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Mattapoisett Holiday Village Stroll 2006525 viewsLocal favorites The Showstoppers performed during Mattapoisett's first annual Holiday Village Stroll on Saturday, December 2 in Shipyard Park. The event included a visit from Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and friends, along with the traditional town tree lighting ceremony. (Photo by Robert Chiarito). 
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Mr. Nunes Goes to Washington820 viewsRochester Selectman Richard D. Nunes (third from left) recently worked for three months for Alan D. Lebowitz, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Program Operations (DASPO) for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) in Washington, DC. Mr. Nunes, a lawyer and Senior Investigator for the Boston Regional Office, worked as Special Assistant to the DASPO in the National Office. During this detail, Mr. Nunes was admitted and sworn into the U.S. Supreme Court and also paid a visit to the White House.
(27 votes)
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Raking In The Clams!543 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum recently sponsored a Soft-shell Clam Relay where student participants sucessfully planted 50,000 clams off Silvershell Beach in Marion. The group was assisted by Marion Shellfish Warden Issac Perry. (Photos by and courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold, Marion Natural History Museum).
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Hail to the Chiefs520 viewsGuest narrator and soloist Harold Bost Sr. recently performed with the Tri-County Symphonic Band during their “Presidential Portrait” concert held on Sunday, February 4 in Old Rochester Regional High School’s Auditorium. The show’s theme was a tribute to both the office of the presidency and commemorated the upcoming President’s Day Holiday. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Dance the Night Away447 viewsThe Mattapoisett Congregational Church hosted a family-oriented night of "Dancing with the Stars" on Friday, March 23. Young and old alike danced to the music of DJ Don Hunt from City Lights Disc Jockey Services and then were thrilled to dance alongside special guest 'stars' The Cat in the Hat and Shrek! Members of Heidi Parker Catelli's dance troupe were also on hand to teach a few dance steps. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Viewing Vernal Pools935 viewsLuke Gauvin examines a specimen under the microscope during the Marion Natural History Museum’s recent program on Vernal Pools, held at the museum above the Elizabeth Taber Library. The program focused on the various insect, plant and animal life in the local vernal pools. (Photo by Nancy MacKenzie).
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Cat Turns 50431 viewsThe Plumb Memorial Library in Rochester held a Birthday Party commemorating the 50th anniversary of the release of Dr. Seuss' classic "The Cat in the Hat," which included fun, games and treats for all participants. The book’s author, the late Theodore Giesel, was a native of Springfield, MA. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Artistic Expressions1865 viewsOne of the unique abstract depictions of a famous quote from W.C. Fields as interpreted by Rochester artist Renee Richard Ouellette which will be included in her one-person exhibit at the Wamsutta Club in New Bedford from November 1 through December 6, 2005. The club is open Monday-Thursday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 9:30 am to 9:00 pm. There will be a reception to meet the artist on November 10 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. (Photo by and courtesy of Renee Richard Ouellette).
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Sippican Spring587 viewsMembers of the Sippican Choral Society have resumed rehearsals under the guidance of director Brian Roderick in Reynard Hall of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church on Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. The 90-member group is preparing for their spring concert which will take place on April 29 in Wickenden Chapel at Tabor Academy in Marion. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Whale Winner1272 viewsFive-year-old Kate Lima of New Bedford is the winner of the “Name the Whale” Contest sponsored by First Night New Bedford. Kate chose to name the event’s tell-tale mascot “Welcome the Whale.” The First Night New Bedford 2006 committee chose the winning name “Welcome” for its cheerful whale design depicted on First Night buttons and posters. Kate received several prizes for her winning entry.
(85 votes)
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Veterans Day Speaker1151 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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Soup Swap542 viewsReynard Hall of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church was brimming with several taste sensations on Saturday, January 27 as the church played host to its first annual Soup Swap fundraiser. A perfect antidote to the colder winter climate, the event was the brainchild of Kim Field (seen here with co-organizer Sharon Pinard, left) and it drew about 85 participants who cooked up their own special soup recipe to sample along with appetizers and desserts as well. (Photos by Robert Chiarito).
(36 votes)
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