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Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Competition585 viewsThe 2nd Annual Mattapoisett Firefighters Association Chowder Competition was well attended this Sunday, September 18, behind the Knights of Columbus on Route 6. Two categories – professional establishment and public safety – competed for best judged chowder and people’s choice. The Rochester Facilities Department took first place, with the Rochester Firefighter’s Association taking second and the People’s Choice award. Photos by Jean Perry
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Peace Corps585 viewsRochester man Andrew Mello, 26, is away in Burkina Faso with the Peace Corps and hoping to get a boost from Tri-Towners back home with funding for a secure wall to encase the preschool where he works and keep it safe from outside people and animals. Photo submissions Andrew Mello
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Holiday in the Park585 viewsT’was the fortnight before Christmas and all through the park, every creature was stirring including Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and Frosty the Snowman! On Saturday, December 10, hundreds turned out for Mattapoisett’s holiday celebration at Shipyard Park where fun, free food, and frolicking characters made for a great night of revelry leading up to the tree lighting. Photos by Jean Perry
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Asian Market585 viewsRMS sixth-grade students of Danni Kleiman and James Sullivan participated in the school’s very first “Asian Market” on Friday, December 9, as a way to learn about bartering and commerce. Students representing a host of different countries set up their stands to sell goods such as oil, cotton, sugar, produce, and livestock. Photos by Jean Perry
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ORR Winter Farmers’ Market585 viewsThe ORR Winter Farmers’ Market held every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the winter months is a way to chase the winter blues away while stocking up on your organic essentials. Live entertainment and children’s activities liven up the coldest of winter weekends from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the ORR Junior High School gymnasium. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Fare Thee Well585 viewsDanni Kleimann led the school staff one last time on Wednesday, June 21, for the annual RMS student send-off. This year, the day marked Kleimann’s last day at RMS as she is retiring after 31 years. Kleimann is best known for directing the Shakespeare plays at RMS and for orchestrating the student send-off every summer. Kleimann passed her baton on to sixth grade teacher Tracy Forns to carry out the traditions. Photos by Jean Perry
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An Invitation to Dinner 585 viewsThe Marion Art Center invites you to attend its latest production, “The Dinner Party,” written by Neil Simon. The show opens August 11 at 7:30 pm, with shows on August 12, 17, 18, and 19. Tickets can be purchased in advance by visiting or calling the MAC. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Town Party585 viewsThis year’s Marion Town Party on Saturday, August 26, was a smashing success with more donations, more people in attendance, and more fun activities for the young people – of which there were also more, as many commented during the event. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Lt. Governor Polito585 viewsOn August 25, Lt. Governor Polito and members of the Massachusetts DOT along with State Representative William Straus, Mattapoisett Highway Surveyor Barry Denham, and Selectman Jordan Collyer met to discuss the recent grant money the Town used to repair the Randall Bridge on Acushnet Road. From L to R: Barry Denham, Jonathan Gulliver, Lt. Gov. Polito, Rep. Bill Straus, and Jordan Collyer. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Marion Holiday Stroll585 views It was all about Santa on December 10 for the annual Marion Holiday Stroll, although at first the Grinch stole the show (but not Christmas) until Santa made his big arrival at Town Wharf to the chanting of his name, stealing back from the Grinch his rightful place as the center of attention. Photos by Jean Perry
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Friends of Old Rochester Music585 viewsOn March 19, all the Old Rochester school bands joined together for the annual F.O.R.M. (Friends of Old Rochester Music) concert inside the ORR gymnasium. The F.O.R.M. concerts allow the OR bands to perform together while raising funds for music scholarships. Photos by Erin Bednarczyk
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Marion Natural History Museum585 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum Explored Group led by the staff from MattRec had a great week exploring Mattapoisett's open spaces. Along with crabbing, netting fish, building cairns, discovering types of seaweeds and saltmarsh vegetation, and plenty of swimming, we also met Coast Guard Fairhaven and Marion Flotilla members for a tour of Ned's Point lighthouse. We learned about oyster farming with Bob Field and enjoyed a boat tour of Mattapoisett Harbor with the Harbormaster's Office.
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