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Keep on Plungin’ 296 viewsThe annual Keep on Plungin’ New Year’s Day swim drew well over 100 participants to Mattapoisett Town Beach, continuing a tradition started in 2013 by Will and Michelle Huggins to help families facing expenses related to cancer care. In the last two years, the community-driven effort has benefitted three families and Dana Farber with a $1,000 donation in Huggins’ honor. This year, organizers anticipate supporting at least two more families with checks for $2,000. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Shared Use Path 296 viewsAt one time an open field, this wooded area behind the Benson Brook Landfill in Marion was home to a tower. Its cable anchors are still in place, along with pieces of a very rusty automobile frame. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Grade 2 Basketball League296 viewsGrade 2 Basketball League
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Pink Donuts 296 viewsPink donuts have become a symbol of mental-health awareness and suicide prevention in Marion. On Monday, the town took part in “Pink Donuts for Alec Day” honoring the memory of Alec White by enjoying his favorite donut, pink frosted. Residents are encouraged to celebrate Alec’s memory and raise awareness by posting a social-media photo with a pink donut and the hashtag #pinkdonutsforalec. Photos courtesy Town of Marion
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Planting Sunflowers296 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust and Center School put together an activity whereby first graders planted sunflowers in Dunseith Park in Mattapoisett. The sunflowers teach science to the children, are visible to cars passing by and show solidarity with Ukraine. Photos by Marilou Newell and Don Cuddy
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Sunset at Pico Beach296 viewsSunset at Pico Beach. Photo by Jennifer Shepley
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Fire Department Open House296 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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Mattapoisett Clean-up296 viewsMattapoisett Clean-up. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Sunset at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett296 viewsSunset at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett. Photo shared by Jen Shepley. November 28, 2024 edition
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Marion Natural History Museum296 viewsAfter learning how to build a snake hibernaculum, a beaver lodge, and a bear den, the group tried their hand at creating miniatures for museum display. The beaver lodge was tested to see if it held water back and still kept the lodge dry inside. It was a huge success! Feel free to come in to view any of these creations during the museum’s open hours. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold.
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Riptides Swim Team296 viewsTri-town athletes dominate the roster of the Gleason Family YMCA Riptides swim team that captured eighth place overall out of some 50 squads at last weekend’s New England Swim Championship held in Worcester. Individual medalists included Jason Anderson, Chris Glover, Ava Gagliardi, Charlie Hall, and Noella Michaud. Photos by Mick Colageo and courtesy Riptides.
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Marion Department of Public Works296 viewsThe Marion Department of Public Works will be moving this year into a new facility nearing its completion at Benson Brook. The project is coming in under budget. Photos by Mick Colageo
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