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Annual Halloween Costume Contest 462 viewsThe Mattapoisett Police Department’s Annual Halloween Costume Contest had spectators spinning in circles as the most creative than ever costumes paraded around the Center School gymnasium Thursday night. The costumes were such a hit, even the judges had a hard time choosing the winners of each age group. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Lions Club Peace Poster Contest.462 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lions Club has announced its winners of the Peace Poster Contest. Pictured here L-R: President of the Mattapoisett Lions Club Mario Conde, second place winner Luke Oliveira, first place winner Owen Callahan, and third place winner Carolyn Melo. Each of the top three winners received Barnes and Noble gift cards. Photo courtesy Helene Rose
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Santa Run 462 viewsSaturday, December 7, was the Santa Run 5k through the village of Mattapoisett. Usually held in New Bedford, race organizer Geoff Smith moved the race to Mattapoisett, flooding the village streets with hundreds of Santas – and a few Christmas miniature horses, as well. Photos by Jean Perry
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Pizza with Santa462 viewsThe Marion Police Brotherhood held its annual Pizza with Santa at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center on Sunday, December 8. ‘Chief’ Santa and Mrs. Claus entertained the little ones before enjoying a pizza lunch. The Police Department’s “Fill a Cruiser” toy drive was in full gear as well, with several guests bringing toy donations to benefit children in foster care. Photos by Jean Perry
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Tinkhamtown Chapel 462 viewsThe lights from within the tiny Tinkhamtown Chapel spilled out into the cold dark on December 21, the longest eve of the year, for the annual Christmas carol sing-along. The warm and merry event has been held each year just before Christmas for nearly 70 years now. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Class of 2020 462 viewsGraduating seniors in the Old Rochester Regional High School Class of 2020 drove around to the back of the school building on May 28, where they were greeted by faculty and administration. After arriving in order of homeroom to ensure safe spacing, the seniors turned in textbooks and received yearbooks, a surprise COVID-19 gift bag, and a long-sleeve t-shirt decorated with the mascot Bulldog and the word ‘Quarantine’ spelled across the front. Photo by Ryan Feeney
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Paddleboard Witch462 viewsDan Winsor spotted this witch who ditched her broom for a paddle and stand-up paddle board in Brandt Island Cove on Halloween morning. It did not matter that it was 39 degrees and the wind chill was 29.
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Rochester Country Fair461 viewsOne of 26th Infantry Division Yankee Divisions World War II military vehicles that was on display at the Rochester Country Fair. The Infantry Division is a group of re-enactors that tours parades and fairs throughout the northeast. Above right: Young members of the 26th Infantry Division Yankee Division saluting a higher ranking official. Photos by Adam Silva.
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Flea Market Fun461 viewsIt was impulse-buying heaven at the 36th Annual Arts and Crafts Flea Market on September 5. The First Congregational Church of Rochester hosted the Market, which featured lots of eclectic vendors, baked goods, and local organizations. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Memorial Engine461 viewsDevoted brother and former New Bedford Fire Chief Roger Nadeau poses with an old fire truck that he is converting into a memorial engine to carry fallen firefighters in Massachusetts, and parts of Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Maine. The engine was donated to Mr. Nadeau by the Weymouth fire department after it developed serious pump problems. Mr. Nadeau's firefighter brother Gerald died from respiratory problems after a 2002 Fall River fire.
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Skate Park Litter461 viewsAt a recent Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen meeting, Town Administrator Michael Gagne informed the Board that there has been a serious problem with litter at the skate park located behind the police station, despite the conveniently placed trash receptacles. If this problem continues throughout April, the Board has agreed to close the park entirely by May. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley.
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Summer is Here!461 viewsSummer is on! There was no shortage of people at the first Seaport Village Concert of the season, which was held on June 19, 2010. Local folks came out to enjoy good music, ice cream and beautiful weather until the sun went down. Photo by Felix Perez.
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