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Road Race Scholars1262 viewsMattapoisett Road Race Committee Chairman Daniel White presents $1,000 scholarship checks to students Mary Jayne Menezes and Greg Correia, both of Mattapoisett, in the town’s historic Shipyard Park. These were just two of eight scholarships awarded to local students upon completion of their first semester in higher education. (Photo courtesy of Daniel White).
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Tolerance Through Theater1260 viewsMembers of the Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club (foreground, l. to r.) Shannon Francis, Evan Berry, and Samantha LeBlanc rehearse for the school’s production of The Laramie Project, to be performed Thursday through Saturday, November 17, 18, and 19 at 8:00 pm; and Sunday, November 20 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $10 for the general public and $8 for students and seniors and will be available at the door. Advance tickets can also be purchased at Old Rochester Regional High School, the Marion General Store, the Seaport Village Coffee and Ice Cream Shoppe in Mattapoisett, and the Plumb Corner Market in Rochester. (Photo by and courtesy of Joe Butterfield).
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Hathaway Getaway1260 viewsThree generations of the Hathaway clan get together every winter for an “All Boys Ski Trip.” Here Ken Hathaway Sr. (center, holding a copy of The Wanderer), is accompanied by his six sons and three grandsons in North Conway, NH. Bottom row, l. to r., Robert, Ethan, Jonathan, “Grampa” Ken, and Stephen. Back row, l. to r., Mark, Timmy, Noah, and Malcolm Hathaway.
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Clowning Achievement1259 viewsThe YMCA of the Southcoast in New Bedford was recently presented with a grant of $25,000 from Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Eastern New England during halftime at a Boston Celtics game. Pictured (l. to r.) are Charlie Winterhalter, President, RMHC of Eastern New England and McDonald’s Owner/Operator; Edie Stevenson, Executive Director, RMHC of Eastern New England; Ronald McDonald; Gary Schuyler, President, YMCA Southcoast; David Joseph, Executive Director, Dartmouth YMCA; and Lucky.
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New Harbor Patrol Boat1258 viewsThe newly-purchased Mattapoisett Harbormaster’s boat underwent final preparations — including official lettering done by Assistant Harbormaster Ken Pacheco — earlier this week at the Town Wharf. The new vessel has been in service for about a week now and Harbormaster Steve Mach said the boat, with a higher enclosed cabin, will come in handy especially during the colder winter months. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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1021041257 viewsAlan Pratt of 1 Cannon Street in Mattapoisett is seen here floating with a copy of The Wanderer on the Dead Sea during a recent trip in September 2004. Mr. Pratt and his wife, Cynthia Good, traveled to visit Alan’s son Jonathan who is serving with the State Department in Amman Jordan. (Photo courtesy of Alan Pratt). 10/21/04 edition
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Deck the Halls1257 viewsLorinda Callahan and Jane Barker prepare wreaths and other Christmas decorations for the Marion Garden Discussion Group’s Christmas Boutique to be held on Saturday, December 10 from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm in the library of Saint Gabriel’s Church in Marion.
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03-01-011256 viewsMattapoisett residents Jeff and Karen Swift and Michael and Sandy King take time out from a busy day of skiing to pose with a copy of The Wanderer atop Pleasant Mountain (a/k/a Shawnee Peak Ski Area) overlooking Mount Washington during the recent February school vacation week. The two couples traveled with Caitlin and Jarod Swift, Kristen Searles, and Andrew and Matt King — all of whom were unavailable for the photo due to a much-needed hot chocolate break. 3/1/01 edition
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Beneath the Buddha1250 viewsWareham resident Stephanie Caron, who grew up in Marion, poses in front of the largest outdoor sitting Buddha in the world located just outside Hong Kong with a copy of The Wanderer during a recent trip.
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Safe Landing1250 viewsA U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter, which landed in a field on the Rochester/Marion town line, drew a lot of on lookers. The helicopter, which is from Otis Air Base, landed in the field for cautionary, reasons just after noon time on Friday. The field that they chose to land in was previously used as an airstrip but it’s not known if the pilot was aware of this when they chose the spot. Photo by Paul Lopes
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Wanderer Model1249 viewsThis intricately detailed model of the whaling bark Wanderer was built by David Barker and Neale Birdsall, both of Marion, and was commissioned by Mr. Barker for his private maritime collection. Mr. Barker has maintained a lifelong fascination with the whaling ship which dates back to his father’s finding artifacts from the historic vessel floating in the water just after it was destroyed on the rocks off Cuttyhunk Island in 1924. (Photo by and courtesy of David Barker).
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Veterans Day Speaker1246 viewsLieutenant Commander Daniel Parilla, USN, of the Newport Naval War College will be the Principal Speaker at the Mattapoisett Veterans Day Ceremonies on Friday, November 11 starting at 11:00 am at Old Hammondtown School. LCDR Parilla wears the Heroic Action Air Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device, and two Strike Flight Air Medals, along with various other commendations.
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