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2013 Groundhog Cover Contest Entry555 views2013 Groundhog Cover Contest Entry by Hannah Smith
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“Frozen” at the Library555 viewsWhile it was warm and sunny outdoors, it was “Frozen” inside the Mattapoisett Library on Friday, February 19. Young library patrons enjoyed a number of Disney’s “Frozen” activities, with even a few Elsas stopping by to join in the fun. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Old Rochester Little League555 viewsThe Old Rochester Little League celebrated its Opening Day of the 2016 season on Saturday, April 30 at Gifford Park off Dexter Road in Rochester. The young athletes took part in the traditional Opening Day parade, which began at Dexter Park and concluded at Dexter Field. The players then circled the field for the National Anthem, with a flyover by Glenn Lawrence in his plane. After opening ceremonies, the first games of the season were held. Photo by Colin Veitch
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Triathlon555 viewsThe Triathlon kicked off the first of the many Harbor Days events scheduled over the week and into the weekend. Hosted by the Mattapoisett Lions Club every year, the triathlon takes racers .25 miles from the shore of Town Beach and back, 10 miles bicycling through Mattapoisett, and 5K through the village around Ned’s Point Lighthouse. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Tonto555 viewsThat’s not the latest economy ‘compact’ car model you saw last Friday afternoon in Mattapoisett. It was ‘Tonto,’ the miniature horse who was visiting town for a ‘wee’ while taking his human out for a ‘small’ stroll along Ned’s Point Road. Photo by Marilou Newell
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An Ounce of Prevention555 viewsCelebrating Fire Prevention Week, the Mattapoisett Fire Department held its annual Open House on October 12, featuring its live fire demonstration, refreshments, and assorted kid-friendly activities to raise awareness of fire safety. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Christmas Day Swim555 viewsThe Helping Hands and Hooves’ annual Christmas Day Swim was preceded by a polar plunge in the weather and a brief ‘snownado’ of sorts as the winds swept snow and sleet across the area only minutes before enthusiastic participants in costume arrived at the Mattapoisett Town Beach and raced into the icy waters. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Marion Town Party555 viewsChalk up another successful Marion Town Party as several hundred party-goers found good food and fun on the grounds of the Town House on 8/25. Children of all ages enjoyed inflatable games, climbing the rock wall, or jumping around to music. The annual party has its roots deep in the community and may have started as early at 1900. This year’s event featured live entertainment, a scavenger hunt, and lots of good food.
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Scout Service555 viewsMarion Cub Scout Pack 32 and Marion Boy Scout Troop 32 attended service at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, their charter organization, on February 10 for the annual Scout Service. The church includes several members who were Scouts themselves, including Rev. Piper who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Photos courtesy Lee E. Sayers
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Sippican Lands Trust Easter Egg Hunt555 viewsThe Sippican Lands Trust hosted another Easter egg hunt at its Peirson Woods property off Point Road on Sunday, April 14. It was a successful hunt for the dozen or so kids who found every single one of the 600 eggs hidden along the trail. Photos by Jean Perry
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Taber Library Ribbon Cutting555 viewsTaber Library opened its front doors on Monday for the grand re-opening of the main entrance. The entrance renovation is now complete, and residents, town officials, library staff, and family members of donor Peggy Repass converged for a ceremonial ribbon cutting to mark the occasion. Photos by Jean Perry
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Cardboard Boats555 viewsSCOPE Week meant big fun at the beach in Mattapoisett for ORR Junior High seventh-graders who built their own boats and then raced them on June 5 in Mattapoisett. While half the students head off for Survival, the others enjoy a week of equally challenging tasks of the 40-year tradition of SCOPE that gives students a chance to learn while learning about themselves and each other. Photos by Jean Perry
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