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Mattapoisett Historical Society’s Fall Festival374 viewsKids of all ages gathered at the Mattapoisett Historical Society’s Fall Festival on Saturday to experience what life and work were like for generations past. For more on the fun and food, see page 13. Photos by Marilou Newell and Felix Perez.
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Mattapoisett Historical Society’s Fall Festival374 viewsKids of all ages gathered at the Mattapoisett Historical Society’s Fall Festival on Saturday to experience what life and work were like for generations past. For more on the fun and food, see page 13. Photos by Marilou Newell and Felix Perez.
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Quaker Flea Market374 viewsThe Mattapoisett Friends Meeting held its Quaker Flea Market and Yard Sale on Saturday at the meetinghouse grounds. Proceeds from the sale of books, toys, kitchen ware, paper, and collectible will benefit the 1827 structure’s restoration. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Inside the ORR School District374 viewsORR School District Superintendent Doug White (L) interviews Old Hammondtown School Principal Matt D’Andrea (R) in this month’s edition of “Inside the ORR School District.” The show is a farewell to Dr.D’Andrea who is leaving the district for a position on Martha’s Vineyard. “Inside the ORR School District” airs on the Tri-town Ed Channel Comcast Ch.97 – Verizon Ch.37.
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Country Fair Hoedown Dance Party374 views The Relics brought their boot-scootin’ tunes to the Ponderosa on Saturday night, as the Rochester Country Fair hosted a Hoedown Dance Party fundraiser. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Wanderer Lecture374 viewsRecently retired Seth Mendell delivered his last lecture for a while at the Mattapoisett Historical Society last Thursday night. The presentation was a riveting tale of the construction and subsequent journeys of the last whale ship built in Mattapoisett and this newspaper’s namesake, the bark Wanderer. Mendell recounted the yellow pine and live oak, the charismatic caulkers and other builders, and the fact that the Wanderer found its greatest successes in the early 1900s before its demise at Cuttyhunk. Pho
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Annual Thanksgiving Banquet374 viewsThe Annual Thanksgiving Banquet at ORRJH served up seniors a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Photo by Felix Perez
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Annual Holiday Shop at the MAC374 viewsCrowds came out in force for the 30th Annual Holiday Shop at the Marion Art Center on Friday evening. The show continues through December 20th and the Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday, 1pm to 5pm and Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm. Admission is free. Photos by Joan Hartnett-Barry
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'A Christmas Carol' at ORR374 viewsORR’s production of “A Christmas Carol,” starts on Thursday, December 5th, at 7:30 p.m. This year’s cast includes Ian MacLellan as Ebenezer Scrooge, Sam Resendes as Jacob Marley, Troy Rood as Bob Cratchet, Anne Roseman as the Ghost of Christmas Past, Patrick McGraw as the Ghost of Christmas Present, Lucy Milde as the Ghost of Christmas Future. Photos by Felix Perez
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Holiday Party at Shipyard Park374 viewsThe community turned out for a wonderful late afternoon of lights, music, food and fun at the annual Holiday Party at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett hosted by the Lions Club. The Lions were collecting non-perishable food and unwrapped new toys to distribute to those in need during the holiday. In return those in attendance were treated to great food, drinks and crafts for the little ones. Photos by Felix Perez and Marilou Newell
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Freezin' for a Reason 2014374 viewsParticipants in the 2014 Polar Plunge on January 1 were encouraged to wear costumes for the event, which raised thousands of dollars for the BAM Foundation. BAM is an organization that offers financial assistance to families battling cancer to help offset the unexpected costs of cancer treatment. Hundreds of people turned out for the event, with over a hundred participants who plunged into 34 degree waters, just a few degrees warmer than the 28 degree air temperature that morning. Photo by Felix Perez
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Blind Date with a Book374 viewsThe Mattapoisett Library had a whole day of programs and activities in honor of Valentine’s Day. If you were looking for a new literary lover without all the hassle, the library set up a “Blind Date with a Book” display, where new books of all genres were wrapped up like secrets, waiting to be opened and cuddled up with over the long weekend. Photo by Jean Perry
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