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Freezin' for a Reason 2014319 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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Mattapoisett Fire Station Open House319 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Station was packed with hundreds of children and their grown-ups for the October 9 Open House during Fire Prevention Week, enjoying the balloons, face painting, plastic firefighter hats, and free Chinese food. Kids got the chance to climb over the fire trucks and stop, drop, and roll inside the Kids’ Fire Safety House. Photos by Jean Perry
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Women’s Fund Tiara 5K 319 viewsParticipants in the Women’s Fund Tiara 5K Mother’s Day race enjoyed fine weather and fun, breaking the record of registered runners with 1,000 who took part. Some donned their tiaras and tutus, and there was even a super hero or two spotted in the Kids’ Fun Run. Photos by Felix Perez
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Crescent Beach319 viewsAn artist staying at Crescent Beach recently constructed a number of cairns on the beach near Waterman Street and on the rocks between Goat Island and Strawberry Point visible from the end of Island Street Photo courtesy Bev Gleason
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Holiday in the Park319 viewsIt looked like another record turnout at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett on December 9 for the annual Holiday in the Park and tree lighting. The tent was stuffed with hot foods, cocoa, donuts, Christmas cookies, and the hundreds of people in line to warm up out of the snowy cold. Did you miss the tree lighting? See The Wanderer Facebook page for a video capturing the magical moment. Photos by Jean Perry
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Pinewood Derby319 viewsMattapoisett Cub Scout Pack 53 hosted its annual Pinewood Derby competition on Saturday, March 3. Photos by Rawn Duncan and Courtney Churchill submitted by Wendy Copps
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Annual Halloween Costume Contest 319 viewsThe Mattapoisett Police Department’s Annual Halloween Costume Contest had spectators spinning in circles as the most creative than ever costumes paraded around the Center School gymnasium Thursday night. The costumes were such a hit, even the judges had a hard time choosing the winners of each age group. Photos by Jean Perry
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Fall Fun318 viewsThe Mattapoisett Historical Museum and Carriage House hosted a cider-making and pumpkin-carving event at the Museum on September 26. Children got the chance to press their own cider, carve some silly faces, and peel apples. Nothing tastes better than cider you’ve made yourself! Photo by Felix Perez.
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Harbor Days 2011318 viewsIt was another scorching Harbor Days this past weekend when the Mattapoisett Lions hosted the annual event under clear skies and hot sun on July 16 and 17. Visitors milled around, enjoying the wares, lemonade, strawberry shortcake, music and more. Photos by Anne Kakley and Felix Perez.
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Heritage Bonfire318 viewsMattapoisett enjoyed a well-attended bonfire on the Town Beach last Saturday evening, August 13, 2011, as a final part of Heritage Days. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Fire Prevention318 viewsMattapoisett YMCA preschool students celebrated Fire Safety Prevention Week with a visit from Acushnet fireman, Doug Braley. There will be a Fire Department open house on Thursday, October 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Mattapoisett Fire Station on Route 6. Photo courtesy of Tricia Weaver.
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Mother Goose318 viewsThe children of Ms. Boudreau's kindergarten class were among the Center School students who enjoyed a visit from Mother Goose (Anne-Marie Forer) on the morning of December 9, 2011. The event was arranged by the Mattapoisett PTA, Arts and Humanities Committee. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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