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Rochester Tree Lighting355 viewsMonday, December 5, was the night of the annual Rochester Tree Lighting. Folks enjoyed festive music by the RMS chorus and band, and witnessed the grand entrance of Santa Claus aboard Rochester’s big yellow fire ladder truck with lights blazing and sirens sounding. Photos by Jean Perry
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Kindness Rocks355 viewsInspired by The Kindness Rocks Project, the Junior Friends of the Plumb Library have hidden brightly decorated stones along the paths at Church Wildlife Conservation Area in Rochester to serve as small messages of kindness to the passerby. Photos by Jean Perry
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Self Defense355 viewsMajor Dwayne Fortes and Lt. Jennifer Keegan of the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department instructed a group of women from all age groups on how to defend themselves during a physical assault. The program that Fortes spearheaded and developed combines marshal arts with traditional evasive moves. The May 10 event was hosted by the Mattapoisett Recreation Department. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Back to School 355 viewsParents and students waited excitedly outside the Sippican School doors on Monday night, waiting to attend the annual Open House when students get to meet their new teachers and view their new classrooms. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Historical Society 355 viewsThe Rochester Historical Society gave a preview of their photographic installation on Rochester's farming history and culture through the centuries. The exhibit opens September 30 at the Historical Society Museum located at 355 County Road in the old East Rochester Church. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Bee Talk355 viewsLocal cranberry grower and beekeeper Paul Rinta demonstrated honey extraction during a presentation on the plight of bees in North America given by his wife and business partner Linda Rinta, a local bee expert and educator. The event was a partnership between the Sippican Land Trust and Marion Garden Group and took place on September 30. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Salty's Hat355 viewsEarly this past Friday, December 1, as folks were rushing to work and children settling into school, an annual tradition transpired in Mattapoisett at the corner of Route 6 and North Street. With the placement of the Santa hat upon the head of our beloved Salty the Seahorse, the holiday season officially began. As they do every year, the folks at Brownell Systems assisted the Mattapoisett Land Trust in the placement of the hat via a tall crane. Photo by Paul Lopes
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Marion Holiday Stroll355 views It was all about Santa on December 10 for the annual Marion Holiday Stroll, although at first the Grinch stole the show (but not Christmas) until Santa made his big arrival at Town Wharf to the chanting of his name, stealing back from the Grinch his rightful place as the center of attention. Photos by Jean Perry
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Holiday in the Park355 viewsIt looked like another record turnout at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett on December 9 for the annual Holiday in the Park and tree lighting. The tent was stuffed with hot foods, cocoa, donuts, Christmas cookies, and the hundreds of people in line to warm up out of the snowy cold. Did you miss the tree lighting? See The Wanderer Facebook page for a video capturing the magical moment. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Natural History Museum355 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum after school group had a wonderful time exploring what works (and what doesn't) when constructing a wooden sailboat. The students constructed their own boat, either a single hull or catamaran, and added a sail and keel. After decorating their vessels, students raced the boats down two long rain gutters filled with water. Many thanks to engineer Mark Whalen for yet another terrific program! Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Take Your Child to the Library Day355 views“Take Your Child to the Library Day” is the day when libraries get to shine. At the Mattapoisett Library, kids lined up for an original work of balloon art by Chip Rascal while they also explored the various non-book offerings in the children’s section. Photos by Jean Perry
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Maple Sugar Season355 viewsIn Rochester, Mike Forand and his son Tim spend this time of year tapping their maple trees and boiling down the sap to make their own Rochester-made maple syrup. Photos by Jean Perry
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