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Judy Kleven Retires600 viewsScores of admirers gathered on Friday to celebrate the service of Head Librarian Judy Kleven, who retired after 27 years at Elizabeth Taber. Young Max Richins presented Kleven with an Eiffel Tower-themed card, as she hopes to travel to Paris in retirement, while others brought a book-shaped cake and a new cat – Noah. Photos by Joan Hartnett-Barry
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Marion Fireworks 2013600 viewsFireworks at Silvershell Beach. Photos by Felix Perez
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Freezin' for a Reason 2014600 viewsParticipants in the 2014 Polar Plunge on January 1 were encouraged to wear costumes for the event, which raised thousands of dollars for the BAM Foundation. BAM is an organization that offers financial assistance to families battling cancer to help offset the unexpected costs of cancer treatment. Hundreds of people turned out for the event, with over a hundred participants who plunged into 34 degree waters, just a few degrees warmer than the 28 degree air temperature that morning. Photo by Felix Perez
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Con Spirito600 viewsThe Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, performed its Con Spirito program on Sunday February 2 at the Old Rochester Regional High School auditorium. In its 52nd concert season, the band welcomed guest French Horn Instrumentalist Roger Haber, and recognized Trumpeter Edith Pliskin on her 94th birthday coming up next week. The next performance “New York, New York” will be held at Tabor Academy on Sunday, March 16. Photo by Jean Perry
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Old Rochester Regional Athletic Hall of Fame600 viewsJune 21 marked the official Old Rochester Regional Athletic Hall of Fame induction of alumni athletes whose accomplishments will forever be remembered. During an induction banquet, the ORRAHOF honored athletes Charles Jefferson, Steven Heath, Tom DeCosta, Cornelia Dougall, Gretchen Hamer McDonald, and Peter Borsari. Also inducted was trainer Andrew Mendes, Coach Jim Hubbard, and the 1962 Cross Country Team. Photo by Felix Perez
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Brainard Marsh Yoga600 viewsAbout a dozen people enjoyed some gentle yoga by the calm, reflective waters off Brainard Marsh in Marion the early morning of June 21. The Sippican Lands Trust Summer Yoga Series is underway, with adult yoga on select Saturdays at 9:00 am and kids yoga at 10:00. The two other dates scheduled are July 5 and August 16. Photo by Jean Perry
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Butterfly Release600 viewsDebbie Thompson of Marion raised monarch butterflies from caterpillar to chrysalis with her preschool students and finally released them on September 26. This is the second year Thompson raised butterflies, tagged them, and released them into the wild with her students. “For the kids it’s such a magical thing,” said Thompson. The bright blue sky made a spectacular backdrop for the butterflies’ bright wings as they flew away. Photos by Jean Perry
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Old Rochester Regional Hall of Fame600 viewsIt was the annual Bulldogpalooza on Saturday, March 28 for the Old Rochester Regional Hall of Fame. The event was a time for the organization to promote their new inductees and celebrate the big win this year. Above from left to right: ORR Hall of Famers Peter Borsari, Tom DeCosta, Bill Knapton (inductee), Peter Trow, and Steve Heath. Photos by Felix Perez
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Triathalon 12600 viewsIt’s Harbor Days again, and kicking off the events on July 12 was the 2015 Mattapoisett Lions Triathlon as part of the Lions Club’s Harbor Days festivities. Photos by Felix Perez
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“Q” and “U” 600 viewsDeborah Bacciocchi’s kindergarten class at RMS celebrated a wedding of “Q” and “U” on May 16. The bride (a wooden letter "Q") wore a gown sewn with pieces from Bacchiocchi’s wedding gown and the groom wore mixed media/Sharpie formalwear. The gift registry yielded essentials like quarters, quilts, queens, and quartz, all elaborately wrapped by the kids. The reception followed with music, dancing, and cake. Photos by Erin Bednarczyk
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Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike600 viewsThe production of “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” will run August 11-13 and 18-20 at 7:30 pm at the Marion Art Center theater, starring Barbie Burr, Cynthia Latham, David Horne, Adam Roderick, Sam Roderick, Susan Sullivan and Suzie Kokkins. Tickets are $18 for the public, $15 for members. For reservations, call the MAC at 508-748-1266 or email marionartcenter@verizon.net. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Rochester Country Fair600 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair rolled into town on Thursday, August 18, filled the air with the sweet smells of Italian sausage and fried fair food, mixed with the smoke of diesel engines, and created that magical scent we all relish until the fair wrapped up on Sunday, August 21. Tractor pulls, animal shows, kids’ games, music, and wrestling (including the match between The Aardvark and Buck Chuck) delighted us while it lasted in the bucolic setting of Rochester, Massachusetts. Photos by Felix Perez and Jean P
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