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Marion Natural History Museum112 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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2023 Halloween Cover Contest112 views2023 Halloween Cover Contest entry by Brooke Yoo
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Dunseith Gardens112 viewsPeople gathered on Saturday morning at Dunseith Gardens in Mattapoisett to enjoy the “Coretta” story walk, a collaboration of the Mattapoisett Land Trust, Tri-Town Against Racism, and the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. The story walk based on the autobiography of Coretta Scott King points to the importance of providing children with printed reading materials that represent diversity and inclusion.
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Salty Fry112 viewsEileen Newell shared this photo of daughter Reese Newell, with a French fry that looks like Salty from their recent takeout.
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Friends of Old Rochester Music112 viewsThe Friends of Old Rochester Music (F.O.R.M.) recently held their Scholarship concerts in the ORR High School gymnasium, featuring all five ORR districts. Choirs performed on March 5 and bands on March 12. The Sippican Chorus featured soloists Olivia Crillo and Gigi Arone. Choral music teachers Sarah Leahy (Old-Hammondtown) and Susan Audette (Rochester Memorial School) directed their respective choruses. Photos courtesy ORR District
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Marion Natural History Museum112 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s Community group had a terrific morning doing some bird watching with Justin Barrett last week. Justin is the president of the Nasketucket Bird Club and longtime member of the museum’s Board of Directors. We saw 28 different species including a yellow rumpled warbler, a pine warbler, an eastern towhee, Downey woodpeckers, northern flickers and many chipping sparrows. The museum wishes to thank Justin for sharing his expertise with the group. Upcoming museum programs are av
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STEAM-a-palooza112 viewsRochester Memorial School hosted STEAM-a-palooza on May 16, as RMS students wowed visitors with science, technology, engineering and art displays, along with a musical performance in the gymnasium. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett’s Memorial Day112 viewsMattapoisett’s Memorial Day Observances were highlighted by community-wide participation that included hosts Florence Eastman American Legion Post 280, the Police and Fire departments, Scouts performing color-guard duties, the Old Hammondtown Elementary School Band, Showstoppers, students Hadley Perron and Geneva Gerrior and others. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Natural History Museum112 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum afterschool group attempted to get to Bird Island on May 22 to visit the nesting tern population. Unfortunately, due to high winds and rough surf, we didn’t get all the way out there but enjoyed getting soaked on the ride out. We stopped briefly at Ram Island to try to get a little dried off before heading home. The kids had a blast checking out the beach and collecting shells. Thank you to Andrew Miller and the Marion Harbormaster’s office for arranging such a fun day. Pho
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Eagle Scout112 viewsWith help from volunteers, including members of Boy Scouts Troop 31, Noah Bellefeuille of Rochester directed the construction of two large picnic tables as his Eagle Scout project on June 1 at Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School. Situated near the vernal pool just south of the athletic fields, the tables will serve students and science-related activities. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Eagle Scout112 viewsWith help from volunteers, including members of Boy Scouts Troop 31, Noah Bellefeuille of Rochester directed the construction of two large picnic tables as his Eagle Scout project on June 1 at Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School. Situated near the vernal pool just south of the athletic fields, the tables will serve students and science-related activities. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Maureen Riley112 viewsRochester resident Maureen Riley, 102, was honored last week with the Boston Post Cane at the Rochester Senior Center. Minhtram Tran represented Plymouth County, and Maureen Flanagan represented the office of Senator Michael Rodrigues in recognizing Riley. Photos by Jeff Wagner
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