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Salty 100 Regatta99 viewsRed Shift reaches the finish line of the inaugural Salty 100 regatta, raced August 27-28 from Marion harbor beyond Point Judith, Rhode Island, and back. Red Shift, skippered by Jo Riley of Massachusetts Maritime Academy, finished the race in 21 hours, 14 minutes and 15 seconds and was runner-up among the 11 boats in the PHRF 145 class. The winner was Piper Lance, skippered by Brian Sager of the Beverly Yacht Club, finishing in 20:57:37. Photo by Becky Tougas
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Marion Town Party135 viewsSilvershell Beach provided a new site and the harbor a new backdrop for the Marion Town Party, held on August 28 for the first time in two years. Photos by Ryan Feeney - September 2, 2021 edition
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Morning Kayaking99 viewsAs with many mornings, not a ripple was seen or felt across Mattapoisett Harbor except those made by kayaker Cecile Callahan as August got underway. More recent tidal interference brought on by tropical storm Henri and the full moon have since receded, leaving us with our own peaceful if dreamy water world again. Photo by Laura McLean. August 26, 2021 edition
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Seven Stars107 viewsAfter spending the past 20 years building his dream sailboat in his yard in upstate New York, Paul Thompson intended to launch his boat in Newport, Rhode Island, but had trouble finding a transport company to haul the boat down to New England shores until Mattapoisett-based Tom Brownell arranged to bring “Seven Stars” to Mattapoisett Harbor, where it was finally launched on August 14. Photos by Mick Colageo August 19, 2021 edition
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Gia Doonan95 viewsGia Doonan was back home in Rochester on August 5, stopping in the village area during her Police and Fire escort to greet relatives and friends including her mother Liza en route to their Sarah Sherman Road home. Doonan, a Tabor Academy graduate, was a member of the United States Women's 8 rowing team, which finished out of the medal running by a mere 0.16 seconds in the July 29 medal race in the Tokyo Olympics. Photo by Mick Colageo - August 12, 2021 edition
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Tunnel Trouble135 viewsAn underground tunnel was recently discovered beside the Marion Town House running in the direction of the Elizabeth Taber Library. It was learned that the tunnel extends all the way to the front of Sippican Elementary School. It houses an active sewer line and shows evidence of other functions that could date back to the origins of the buildings. Photo by Mick Colageo - August 5, 2021 edition
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Tabor Academy206 viewsTabor Academy's seal sits on the walkway outside the Stroud Academic Center on the Marion campus where new Head of School Tony Jaccaci officially began his tenure on July 1. Originally from Andover, Jaccaci had previously spent his career in Middletown, Rhode Island; Shanghai, China; and Cincinnati, Ohio. Photo courtesy of Ryan Feeney - July 29, 2021 edition
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Harbor Days374 viewsRoss Kessler, the king lion of the Mattapoisett Lions Club, displays the brass cap on the time capsule that was planted under the bandstand at Shipyard Park 50 years ago. The unearthing of the time capsule was held on Saturday night during the Lions Club's annual Harbor Days festival. Photo by Ryan Feeney - July 22, 2021 edition
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Nolan Fest143 viewsThe first-ever Nolan Fest was held on July 11 at Silvershell Beach in Marion to honor the late Nolan Gibbons, who tragically passed away on August 18, 2020. The festival featured live music and words presented by area and national contributors, along with video tributes and a fire show. Nolan's parents, Warren and Sheila Gibbons, of Marion, hosted the event that included Acapop! Kids members Eliza Pryor and Preston Howell. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Marion Garden Group149 viewsThe Marion Garden Group hosted a tour on June 25, beginning in Bicentennial Park and circulating through the town to enjoy the cultivated beauty of the season. Photos by Ryan Feeney. July 1, 2021 edition
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Brotherhood Ride 148 viewsJosh Fardy Jr., 21 months, had himself a ball the way only a kid can, stomping his firefighter boots to the music and splashing in a puddle during the June 12 Kids Brotherhood Ride at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School. The Marion resident's father, Josh Fardy Sr., is a Marion firefighter. Children preregistered for the event that raised upwards of $3,000 that will go to families affected by the loss of a first responder in the line of duty. Photo by Mick Colageo - June 17, 2021 edition
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ORR Class of 2021128 viewsSaturday’s commencement exercises at Old Rochester Regional High School saw 188 members of the Class of 2021 graduate, and they and their families heard speeches from Valedictorian Katelyn Luong and Class President Bess Pierre, along with words from keynote members of the district and school administration. Cary Humphrey, who is leaving the ORR School Committee after a decade of service including his role as chairperson, handed out diplomas. Photos by Ryan Feeney - June 10, 2021 edition
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