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Mattapoisett Veteran's Day100 viewsMattapoisett Veteran's Day
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Tanker Donation100 viewsRochester Fire Lieutenant Kevin Richard, center, and Fire Chief Scott Weigel, right, talk with Jim Wiksten of RYCO Excavation before Monday morning’s departure of the town’s surplus tanker truck on a 1,229-mile journey to Cayce, Kentucky. The small community in the nation’s heartland was devastated by a December 10 tornado, and its fire department was demolished as a result. Having recently replaced the aged tanker truck, the Town of Rochester got word and made repairs Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Mattapoisett Woman’s Club100 viewsAt the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club luncheon on March 17, members donated to support World Central Kitchen for Ukraine and filled a jar with cash and checks totaling $500. The next afternoon, March 18, several members of the Garden Group collaborated to create window-box displays at the Mattapoisett Post Office. The design was created by Sharon Doyon to show support for the people of Ukraine. The Garden Group was honored to have several people stop to comment and thank them for their efforts
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Fenway Park100 viewsOn April 28, the Marion Council on Aging toured Fenway Park. Photos courtesy of Robert Pina
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Memorial Day100 viewsRobert Pina shared photos of the annual planting of geraniums at veterans’ graves for Memorial Day.
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Mattapoisett Memorial Day100 viewsAmerican Legion Florence Eastman Post 280 hosted the annual Mattapoisett Memorial Day observances with a moving ceremony held at Center School. Pictured are members of the legion with Veteran's Agent Chris Gerrior, who is also seen saluting after placing flowers at Memorial Park. The Mattapoisett Police color guard took part in the procession. American Legion member George Randall recited the Gettysburg Address, Old Rochester Regional Junior High student Sasha Volkema read the governor's proclamation and re
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Center School Clock100 viewsBehind the clock that faces all four directions at Center School are three levels of mechanics that make the hands move, the bell ring and the machine operate. The clock serves as an in-house museum for schoolchildren to learn about how things worked before the digital age. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Cuttyhunk100 viewsWendy Copps conducted an “Ocean in Motion” exercise at Barges Beach, and Kate Armstrong led children in an exploration of the saltmarsh as part of Old Hammondtown Elementary School’s field trip to Cuttyhunk on June 16. Approximately 70 Grade 6 graduates made the ferry ride from Mattapoisett to take part in a science field trip organized by the Mattapoisett Land Trust Education Committee and held in conjunction with the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the STEAM Academy. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum100 viewsTed and Liz Brainard visit with Coahuila, a 700-pound meteorite, during the June 25 celebration of 150 years of the Marion Natural History Museum and the Elizabeth Taber Library. Select Board Chairman Randy Parker visited with museum volunteers, and children enjoyed a wide range of summer activities. The meteorite, on loan from the Harvard Museum of Natural History, will be in Marion for the next three to five years. Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold
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Blessing of the Animals100 viewsOn July 9, the Mattapoisett Congressional Church held a Blessing of the Animals event. Local doggie celebrity Breton stopped by to receive good wishes from Rev. Dr. Richard Wolf. Breton is a well-known assistant at the Mattapoisett Library’s children’s department and lives with Lenore Everett. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Massachusetts Fire Academy 100 viewsThe Massachusetts Fire Academy conducted a 48-hour class on Saturday involving Fire personnel from the region at Magnolia Cranberry located on Sherman Briggs’ bog accessible off Front Street. The class focused on operating the engine (pumper) in both rural areas and areas with fire hydrants. Seven students enrolled from Marion Fire Department were enrolled. According to Marion Fire Chief Brian Jackvony, the class was originally scheduled for completion in 2020 but was postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Nature’s Celebration100 viewsJennifer Francis shared this photo of nature’s celebration after the storm taken from Piney Point looking across Wings Cove.
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