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Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Cook-Off212 viewsThe 4th Annual Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Cook-Off was on Sunday, September 23, at the Mattapoisett Knights of Columbus. Area businesses and the municipal departments from various towns competed for first place and the accompanying bragging rights of having the best chowder around. Photos by Felix Perez
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S.P.I.R.I.T.S212 viewsOn October 5, a team of investigators from S.P.I.R.I.T.S of New England gave a presentation that explored what paranormal activities are, their work identifying spirit activity, and the tools used to record or refute paranormal events. (L-R:) founding member Jack Kenna, co-founder Sharon Koogler, founding member Ellen MacNeil, and investigator Sarah Campbell. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Marion Fire Department 212 viewsSunday was a solemn day for the Tri-Town and its first responders as many gathered to honor Thomas Nye, 72, a 45-year veteran of the Marion Fire Department who died February 27 in the line of duty. Over 100 firefighters, police officers, and EMS personnel from the Tri-Town and beyond marched together down Route 6 in Mattapoisett on March 3 to pay their respects to their fallen comrade who suffered a cardiac arrest at home after assisting in a fire call the night before. Photos by Jean Perry
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Touch-A-Truck 212 viewsMarion Recreation held its 8th annual Touch-A-Truck event at Washburn Park on May 11. The turnout exceeded past Kids Equipment Fun Day events in Marion, especially last year’s, which was repeatedly postponed and then canceled altogether. The weather was sublime this year, drawing hundreds to the park for some fun and free food courtesy of the Recreation Department. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Road Race212 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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39th Annual Mattapoisett Lions Triathlon212 viewsSunday, July 14, was the morning of the 39th Annual Mattapoisett Lions Triathlon, officially kicking off the 2019 Harbor Days week. This year’s race tested the stamina of 103 participants including five relay teams. Photos by Jean Perry
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Annual Super Duper Fun Fair212 viewsDid you make it out to the First Congregational Church’s Annual Super Duper Fun Fair this past Saturday, July 25? Main Street was alive with the colors of summer fun in Marion for the annual event that everyone in town looks forward to. Photos by Jean Perry
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Family Fun Festival 212 viewsFamilies came out in record numbers to enjoy the 4th Annual Fall Free Family Fun Festival sponsored by the Mattapoisett’s Lion Club on October 19 held at Shipyard Park. Bruce Rocha of the club estimated attendance at over 400. Kids and adults alike enjoyed free face painting, bowling with pumpkins, a corn hole toss, snacks, hayrides to Ned’s Point and, yes, free pumpkins to take home. Photos by Marilou Newell and Sandra Frechette
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Annual Halloween Costume Contest 212 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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Hannah Strom Homecoming 212 viewsHundreds of supporters lined the sidewalks along Front Street in Marion village on June 3 to welcome home Hannah Strom. After spending several months in hospitals in Florida and Boston, the Tabor Academy graduate and member of the Holy Cross women's rowing team returned to her Pitcher Street residence to continue her recovery from severe injuries sustained in a January 15 collision with a pickup truck in Vero Beach that took the life of her teammate Grace Rett and injured her coach and several other teammat
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BLM Rochester212 viewsA “Black Lives Matter” protest march drew hundreds to Rochester late in the afternoon of June 12. Escorted by several Rochester policemen on foot, participants who had gathered in front of Town Hall marched down Dexter Lane to the police station, where several individuals spoke about racism and told stories of discrimination based on skin color. The protest was organized by Wareham resident Alexis Sylvia, who had spent several years living in Mattapoisett and Rochester. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mendell Road212 viewsAmidst Tuesday’s silent backdrop of rust-colored leaves nestled between a stone wall and Mendell Road, the Town of Rochester has done a great deal of business over the last week sandwiching a Special Town Meeting in between two Board of Selectmen meetings yielding approval for new highway equipment, the codification of bylaws, and a new assessor’s report. Stories inside. Photo by Mick Colageo - November 19, 2020 edition
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