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Tri-Town Youth Baseball Players46 viewsTri-Town youth baseball players are fundraising to pay for a trip to Cooperstown, New York, to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame. On April 7 on Cannon Street, three players sold sweet bread and potted plants to local residents. Enterprising players Nolan Cameron, Teddy Sanders and Owen Rider politely rang doorbells and knocked on doors in an attempt to pay their way to the Hall of Fame. Photo by Jennifer F. Shepley
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Flag Ceremony46 viewsMattapoisett Firefighter Barry Lima along with Explorers from the junior firefighters program raised a flag that previously had flown over the World Trade Center site. The flag has been on a tour of the country since 2021 stopping at Police and Fire Stations where ceremonies are held to remember the fallen firefighters and police officers whose service in the face of unspeakable horror should never be forgotten.
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Sippican Woman's Evening Book Club46 viewsReady for the Kentucky Derby, the Sippican Woman's Evening Book Club members were all decked out to discuss the novel "Horse" by Geraldine Brooks at a recent meeting. From left: Jill Pittman, Jeanne Bruen, Mary Verni, Lorraine Heffernan, Kathy Tibbetts, Janet Wallace and Lee Williamson. Photo courtesy of Deborah Bush
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Scholarships46 viewsOld Rochester Regional Visual Art Teacher Kate Butler presents Joseph E. Dupre IV with the Priscilla Hathaway Art Scholarship, and MLT Chair of Education Ellen P. Flynn presents Reagan Rock with the Blanche B. Perry Scholarship. Photos courtesy of Ellen P. Flynn
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Wildlife46 viewsWildlife spotted in Robert Pina’s backyard on Point Road in Marion.
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Boba-tea Stand46 viewsEmma Daniel, left, and Ruby Cambra at their boba-tea stand in Rochester, where the two children offered the drink made of tapioca pearls in a variety of flavors. This less-expensive version of the popular drink available in coffee shops was a big hit locally, and the two children, ages 8 and 7 respectively, donated the $102 they received in tips to the Fairhaven Animal Shelter. Photos courtesy of Cambra and Daniel families
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Christmas Day Plunge46 viewsAt 94, Bob Humphrey was the elder statesman participating in the Christmas Day plunge held at Mattapoisett Town Beach, which including 47 swimmers and raised $2,595 in donations for the benefit of Helping Hands & Hooves. While December 25 was unseasonably mild, the water temperature in the harbor was still chilly as the effort inspired camaraderie among participating friends and couples. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Keep on Plungin’ 46 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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MAC Member's Show46 viewsNow on exhibit at the Marion Art Center is the Winter Members’ Show featuring works that range from oils, watercolors, wood sculpture, stained glass, textiles to pottery and photographs. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Solar Eclipse46 viewsLocal photographer Robert Price was in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, for Monday afternoon’s solar eclipse and shared his photos with The Wanderer.
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Marion Veteran's Day45 viewsJames R. Holmes, the J.C. Wylie Chair of Maritime Strategy at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, spoke to Marion citizens gathered at Old Landing for Veterans Day observances on November 11. Also speaking were Select Board Chair Norm Hills, Town Administrator Jay McGrail, and the Reverend Eric E. Fialho, rector of St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church. Supporting with their participation were Marion Cub Scouts and the Sippican Elementary School Band under the direction of Hannah Moore.
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