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Mattapoisett Public Library160 viewsSee the artistic musings of Ruth Fortier on exhibit now through February 14 at the Mattapoisett Public Library. Fortier received her undergraduate degree in sculpture from the Swain School of Design. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Ned's Point160 viewsSame place, same time a day apart, blizzard 2022. Photos by Ellen Scholter
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Mattapoisett’s Willow Rue160 viewsMattapoisett’s Willow Ruel served as Boston Bruins fan captain before Saturday afternoon’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, followed by an interview with in-arena, game host Michaela Johnson that was shown on the giant videoboard during intermission. The 11-year-old fifth grader at Old Hammondtown Elementary School recently competed in the national Drive, Chip & Putt contest at Augusta National, where she won the chipping event. Photo by Steve Babineau, Sports Action
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160 viewsSaturday’s Pumpkin Palooza hosted by the Marion Council of Aging and the Recreation Department at the Cushing Community Center. Families decorated pumpkins, and children enjoyed face painting, a hula-hoop contest, dancing, a visit from Pine Meadow Farm animals and refreshments supported by Tabor Academy volunteers. Pumpkins were later illuminated, giving the pavilion an eerie weekend presence. Sixty-five families preregistered to participate in the event inspired by Marion citizen Dianne Cosman
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Shenandoah160 viewsShenandoah in Mattapoisett Harbor. It is owned by Martha's Vineyard Ocean Academy. Photo courtesy Lizanne Capper Campbell
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Soapbox Derby160 viewsMarion Cub Scouts Pack 32 hosted its annual Soapbox Derby on Sunday morning on Holmes Street, where children competed in races in homemade racecars. Finishing first was James Whipple of Marion Pack 32, and in second place was Mason Rivera of Rochester Pack 30. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Keep on Plungin’ 160 viewsThe annual Keep on Plungin’ New Year’s Day swim drew well over 100 participants to Mattapoisett Town Beach, continuing a tradition started in 2013 by Will and Michelle Huggins to help families facing expenses related to cancer care. In the last two years, the community-driven effort has benefitted three families and Dana Farber with a $1,000 donation in Huggins’ honor. This year, organizers anticipate supporting at least two more families with checks for $2,000. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum160 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s after-school group had fun with hands-on inspections of some of our local amphibian species. We took a look at Green frog tadpoles, Wood frog and salamander egg masses. We also looked at some of our aquatic invertebrates, such as Water boatman, Caddisfly larvae and others that help by breaking down the leaves at the bottom of the pool and starting the forest food chain. Check out our upcoming programs at marionmuseum.org. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Planting Sunflowers160 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust and Center School put together an activity whereby first graders planted sunflowers in Dunseith Park in Mattapoisett. The sunflowers teach science to the children, are visible to cars passing by and show solidarity with Ukraine. Photos by Marilou Newell and Don Cuddy
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Touch-A-Truck160 viewsSaturday’s Touch-A-Truck event sponsored by the Marion Fire Department at Silvershell Beach. Photos by Jared Melanson
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ORR Class of 2021159 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 Janelle LaPointe
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Mattapoisett Woman's Club Garden Tour159 viewsThe Mattapoisett Woman's Club Garden Tour covered properties on both sides of Route 6 including homes in the village area and two addresses at the Bay Club on June 24. Photos by Mick Colageo
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