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Making a Splash!302 viewsMaking a Splash! Over 100 participants took the icy plunge into the frigid waters at Mattapoisett Town Beach on January 1 during the annual Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge on New Year’s Day. Proceeds go to benefit the BAM Foundation, a local charity that fundraises to provide financial assistance to people who are facing cancer treatment. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Doll Spa302 viewsThe Mattapoisett Library treated area kids and their dolls to a spa day on Friday, January 15. With a day off from school, girls had their hair styled by Holly Coutinho, had their nails done by Junior Friend Alice DeCicco-Carey, 11, and decorated hair clips with Junior Friend Nicole Londergan. Photos by Jean Perry
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Crescent Beach Association Art Show302 viewsArtists Sandra Marchetti, Janet Smith-Flaherty, Jane Egan, and Pam Fleming pose in front of some of their artwork at the Crescent Beach Association Art Show held on Saturday, August 13. They report that the show was a successful event. A portion of the proceeds went to the association. Photo by Roger Ames
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Holiday in the Park302 viewsT’was the fortnight before Christmas and all through the park, every creature was stirring including Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and Frosty the Snowman! On Saturday, December 10, hundreds turned out for Mattapoisett’s holiday celebration at Shipyard Park where fun, free food, and frolicking characters made for a great night of revelry leading up to the tree lighting. Photos by Jean Perry
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Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge302 viewsIt takes a certain type of person to jump into the cold ocean on New Year’s morning. Behold, the locals who fit that description as they enjoy a frosty January 1st at Mattapoisett Town Beach for the annual Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge! Hundreds lined the beach to take the plunge, with bundled spectators watching from the sidelines and cheering as the plungers charged ahead screaming and shrieking with exhilaration. Proceeds from the plunge benefit locals battling cancer. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Nantucket Baskets302 viewsMelanie Dupuis and Rick Padelford demonstrated the art of Nantucket basket weaving at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on May 6. Dupuis, a former cobbler, and Padelford are master basket weavers who have been studying and teaching the craft for many years. Dupuis said that the Nantucket baskets are known all over the world for their beauty and practicality. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Lions Club Triathlon302 viewsUnder merciful overcast skies on July 15, the 37th annual Lions Club Triathlon found 115 participants including seven relay teams vying for first place bragging rights. Coming in 1st place in the men’s division was Brian Hughes with a time of 51:38 minutes. Anders Broussard was the top-performing woman at 57:52 minutes, and the Union Running relay team clocked in at 57:52. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Haunted Lighthouse 302 viewsThe United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 63 of Marion/Onset hosted the first Haunted Lighthouse at the Ned’s Point lighthouse on Halloween. Photos courtesy Michele Couto
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Christmas Plunge302 viewsHelping Hands and Hooves of Mattapoisett continued the tradition of plunging into the chilly waters of the Town Beach on Christmas morning as a way to fundraise for the non-profit organization’s free equestrian therapy programs serving local differently-abled adults. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Gaga Pit at Center School302 viewsPaul McLaughlin of Mattapoisett Troop 53 has completed his Eagle Scout Project – a Gaga Pit at Center School. McLaughlin, a freshman at Old Colony, wanted to build the Gaga pit where everyone could access to enjoy a game of Gaga ball. The game is played inside the octagon pit with a soft ball. The ball is hit with the hand at opponents within the Gaga pit below the knees to get them ‘out’. The full set of rules can be found on a plaque hung within the pit, which is there for all to enjoy
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One Book, Tri-Town302 viewsBest selling author Barbara Shapiro and local journalist Lauren Daley engaged in a wide-ranging conversation covering Shapiro’s critically acclaimed novels The Muralist and The Art Forger at The Mattapoisett Public Library on May 19. The presentation was the culmination of the One Book, Tri-Town program. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett Road Race302 viewsMattapoisett’s 49th Annual 4th of July Road Race posted a record number of participants. The youngest racers were 6 years old and the youngest at heart, 85. Photos by Marilou Newell
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