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Freezin' for a Reason 2014218 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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Marion Firefighter’s Association 218 viewsThe Marion Firefighter’s Association held a spaghetti dinner fund raiser on Saturday. Chief Joyce is seen above serving up the good stuff. Photo by Jean Perry
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ORR Pep Rally218 viewsPrincipal Michael Devoll gave Old Rochester Regional High School students a “shot in the arm” of school spirit on Friday January 31 – rather overdue for a school with a varsity basketball team currently in first place, a number of losing streaks in sports that have finally come to an end, and an undefeated debate team, among other reasons for students to be proud. Photo by Jean Perry
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Snowman218 viewsThis snowman was spotted guarding Snipatuit Pond Photo by Kristen Mathieu
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FORM Instrumental Concert218 viewsWith nearly 1,000 people under one roof, ORR’s FORM Instrumental Concert ‘rocked’ the house. Middle-school students from Rochester, Marion and Mattapoisett along with junior and senior high school students from ORR showed their audience just why music in public schools is important. The vocal FORM concert is scheduled for March 13, 2014 at ORR High School. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Destination Imagination218 viewsTwo groups of students who participated in the Destination Imagination competition presented their award-winning performances in front of the school (top, right). The fifth grade team members – Griffin, Anthony, Caroline, Paige, and Julia – acted out their scientific challenge on extreme environments called “Popturians.”
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Marion Natural History Museum’s “Composting”218 viewsInvestigating what makes a healthy soil during the Marion Natural History Museum’s “Composting” afterschool program. The students took a look at some of the animals that help to break down compost and built a mini-composter to bring home. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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RMS preforms the Tempest218 viewsShakespeare would be proud of the Rochester Memorial School fifth and sixth-grade students performing this years Shakespearian play, The Tempest. The show is on May 2 at 7:00 pm in the Memorial School Cafetorium. Photo by Jean Perry.
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8th Annual Tiara 5K Mother’s Day Race218 viewsThe Women’s Fund held their 8th Annual Tiara 5K Mother’s Day Race, Walk and Fun Run on a lovely Sunday morning. Dozens turned out to enjoy the music, activities and lovely village course. For more information on the Women’s Fund visit: www.womensfundsema.org. Photos by Felix Perez
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Mattapoisett Museum218 viewsThe Mattapoisett Museum held an opening night for their latest exhibit on June 26. The collection of police and fire department memorabilia brought back many memories for municipal employees on hand at the event. Photos by Marilou Newell.
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Natural History Museum’s Coastal Explorations II Program218 viewsNatural History Museum’s Coastal Explorations II Program
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Rochester Road Race218 viewsThere were 225 runners who competed in the 9th Annual Rochester Road Race on August 9 to raise money and collect food for The Food Pantry at Damien’s Place in Wareham. The 5K race kicked off at Dexter Lane and runners enjoyed perfect running weather for the occasion. Photos by Chuck Kantner
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