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Community Picnic278 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust held its annual community picnic on August 3 at the Munro Preserve, complete with oyster service. Taking first place for best centerpiece was Table 29 with its Barbie theme. The Whale, at Table 1, was runner-up, and the Bird table (27) was third. Seth Asser and Gary Brown provided live music for the BYOB event. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Tornado in Mattapoisett278 viewsAn EF-1 tornado touched down late Tuesday morning in Mattapoisett. The unusual weather event downed power lines and hundreds of trees, knocking out power to many homes north of Route 195. Television news crews descended from Boston, as the Mattapoisett Fire and Police departments worked with utility companies and many power lines to clean up roads and assist area residents coming home to frightening scenes. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Ned's Point Wind278 viewsSaturday's visitors to Ned's Point were greeted by a sky full of spectacular animated kites depicting sea life. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Ned's Point Wind278 viewsIt's a bird, it's a plane, it's … Labor Day weekend at Ned’s Point in Mattapoisett, where the sky turned into a life-size aquarium. Visitors to the park on Saturday launched large and lively kites mimicking the movement of varying sea-life creatures. Held back by gusty breezes, the "fish" faced the lighthouse as if preparing for a feeding frenzy. Children ran in the grass, while many sat in lawn chairs along the perimeter and just took it all in. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum278 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Andrew Griffith of the Massachusetts Butterfly Association and his wife Lauren for a terrific walk on Saturday. Despite the sweltering temperatures, we managed to see the following: 2 Monarchs, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Spicebush Swallowtail, 7 Sachems, a Zabulon Skipper, a Viceroy, 3 Clouded Sulphurs, Orange Sulphur, Pearl Crescent and Cabbage White butterflies. We had a wonderful time hearing about their favorite food sources and the host plants they cann
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ORR Class of 2024278 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional High School Class of 2024 enjoyed a September 22 field trip to Ned’s Point Lighthouse, where they carried on the time-honored, senior-class ritual and enjoyed fun, frolic and lunch. Photos courtesy ORR School District
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Mattapoisett Woman’s Club278 viewsSandra Hering is decked out in Santa attire as she invites traffic to turn into Saturday morning’s sale of wreaths and other assorted Christmas decorations at the Fire Station on the corner of Route 6 and Barstow in Mattapoisett. The annual event, put on by the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club, raises money to fund a college scholarship. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Christmas Tree278 viewsThe town enjoyed a beautiful Monday evening and a large turnout, as children gathered on the steps of Town Hall to sing carols, and Santa Claus arrived with a Fire Department escort to hand out candy canes. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Holiday in the Park 278 viewsMattapoisett's annual Holiday in the Park held on December 9 was a grand success. Buffet-style food tables featured delicious items from local restaurants and shops, from donuts to pizza to Chinese offerings and more. Santa and Mrs. Claus were on hand for little ones to share their wishes for a special gift, while elves, Frosty, and one of Santa's reindeer strolled the park spreading holiday cheer. The Lions Club table received donations of new toys and nonperishable foods, while the Old Rochester Regional
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Sippican Festival Band278 viewsThe Sippican Festival Band performed at the AHA! Night community arts and entertainment event held on December 14 in New Bedford. The band is comprised of 70 fifth- and sixth-grade students, led by Instrumental Music Teacher Hannah Moore. Photos courtesy ORR District
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Sippican Elementary School 278 viewsGrade 4 students from Sippican Elementary School visited the Museum of Science in Boston as part of the V.A.S.E. funded and coordinated activities. V.A.S.E. also conducts after-school programs on the Marion school grounds. Photos courtesy ORR District
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Tucker Roy278 viewsTucker Roy is focused as a sophomore backstopping the Old Rochester/Fairhaven hockey team. Photo by Ryan Feeney
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