Members of the Saco Valley Fire Association run into the water, with David Jordan in front at right, during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Members of the Saco Valley Fire Association run into the water, with David Jordan in front at right, during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Members of the Saco Valley Fire Association Kaci Kiesman and Angel Bonilla splash in the cold water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Andrea Ricketson (left) and Adrienne Micks walk through the cold water hand-in-hand during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
2025 Miss Mount Washington Valley Teen second runner-up Chloe Dupre of Denmark holds her crown as she wades into the water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Cassandra Chan (center) and the White Mountain Oil run into the water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital Dr. Steve Caffrey pops out of the water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The "Cold Paws, Warm Hearts" team, led by young jumper Madelyn Patterson, runs into the water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. From left: Kim Shepard, Ruth Godfrey, Matt Shepard, Madelyn Patterson, and Kimberly Patterson. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The "Cold Paws, Warm Hearts" team, led by young jumper Madelyn Patterson, runs into the water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. From left: Matt and Kim Shepard, Ruth Godfrey, Madelyn Patterson, Alena Hannick, and Kimberly Patterson. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Members of the True North Veterinary Hospital team (from left Kate Battenfelder, Eve Battenfelder, Molly Reynolds, Calla Battenfelder, Lauren Burke and Leah Perez) splash into the cold water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Members of the True North Veterinary Hospital team (from left Kate Battenfelder, Eve Battenfelder, Molly Reynolds, Calla Battenfelder, Lauren Burke and Leah Perez) splash into the cold water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jayden McGlinchey (center) and the "Frosty Paws" team run into the water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jayden McGlinchey (center) flips into the water with the "Frosty Paws" team during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Members of the "Frosty Paws" team (from left) Cam Zogopoulos, Joycelyn McGlinchey and Gavin Dolloff wade into the water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Theresa Marshall (center) and the rest of the ninth group plunge into the water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A large group of plungers run into the cold water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Bridgton Town Manager Donny Kasprzak wades into the water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A costumed group of plungers run into the water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Harvest Hills Animal Shelter Executive Director Joan McBurnie talks to the crowd and participants before the plunge begins at the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital team wades into the water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Members of the True North Veterinary Hospital team (with Kate and Calla Battenfelder and Lauren Burke at center) splash into the cold water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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Members of the Saco Valley Fire Association run into the water, with David Jordan in front at right, during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Members of the Saco Valley Fire Association run into the water, with David Jordan in front at right, during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Members of the Saco Valley Fire Association Kaci Kiesman and Angel Bonilla splash in the cold water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Andrea Ricketson (left) and Adrienne Micks walk through the cold water hand-in-hand during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
2025 Miss Mount Washington Valley Teen second runner-up Chloe Dupre of Denmark holds her crown as she wades into the water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Cassandra Chan (center) and the White Mountain Oil run into the water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital Dr. Steve Caffrey pops out of the water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The "Cold Paws, Warm Hearts" team, led by young jumper Madelyn Patterson, runs into the water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. From left: Kim Shepard, Ruth Godfrey, Matt Shepard, Madelyn Patterson, and Kimberly Patterson. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The "Cold Paws, Warm Hearts" team, led by young jumper Madelyn Patterson, runs into the water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. From left: Matt and Kim Shepard, Ruth Godfrey, Madelyn Patterson, Alena Hannick, and Kimberly Patterson. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Members of the True North Veterinary Hospital team (from left Kate Battenfelder, Eve Battenfelder, Molly Reynolds, Calla Battenfelder, Lauren Burke and Leah Perez) splash into the cold water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Members of the True North Veterinary Hospital team (from left Kate Battenfelder, Eve Battenfelder, Molly Reynolds, Calla Battenfelder, Lauren Burke and Leah Perez) splash into the cold water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jayden McGlinchey (center) and the "Frosty Paws" team run into the water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jayden McGlinchey (center) flips into the water with the "Frosty Paws" team during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Members of the "Frosty Paws" team (from left) Cam Zogopoulos, Joycelyn McGlinchey and Gavin Dolloff wade into the water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Theresa Marshall (center) and the rest of the ninth group plunge into the water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A large group of plungers run into the cold water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Bridgton Town Manager Donny Kasprzak wades into the water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A costumed group of plungers run into the water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Harvest Hills Animal Shelter Executive Director Joan McBurnie talks to the crowd and participants before the plunge begins at the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital team wades into the water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Members of the True North Veterinary Hospital team (with Kate and Calla Battenfelder and Lauren Burke at center) splash into the cold water during the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's 24th annual Freezing for a Reason at Highland Lake Town Beach in Bridgton, Maine, on Feb. 14. Over 90 jumpers participated in the frigid dip, raising around $30,000 for the Fryeburg shelter. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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