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Mattapoisett Christmas376 viewsSanta, Rudolph, and Frosty -- plus food, crafts for kids, and the annual tree lighting are some of the hallmarks of a Mattapoisett Christmas. The Mattapoisett Lion’s Club in partnership with local businesses hosted the annual tree lighting at Shipyard Park on Saturday, December 13. The Lions also collected toys and canned goods in support of local charities. Photos by Marilou Newell
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White Gift Pageant376 viewsFor 80 years the Mattapoisett Congregational Church has presented a White Gift Pageant that includes the story and Nativity of Jesus, and the collection of gifts wrapped in plain white paper that are donated to charitable groups in the area. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett Lion’s Club Peace Poster Contest376 viewsIn November the Mattapoisett Lion’s Club held a Peace Poster contest at Old Hammondtown School for the 6th graders. There were 80 participants this year! This years’ theme was “Love, Peace and Understanding”. The winners were: First Place: Spencer Perez-Dormintzer; 2nd Place Kayli Viera; 3rd Place: Maggie Berry & Andrews. Photographed are (left to right): Spencer Perez-Dormintzer, Wayne Andrews, King Lion Marianne DeCosta, Maggie Berry, Mattapoisett Lion and Kayli Viera.
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Amnesty International376 viewsCharlotte Purrington and Deena Kinsky from the Mattapoisett Friends Meeting House participated in Amnesty International’s Write for Rights campaign on Sunday, January 18. Photos by Marliou Newell
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Sippican School Science Fair376 viewsSippican School students presented their answers to the probing questions of life such as what’s in your snack foods and which helmet protects your melon the best during the April 6 annual Sippican School Science Fair. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Natural History Museum376 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s Coastal Explorations group wishes to thank wildlife tracker Jennifer Carlino for showing us a little about different types of wildlife sign. Burrows, tracks, pellets, and scat were all inspected to determine what types of wildlife use Washburn park as their habitat. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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3rd Annual Tri-Town National Night Out376 views Citizens were invited to the 3rd Annual Tri-Town National Night Out at ORR on Tuesday, August 4. The event is aimed at bringing together citizens and local law enforcement and is sponsored by the Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester Police Departments. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Shining Tides in Mattapoisett376 viewsChildren explored the shore with Cassie Lawson and Becca Stroud from the Buzzards Bay Coalition on July 31 at Shining Tides in Mattapoisett, enjoying a scavenger hunt along with the exploration of sea animal habitats. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Boy Scouts376 viewsThe Mattapoisett Boy Scouts Troop #53 worked as staff for all four weeks this year at the Boy Scouts of America Camp Cachalot. The Troop #53 staff counted for about a fifth of the staff at the camp this summer, a unique event to have a large number of active kids of their age in one troop. Photos by Bodil Perkins
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A Bad Year for Tomatoes376 viewsThe Marion Art Center’s hilarious production of “A Bad Year for Tomatoes” opened on August 6, starring Myra Marlowe, Jay Ryan, Suzie Kokkins, Suzy Taylor, Susan Sullivan, Thom O’Shaughnessy, and Gary Taylor. The show continues on August 14-15. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mass Mini Tractor Pullers 376 viewsThe Rochester Country Fairgrounds hosted a tractor pull of the Mass Mini Tractor Pullers Association on October 10. The tractors are hand-built by their owners, using naturally-aspirated auto engines that are 500-1,000 horsepower. There will be another all-day tractor pull event on October 24 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Christmas Stroll 376 viewsThe Marion Christmas Stroll is one of the quintessential holiday events in Tri-Town, with Santa making his grand entrance via boat and hopping aboard a horse-drawn carriage to ride through Marion village with some lucky kids who hop aboard with him. There were several Christmas celebrity sightings, and lots of music and entertainment into the evening. Photos by Colin Veitch
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