared by many nations. Weeden also noted the use of wampum (created from quahog shells) to make jewelry and as a form of monetary exchange. He told a rapt audience that his life’s work was educating young and old alike about indigenous people. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Town of Marion Memorial Day24 viewsArmy veteran Charles Brown was the keynote speaker as the Town of Marion held its Memorial Day remembrance ceremonies on Monday morning with a procession from the Music Hall up Front Street to Old Landing, where Air Force Technical Sergeant Mandy Givens served as master of ceremonies that included an invocation by the Reverend Eric Osterday, the reading of “The Gettysburg Address” by Old Rochester Regional High School sophomore Amanda Tomasso of Mattapoisett, the reading of “In Flanders Fields”
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Planting Sunflowers24 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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Planting Sunflowers24 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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Summer Kick-Off Block Part24 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum supported the 2024 Summer Kick-Off Block Party held by the Elizabeth Taber Library by hosting crafts tables and face painting. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Harbor Days24 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lions Club held its annual Harbor Days festival this past weekend at Shipyard Park. Photos by Mick Colageo
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7,000th Mile24 viewsBrad Hathaway, 92, walked his 27,000th mile on Saturday, surrounded by a gathering of family and friends while promoting the Priscilla Hathaway Art Scholarship in memory of his late wife. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Homecoming24 viewsJennifer Shepley shared this photo of Homecoming at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church.
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Fire Department Open House24 viewsOn October 10 and 11, Marion and Mattapoisett Fire Departments held open houses featuring plenty of fun for children of all ages. The occasion was the National Fire Prevention Week.
Since 1922, the National Fire Protection Association has been helping local fire departments with educational materials related to fire safety.
Photo by Marilou Newell
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Marion Veterans Day 24 viewsThe Town of Marion held Veterans Day ceremonies at Old Landing, where Marion resident and retired Navy Captain William J. Hollman gave the keynote address. Presiding was the Benjamin D. Cushing VFW Post 2425 Color Guard. The community also heard from Old Rochester Regional High School freshman James Devoll, who read the Governor's Proclamation, along with Town Administrator Geoff Gorman, Select Board Chairman Norm Hills, Reverend Eric W. Osterday, and the Sippican Elementary School band
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34th Holiday House Tour24 viewsPriscilla Bradley, President (right) put the finishing touches on holiday decorations at the clubhouse, aka "The Tavern," 152 Front Street, Marion. Along with participating homeowners, our front door will be open welcoming visitors to our 34th Holiday House Tour on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. During "The Stroll" on Sunday, December 8th, 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm, stop by "The Tavern" for Wassail. For tour ticket & raffle info, see website sippicanwomansclub.org. Photo by Stefanie Knauss.
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Mattapoisett Congregational Church24 viewsCarolyn Pawlishen, Faith Formation Director, organized a children's pageant at Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Children from the community were invited to take part. Katherine Gaudet narrated. Many proud parents and family members were in attendance. Photo by Jennifer Shepley.
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