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Karen Walega178 viewsKaren Walega was director of a local health district involving multiple towns and recently served the Town of Rochester exclusively. She announced her retirement effective in late June but leaves the Tri-Town region better prepared for emerging challenges. Photo by Mike DeCicco
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Mattapoisett Land Trust178 viewsThe 12 preserves in the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s 397-acre Old Aucoot District include the 35-acre Holmes Preserve. Named after the Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., the preserve includes multiple trails spanning from Angelica Avenue out to Route 6 and in between a vernal pool that has served as an off-campus classroom for local students. Photos by Mick Colageo
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JP Powel178 viewsSouth Dartmouth artist JP Powel first draws an image, then paints it out. His display at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library will be up through September. Photos by Marilou Newell and Mick Colageo
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Lions Club Fall Free Family Fun Festival 178 viewsThe Lions Club Fall Free Family Fun Festival on October 12 brought out the Halloween fun. Bright blue skies graced the heavens while here on earth, children cavorted across Shipyard Park with seasonal tunes playing in the background like “Purple People Eater”.
Face painting, fortune telling, bowling, coloring, a firetruck appearance, and free pumpkins rounded out the family fun. Photos by Marilou Newell and Sam Bishop
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Bikes for All178 viewsSince the Covid pandemic in 2021, the Friends of the Mattapoisett Rail Trail have collected over 400 bicycles and, relying on the handiwork of volunteers, distributed approximately 200 of them to share the bike path with more area residents. Photos by Mick Colageo.
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Arts In The Park177 views“Arts In The Park” festival hosted by the Marion Art Center. Photo by Ryan Feeney
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ORR Football177 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional High School football team opened its season in a 42-15 defeat against Dighton-Rehoboth on March 27 in New Bedford. Above, Stephen Arne picks up a first down for the Bulldogs. Top right, Hayden Rinta (20) powers his way through the gap. Right, the Bulldogs take the play from Ryon Thomas (1). Bottom right, ORR's Jayven Pina Francis brings down D-R's Jaren Ramos. Below, Ryon Thomas throws deep down the sideline. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Mattapoisett Memorial Day177 viewsThe Florence Eastman Post 280 of the American Legion held Memorial Day observances at the war memorials located on the Mattapoisett Library grounds. Photos by Marilou Newell
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ORR Class of 2021177 viewsSaturday’s commencement exercises at Old Rochester Regional High School saw 188 members of the Class of 2021 graduate, and they and their families heard speeches from Valedictorian Katelyn Luong and Class President Bess Pierre, along with words from keynote members of the district and school administration. Cary Humphrey, who is leaving the ORR School Committee after a decade of service including his role as chairperson, handed out diplomas. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Mattapoisett Land Trust Education Committee177 viewsOn Thursday, June 3, for the first time in 14 months, visitors were allowed on Old Hammondtown School property and the Mattapoisett Land Trust Education Committee designed a Grade 2 Life Science seed program, required by Massachusetts second grade curriculum – Ecosystems: interactions, energy, and dynamics through the planting and life cycle of the sunflower.
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Harbor Days177 viewsAfter a year off due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Mattapoisett Lions Club held the Harbor Days festival July 14-18 at Shipyard Park. The festival included a vendor craft fair on the weekend, a Friday night fish fry, a Saturday night lobster fest, and Sunday morning pancakes. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Mattapoisett Road Race 177 views Mattapoisett Road Race held on August 21
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