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Robert Hiller Homecoming314 viewsRobert Hiller III finally returned on March 3 to his Eastover Farms-area home to a grand welcome of family and friends after a bout with the EEE virus that put the Rochester resident in a coma for 19 days and held him in hospital care for seven months. "Excited, happy to be home, happy to see my family, my house and all my friends," Hiller said from his driveway amidst a couple of hundred supporters and media coverage. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Sidewalk Art314 viewsPhoto by Deb Silva
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Valentine Tea313 viewsThe Marion Art Center hosted an American Girl themed Valentine Tea Party on February 6, 2010. Over 20 girls dressed in their pink and red finest enjoyed dainty finger foods, festive cupcakes, red fruit punch, and tea. Morgan Middleton played Kirsten and Phoebe Mock played Singing Bird in the Marion Art Center American Girl mini-musical that accompanied the tea party. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Boat Race313 viewsThe 2010 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Races got off to a good start in warm, sunny weather. About 90 registrants rowed their boats from Grandma Hartley’s Reservoir on Snipatuit Road, down the Mattapoisett River, and to the finish line at the Herring Weir on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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PanMass Challenge313 viewsThe PanMass Challenge at Old Rochester Regional on June 13, 2010, included a longer route for the older kids and a shorter track for the tricycle-riding little ones. Photo courtesy of Mary Avery.
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4th Fireworks313 viewsDespite funding setbacks, the Marion fireworks took place this year at Silver Shell Beach under perfectly clear skies. Revelers enjoyed the patriotic music of Phil Sanborn and the Marion Concert Band while brilliant colors illuminated the harbor. Unless the town can secure a permanent source of funding, next year’s fireworks may be in jeopardy. Photo by Felix Perez.
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4th of July Parade313 viewsThe Marion Benjamin Cushing VFW Post 2425 organized another spectacular Fourth of July parade for Marion Village this year on July 5, 2010. Floats, antique cars, fire engines and lots of farm equipment made their way through the streets of Marion to celebrate the nation’s birthday in style. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Marion Art Center313 viewsThe Marion Art Center is hosting an exhibition entitled “Paintings, Poetry, Sculpture: an Installation” by artist Barbara Thun. The opening reception will be on Friday, October 1 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and will include a gallery talk and poetry reading by the artist in the Patsy Francis Gallery at 7:00 pm. Admission is free. Photo courtesy of the Marion Art Center.
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Defense313 viewsTrish Akins and Dara Midwood teach Tri-Town women a free lesson in self-defense at the Mattapoisett Council on Aging classroom at the Center School on Friday mornings. For more information on this class (open to all ages), call the COA at 508-758-4110. Photos by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Groovy313 viewsA groovy time was had by all at the 1960s Theme Dance Fundraiser ¬– an event supporting next year’s Rochester Country Fair – last Saturday, November 13, 2010 at the Ponderosa. Photos by Felix Perez
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Masonic Lodge313 viewsIn preparation for its 100th anniversary in October 2011, the Marion Masonic Lodge installed new glass mosaics at its building on 13 Spring Street. Photos by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Celtic Farm Fair313 viewsA downpour did not dampen spirits at the Celtic Farm Animal Sanctuary’s inaugural holiday fair on December 12, 2010, in Rochester. Local vendors sold a variety of homemade treats and products with proceeds supporting the care of animals at the sanctuary. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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