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Derby Days365 viewsOn Saturday, January 30, 2010 Marion's Scouts Pack 32 held the first Pine Wood Derby in three years. The Derby was held at the Sippican School where scouts raced cars weighing less than 5 ounces down a sloped wooden track. Everyone cheered as the wooden cars raced down the track in packs or four. Photo by Felix Perez.
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A Little Snow365 viewsA February 10, 2010 nor’easter was less dramatic than forecasters predicted. Snowfall totals were lower than expected, but the wind still brought isolated power outages to areas in the Tri-Town. Many are hoping that spring is right around the corner… Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Hillbilly Hoedown365 viewsA Hillbilly Dinner Dance was held at Redman Hall in Wareham on Saturday, February 27, 2010 to benefit the 11th annual Rochester Country Fair. After dinner, Twinkies were provided for dessert and The Relics provided music. This year's Rochester Country Fair will be held on August 19, 20 and 21 at Plumb Corner and the theme will be “Hillbilly Days”. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Aquaculture Application365 viewsJob’s Cove is just one of the spots in the Tri-Town being eyed for a pending oyster aquaculture application. Chris and Ben Bryant, brothers from Marion, are hoping to use the spot as a place for their oyster farm, but residents abutting Job’s Cove were not receptive to the idea at their April 7 aquaculture hearing, which has been continued until May 4 at 7:05 pm in the Marion Town House. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Quilt Donation365 viewsDiane LeRoy’s second graders at the Center School made this flannel quilt from recycled scraps and donated it to the New Bedford Women’s Shelter on June 3, 2010. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Dog's Beach365 viewsAmy Hardwick, a Mattapoisett resident, is petitioning to make Goodspeed Island the official dog beach in town. The town has been working to keep the dog waste bag dispenser full, after abutting neighbors have complained about trash and dog waste at Goodspeed. If the petition gets 100 signatures, Goodspeed could be made a dog beach at the next town meeting. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Marion 5K365 viewsApproximately 448 runners participated in the 14th Annual Marion Village 5K on June 26, 2010. The community race raised approximately $6,000 for the Marion Recreational Committee that maintains playground equipment, baseball fields and otherwise enhances the recreational opportunities in Marion. 22-year old Brendan Medeiros of Fall River finished in first place with a time of 16:47. Photo by Laura Pedulli.
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2010 Road Race365 viewsMattapoisett’s 40th Road Race took place on the steamy Saturday morning of July 3, 2010. Over a thousand runners registered for the highly anticipated annual five-mile event. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Story time365 viewsEverything was beachy-keen at the Plumb Corner library in Rochester when youngsters enjoyed a beach-themed storytime with retired kindergarten teacher Ms. Demers on July 16, 2010. A “Teddy Bear” themed storytime is scheduled for July 30 at 10:30 am in the Plumb Corner library – don’t miss it! Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Coastal Explorations365 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wrapped up its July session of Coastal Explorations, but there are still a few opening left in the August session for grades entering 3 and 4. If you would like to register your child for the August session, please go to www.marionmuseum.org and submit the registration form with payment. Photo by Elizabeth Leidhold.
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MLT Bridge365 viewsBryan Buckley and his father Matthew work on the bridge that was installed on a Mattapoisett Land Trust trail as part of Bryan’s Eagle Scout project. Photo by Andrea Buckley.
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Rochester Road Race365 viewsRunners arrange themselves at the starting line of the August 14, 2010 Rochester Road Race. Proceeds from the Rochester Road Race went to benefit Damien’s Pantry in Wareham. Photo courtesy of Chuck Kantner.
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