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Creative Expression Contest98 viewsWinners in the Grades 7-12 Creative Expression Contest were announced by Tri-Town Against Racism on Saturday at Mattapoisett Library. Addressing the attendees to discuss the judging of the contest was John Excellent. The contest theme for 2024 was “African Americans in the Arts.” Photos by Mick Colageo
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Cuttyhunk96 viewsWendy Copps conducted an “Ocean in Motion” exercise at Barges Beach, and Kate Armstrong led children in an exploration of the saltmarsh as part of Old Hammondtown Elementary School’s field trip to Cuttyhunk on June 16. Approximately 70 Grade 6 graduates made the ferry ride from Mattapoisett to take part in a science field trip organized by the Mattapoisett Land Trust Education Committee and held in conjunction with the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the STEAM Academy. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Howard Tinkham96 viewsHoward Tinkham’s 100th birthday was celebrated on Sunday with a parade that went from the Florence Eastman Post 280 American Legion in Mattapoisett out to Ned’s Point Lighthouse and back, followed by a party at the hall featuring “God Bless America” and “Happy Birthday” sung by the Showstoppers and refreshments for the many citizens who attended to express their appreciation for all that Tinkham has meant to the town. Photos by Mick Colageo and Jennifer Gerrior
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Tour de Crème96 viewsYoung and old, enjoyed Sunday’s Tour de Crème bike ride that saw riders stop for complimentary ice cream along 40, 24 and 9-mile courses. Photo courtesy of Jack Dennerlein
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Soap Box Derby96 viewsMarion Scout Pack 32 (back) and the Rochester Cub Scouts (front) at the annual soap box derby Held on Holmes Street on November 9. Photos by Sam Bishop
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Little Free Diverse Library95 viewsIt's been a year since Tri-Town Against Racism’s first Little Free Diverse Library was installed at Ned's Point in Mattapoisett, and on May 12 TTAR members along with supporters gathered again to celebrate, this time the reopening of the little library that in November 2021 had been vandalized, destroying both the structure and the books it held. That senseless act only fostered a stronger sense of purpose and community unity. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race95 viewsA dry month of May resulted in shallow water and slower times in the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race, but Monday’s delivery of ideal weather conditions brought smiles to competitors, organizers and spectators at the finishing area along the Mattapoisett River at Route 6. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Howard Tinkham95 viewsHoward Tinkham’s 100th birthday was celebrated on Sunday with a parade that went from the Florence Eastman Post 280 American Legion in Mattapoisett out to Ned’s Point Lighthouse and back, followed by a party at the hall featuring “God Bless America” and “Happy Birthday” sung by the Showstoppers and refreshments for the many citizens who attended to express their appreciation for all that Tinkham has meant to the town. Photos by Mick Colageo and Jennifer Gerrior
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Oil Slick95 viewsMultiple government agencies, including Mattapoisett Fire Rescue and Harbormaster and Marion Harbormaster responded Sunday to the Cleveland Ledge area of Buzzards Bay after a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter spotted an oil slick that U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Ryan Noel said the oil slick in Buzzards Bay was approximately a mile long and 150 to 300 feet wide, according to a Facebook post made by the Marion Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department. According to Mattapoisett Assistant Harbormaster PJ Beaudoi
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Boat Fire95 viewsAll passengers escaped without harm after a small boat in Aucoot Cove was swallowed up in flames on July 1. Marion M225 responded to the boat fire, and activation of the Buzzards Bay Task Force followed. Marion Assistant Harbormaster David Wilson can be seen dousing the flames with assistance from the Mattapoisett, New Bedford and Wareham fire departments, Mattapoisett Harbormaster and New Bedford Police. Photos courtesy Marion Fire Department
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Tropical Storm95 viewsTenacious, out of Marion, was among the many boats hauled out of the water under the threat of a tropical storm last weekend. The storm was hyped up, but for the most part, missed the south coast. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Salty Fry95 viewsEileen Newell shared this photo of daughter Reese Newell, with a French fry that looks like Salty from their recent takeout.
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