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Heritage Days 2011246 viewsThe Fairhaven Village Militia made their annual encampment along the Mattapoisett River on August 6, 2011, as a part of Heritage Days. The Militia demonstrated 18th century living, made beef stew, completed drills, and talked about the dentistry methods of that time period. For video of the Militia, including a cannon demonstration, visit www.Wanderer.com. Photos by Anne Kakley and Felix Perez.
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Scarecrow Fun246 viewsThere was a green pig but no Angry Birds at the October 15, 2011 Mattapoisett library scarecrow contest. This scarecrow was made by the Dupre family. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Friend's Book Sale246 viewsThe Friends of the Mattapoisett Library’s monthly book sale took place on January 14. The sale is held on the second Saturday of the month in the library’s Meeting Room from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. For more information, call the library at 508-758-4171.
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Symphony Tales246 viewsThe New Bedford Symphony Orchestra held a “Symphony Tales” program at the Plumb Library on Saturday,February 4. The children attending were introduced to the cello and a cellist played background music during a reading of “Scritch Scratch: A Perfect Match” by local author Kim Marcus. Photo by Felix Perez
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Sweetheart Dance 246 viewsGirls Scout Sweetheart Dance held at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church on February 11, 2012. Photo by Felix Perez
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Occasion Singers246 viewsLeft: The Marion Art Center celebrated Valentines Day a few days early as they welcomed the Occasion Singers for a sold out performance during the center’s Cabaret Night of Love Songs on Saturday evening, February 11. The capacity crowd was treated to a night of jazz, pop, older standards and love songs from the Tri-Town based vocal group. A few lucky patrons were greeted with special Valentine songs and flowers as the group took requests throughout the evening. Photos by Robert Chiarito
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Habitat for Humanity Home and Garden Show246 viewsAlong with home-improvement businesses, South Coast Energy Challenge was on hand to talk with people about ways they can save energy at home.
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Habitat for Humanity Home and Garden Show246 viewsSue McCarthy (center) and Donna Sherman (right), who own The Decorative Garden out of Dartmouth, speak to patrons of the Habitat For Humanity Home and Garden Show.
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Earth Day 246 viewsFrom left: Will Campbell, Dave Ditata, Gary Stopka, Naida Parker, Sharon Lally and Mark Davis gather around the newly planted cherry tree at the Rochester Senior Center The cherry tree will grow to be approximately 30 feet tall, adding 1-2 feet in height each year. The tree was given to the Rochester Senior Center by Covanta SEMASS as part of the Earth Day celebration. Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick
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Rochester Country Fair246 viewsHundreds of local residents ventured to Rochester for the Annual Rochester Country Fair held from Thursday, August 16 through Sunday, August 19. This was the first year the fair was held at its new grounds on Pine Street. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Rochester Wrestling246 viewsHall of Fame wrestler Tony Atlas (left) made an appearance at the Rochester County Fair’s annual wrestling match. Atlas, popular in the 1970s and 1980s, was a professional body builder, and most notably, beat Hulk Hogan in 1981 at Madison Square Garden. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Summer Reading Program246 viewsKids who participated in the Plumb Library summer reading program were invited to draw a favorite scene inspired by a book they read. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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