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Marion Veterans Day Observance361 viewsDuring the Marion Veterans Day observance on Friday morning, the townspeople of Marion expressed a heartfelt thank you to the Benjamin D. Cushing VFW Post 2425, which in return gave a moving farewell as it disbanded this year and donated the VFW building to the town. Emotions were evident on the faces of the VFW Post 2425 members, as well as selectmen and those in attendance. Photos by Jean Perry
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Sole Survivor361 viewsTri-Town Relay for Life team “Sole Survivor” held its annual wreath sale over the holiday weekend at the old Al’s Yankee Clipper on Route 6 in Marion. Wreaths, as well as handmade kissing balls and evergreen decorations will remain on sale on Saturday and Sunday until Christmas or until supplies run out – and they are going fast! Photos by Jean Perry
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Christmas Lights 361 viewsMarino Carreiro submitted this photo of his house at 59 Acushnet Road. The house has up to 40,000 holiday lights this year, and passersby, he says, are welcome to sit on the sleigh to take pictures.
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Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge361 viewsIt takes a certain type of person to jump into the cold ocean on New Year’s morning. Behold, the locals who fit that description as they enjoy a frosty January 1st at Mattapoisett Town Beach for the annual Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge! Hundreds lined the beach to take the plunge, with bundled spectators watching from the sidelines and cheering as the plungers charged ahead screaming and shrieking with exhilaration. Proceeds from the plunge benefit locals battling cancer. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mattapoisett Woman's Club361 viewsLeft to right: Erin Burlinson, Nancy Fletcher, Karen Gardner, Mary O'Keefe, Peg Olney, and Ellen Flynn of the Mattapoisett Woman's Club Garden Group met to make floral arrangements. Thanks to the Mattapoisett Public Library for the use of its meeting room for our meetings. Photo courtesy Karen Gardner
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Mattapoisett Woman's Club361 viewsThe Garden Group of the Mattapoisett Woman's Club enjoyed a unique tour of the Blue Garden in Newport, RI, on June 15. Originally designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and his firm, the Blue Garden has been restored to include water features and pergolas. It is a private property open by appointment only. Photo courtesy Bev Gleason
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Back to School 361 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 361 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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Ryan McFee361 viewsThis week’s Tri-Town Profile features area artist and Mattapoisett resident Ryan McFee. McFee has an art studio/gallery in New Bedford and is also known for his large-scale murals and street art. Photos by Jonathan Comey
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Tractor Pull361 viewsThe NEATTA enjoyed a gorgeous fall day in Rochester for its annual fall tractor pulling event on Saturday at the Rochester Country Fair grounds that were once again, albeit briefly, filled with the familiar sights, sounds, and smells of diesel smoke we all expect from a good day at the tractor pulls! Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Natural History Museum361 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum after school group had a great time working with natural materials to create structures, candleholders, jewelry boxes, cairns, and a communal landscape complete with bridge, benches, and trees. As usual, the kids exhibited outstanding cooperation, creativity, and imagination. The museum thanks the following for helping the students with their creations: David Dodge, Faye Parker, Katie Resendiz, Kylie Snider, Alex Giannans and Evan Costa. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Rochester Country Fair361 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair is a first prize event! Even torrential rains couldn’t dampen the spirits at this amazing event. Photo by Felix Perez
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