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Christmas Day Swim320 viewsOn Christmas Day 2014, about 50 hardy souls, young and old alike, ran with yelps of joy into 42-degree winter waters at Mattapoisett’s Town Beach. This annual event raises funds for Helping Hands and Hooves, a nonprofit organization in Mattapoisett that provides horseback riding lessons and therapeutic sessions for people with special needs. Photos by Marilou Newell
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2015 Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge320 viewsThe 2015 Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge on New Year’s Day at Town Beach in Mattapoisett was a splashing success, according to event coordinator Michelle Huggins. The third annual polar plunge raised nearly $10,000 to provide financial assistance to local families battling cancer. Many participants donned costumes, competing for the best costume trophy. Photo by Felix Perez
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Marion Art Center Members Show320 viewsMembers of the Marion Art Center showcased their work during the opening reception of the MAC Annual Winter Members Show on January 9. Members were allowed to submit up to three pieces, and MAC Executive Director Deborah Bokelkamp said members not only have artistic skill, but they possess the skill of self-expression. “The person doing it feels it,” said Bokelkamp. “It’s not just the act, it’s the expression.” The show runs until February 28. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Firefighter’s Association320 viewsThe Marion Firefighter’s Association held its annual spaghetti supper fundraiser on Saturday, January 31 at the Marion VFW. The money raised goes towards purchasing gear, supplies, and equipment outside the regular Fire Department budget. Hungry guests came for the spaghetti and stayed for the fun. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Pinewood Derby Time320 viewsMarion Cub Scout Troop #32 had its annual Pinewood Derby on February 8 at the Marion Congregational Church. Scouts assembled and designed their wooden racecars hoping to come in first place or win a prize for most original car or coolest car. Photos by Felix Perez
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Sharing Your Passion: Personal Collections320 viewsThe Mattapoisett Historical Society’s event “Sharing Your Passion: Personal Collections” on February 26 made for an exciting and eclectic display of rare, as well as seemingly random, objects. Left: Old Prince Albert tobacco boxes are lined up from Katherine Gaudet’s collection of rare tins. Right: Guests admire Nate Bekemeier’s quirky collection of items he collected over the years, each with its own story attached, stored inside his handmade display table. Photos by Felix Perez
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Marion Natural History Museum320 viewsLast week the Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool crew explored a variety of ways to identify trees without their leaves. By looking at bark, leaf scar arrangement and even using their sense of smell, the students had a chance to explore trees and woody shrubs without their usual foliage. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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OHBBall 4219320 viewsIn a close game, the Old Hammondtown School students outplayed the Old H teachers 41-40 during the annual students vs. teachers basketball game Friday night. The game was held at the ORR gymnasium and bleachers were packed with families and supporters. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Free Library320 viewsChildren flocked to the Mattapoisett Free Library on April 4 for two special events – one to learn about composting with Dr. John Porter and the other where Tricia Weaver taught kids about wind. Photos by Felix Perez
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Sweeney Todd320 viewsStarring in the ORR High School Drama Club production “Sweeney Todd,” Emily Faulkner plays Mrs. Lovett with Kyle Costa as Sweeney Todd. The play opens on Thursday, April 9 at 7:30 pm with further showings April 10-11 at 7:30 pm and April 12 at 2:00 pm. Photo by Felix Perez
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Winter Farmer’s Market320 viewsWinter is over, and the indoor Winter Farmer’s Market season almost is, too. There is one more left before the regular outdoor seasonal farmer’s market starts up again on Tuesday, June 2 outside the Old Rochester Regional Junior High School. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Walt Whitman 320 viewsStephen Collins portraying America’s poet Walt Whitman entertains guests at the Mattapoisett Public Library on April 19. Collins bases his one-man performance on a script written by Michael Z. Keamy titled, “Unlaunch’d Voices: An Evening with Walt Whitman.” Photo by Felix Perez
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