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CSI Chemistry392 viewsDuring the CSI Chemistry event at the Mattapoisett Free Library on August 1, Rochester Police Chief Paul Magee fingerprinted the kids during a fingerprinting demonstration, and Brendan Taylor, age 10, was the first one up. Chief Magee’s son Rob Magee led the presentation, which was one of the library’s exciting children’s summer events. Photo by Jean Perry
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Tree Lighting 2014392 viewsSanta Claus arrived like a celebrity on December 8 at the annual Rochester Tree Lighting at Town Hall. Hundreds turned out to greet Santa, listen to the RMS chorus and band play Christmas carols, and watch as the flick of a switch lit up the tree, symbolizing the official start of Christmas in Rochester. Photos by Felix Perez
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ORR Girl’s Basketball392 viewsThe ORR Girl’s Basketball team played Fairhaven on December 30th. The score was Fairhaven 41 - 40 ORR in a back and forth game, that was played at Fairhaven High School. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Mattapoisett Land Trust392 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust on May 30 celebrated the grand opening of its newest trail, Osprey Preserve at the end of Whaler’s Way on Mattapoisett Neck. Maps are available at www.mattlandtrust.org. Photos courtesy of the Mattapoisett Land Trust
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Center School Field Day392 viewsCenter School in Mattapoisett held its annual field day on Tuesday, June 2, a highlight of the end of the school year for students of all grades. The event was rescheduled from last Tuesday because of rain and chilly weather. Photos by Jean Perry
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Harbor Seals 392 viewsFrom the shore at Brainard Marsh, we spotted these two harbor seals lounging on the rocks in the middle of the Weweantic River estuary. Photo by Jean Perry
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Marion Natural History Museum392 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Marion town employees Pete Wood and Jake Bertocchi for their help installing a new bird feeder for the museum. The bird feeder will provide an opportunity for museum students to learn about our local bird population during open hours and our after-school programs. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold
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Mattapoisett Woman's Club392 viewsThe Garden Group of the Mattapoisett Woman's Club enjoyed a unique tour of the Blue Garden in Newport, RI, on June 15. Originally designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and his firm, the Blue Garden has been restored to include water features and pergolas. It is a private property open by appointment only. Photo courtesy Bev Gleason
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Jackson392 views
One of the newest residents of Mattapoisett, Jackson, loved his first beach playtime in Mattapoisett. Jackson is an 8-week-old yellow Lab who was recently adopted by a lucky family in Mattapoisett. Photo by Faith Ball
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The Can-Do Couple 392 viewsMarion and Bob Faelten have been canning together for 50 years, ‘preserving’ the good life and enjoying every step of the twelve-month tango they dance from early spring when they sow their seeds to fall when they enjoy their homemade jellies, pickles, canned tomatoes, and homemade liqueurs. Photos by Jean Perry
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Freezin’ for a Reason392 viewsJanuary 1 found locals Freezin’ for a Reason again at the annual polar plunge fundraiser to benefit those who are fighting cancer in our own community. At Mattapoisett Town Beach that morning, the air temperature was in the single digits and the water was a frigid 40 degrees. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Pinewood Derby392 viewsCub Scouts Pack 30 held its annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday, January 13 at Rochester Memorial School. The pinewood derby is a tradition that was started back in 1963 in Manhattan Beach, California and persists to this day. In addition to placing as the fastest cars, the scouts’ cars are also awarded for design and creativity. Photos by Jean Perry
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