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Marion Art Center 15 viewsThe Marion Art Center held an opening reception to showcase the career of local artist Nancy Dyer Mitton on July 12. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Harbormaster15 viewsMarion’s existing harbormaster’s headquarters building was lifted from its elevated underpinnings and relocated directly onto the wharf on July 26. The building was promptly powered up with air conditioning, as construction continues on the new Maritime Center in the northeast corner of the property. A permanent location for the old building has yet to be determined. Photo by Mick Colageo August 1, 2024 edition
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Ray Rose15 viewsRay Rose’s winter trip across the Pacific led to a mission accomplished that put The Wanderer on display all over the eastern world. Photos courtesy Ray Rose - August 8, 2024 edition
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Dolls15 viewsDolls are said to have existed since the Paleolithic Era according to Jenny McIntyre, who on August 6 gave a presentation at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. The dolls on display spanned from the 1800s to the 1960s, looking out at the audience as McIntyre explained the composition of dolls through the ages. The display showed how dolls reflect the breath of human activity from fancy dress to modest burlap coverings and all walks of life. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Old Rochester Regional Junior High School Survival Program15 viewsScenes from the early 1990s will be among the many memories shared on Saturday, August 17, when the Old Rochester Regional Junior High School Survival program holds a 50th anniversary reunion at Ned’s Point. Photos courtesy Michelle Boucher
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JP Powel15 viewsSouth Dartmouth artist JP Powel first draws an image, then paints it out. His display at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library will be up through September. Photos by Marilou Newell and Mick Colageo
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Rochester15 viewsA view from the chapel inside Rochester Cathedral, a 12th and 13th-century structure said to be the second-oldest cathedral in England. It is home to a program of concerts, exhibitions and activities. Located approximately 20 miles southeast of London, the town for which our local Rochester is named also boasts a medieval castle that dates back to the 1120s and was built during the reign of Henry I. Photo by Dr. Ken Laytin
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Mattapoisett15 viewsFaith Ball shared this photo of a beautiful morning after the rainstorm.
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Great Pumpkin Contest15 viewsThe Elizabeth Taber Library is once again celebrating Halloween with their Great Pumpkin Contest. Visitors to the library can check out a real pumpkin for free with their library card, then return their decorated pumpkin by Wednesday October 23 to be entered into the contest. The community will vote on their favorites during our Halloweekend celebration Thursday October 24 to Saturday October 26. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Taber Library
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Mattapoisett River15 viewsDon Cuddy shared this stunning photo of the autumn leaves on the Mattapoisett River.
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Fire Department Open House15 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 Natural History Museum15 viewsOn Saturday, October 18, the Museum Community Program participants enjoyed a beautiful fall day walking Rochester's Shoolman Preserve looking for mushrooms. Mushroom enthusiast Adam Korejwa led our walk through the Oak and Pine upland forest looking for these fascinating specimens. We heard about how the mushroom is merely the fruiting body of the wide network of mycelium which connects all plant and fungal species in order to exchange nutrients and warns of adverse conditions. We saw how some Boletes mush
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