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Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge263 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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Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge263 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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Marion FF Spaghetti Dinner263 viewsThe Marion Fire Fighter’s Association held its annual spaghetti dinner on Saturday, January 14 at the Marion Social Club. The community fundraiser helps to purchase equipment not otherwise covered in the annual budget. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Tabor Academy Plunge263 viewsTabor Academy students and faculty’ took the plunge’ on January 22 during the school’s first annual Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics, raising $12,300! Temps were in the 50s, but the water was a cool 45 degrees. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Natural History Museum263 viewsOn Wednesday, the Marion Natural History Museum's after school group brought in their collections of rocks and minerals, coins, coral, and even Star Wars figures. We spoke about the history of collecting nature-related artifacts worldwide, beginning with "cabinets of curiosities" owned by individuals through modern day museums, and how studying these specimens helps us gain historic perspective. The group explored the museum's collections of minerals, shells, bird eggs and nests, among many other items.
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Mattapoisett Woman's Club263 viewsAmy Wilmot, Interpreter for the Department of Conservation and Resources of Massachusetts, was the guest speaker at the Mattapoisett Woman's Club March 16 meeting. Pictured here are: Elaine Grant, Corresponding Secretary of the Mattapoisett Woman's Club; Amy Wilmot, Interpreter for the Department of Conservation and Resources of Massachusetts; and Kathy McAuliffe, President of the Mattapoisett Woman's Club. Photo courtesy of Karen Gardner
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Cardboard Boat Race 263 viewsORRJHS held the 6th annual Cardboard Boat Race on June 15 during S.C.O.P.E. week for 7th grade students. S.C.O.P.E. – Student Centered Opportunities for Personal Enrichment – is a week-long program that offers activities that challenge students while having fun! In addition to the cardboard boat race at the Mattapoisett YMCA, the week was filled with trips, tours, and activities, such as team building and the ropes course at the Dartmouth YMCA, a visit to Historic Faneuil Hall. Photo courtesy Kathryn Gauvin
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Back By Popular Demand 263 viewsAnd the rockets’ red glare, fireworks bursting in air over Sippican Harbor during the Marion fireworks, which resumed this year after a surge in fundraising efforts to bring the tradition back to Silvershell Beach. Photo by Jean Perry
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No Rain On This Parade 263 viewsThe Marion 4th of July parade on Tuesday went on as planned, winding through the village streets and receiving the usual fanfare. Photos by Jean Perry
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Living History 263 viewsIt looked like July 8, 1776 at Silvershell Beach in Marion this past Saturday. Folks from the Fairhaven Village Militia and Wareham Militia Group in conjunction with Marion Recreation and the Marion Cultural Council took spectators back in time to Colonial Massachusetts during a weekend-long encampment at the beach. Participants in olde-tyme apparel demonstrated what life was like in the 1770s during the Revolutionary War through demonstrations of drilling, cooking, and flintlock musket use. Photos by Jean
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Super-Dupering in the Street 263 viewsMain Street in Marion was the scene for the annual First Congregational Church Super Duper Fun Fair on July 29. The fair, which is always an anticipated and memorable community event, brought scores of people out in spite of threatening weather. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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