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Library Crafts486 viewsOn Saturday, December 19, 2009, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library hosted a ornament-making session. Children made seaside-themed holiday ornaments that included seashells, starfish, whelks, and everyone's favorite, Salty the Seahorse. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Reading Time486 viewsMattapoisett preschoolers visited the Free Public Library on Friday, January 8, 2010 to enjoy a special storytime with Children’s Librarian Linda Burke. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Skating Away486 viewsFebruary vacation was made for ice-skating. Here, children on February 18, 2010 shrug off their school worries and skate at the Tabor ice rink during public hours. There will be one more opportunity for the public to enjoy the rink on February 28 between 12:00 and 3:00 pm (Admission $3 per person). Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Helping Hands and Hooves486 viewsHelping Hands and Hooves, a Mattapoisett-based non-profit organization in the area of Aucoot Cove, gives horseback riding lessons to disabled people in the Southcoast region. The rides are therapeutic to the students, who anticipate their lessons each week so much that they even hold the rides in the rain. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Mom's Running486 viewsOver 600 runners came to Mattapoisett on May 9, 2010 to celebrate mom in the fourth annual Tiara Classic 5K road race. This year’s race had more runners than ever, despite the wind and cold temperatures. The road race benefits the New Bedford Women’s Fund, an organization that empowers and provides upward mobility to women. Photos by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Artists Summer Gallery 486 viewsThe Mattapoisett-area Artists Summer Gallery Exhibit will take place on weekends from July 3 to Labor Day. The exhibit will feature paintings, sculptures, photography and scrimshaw by well-known area artists, including sculptures by David Englund and oil paintings by Christine Bertram. The studio is located on the corner of Beacon Street and Foster Street, near Mattapoisett village. Call 508-783-0023 for further information. Photo courtesy of Becky McCann.
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Rochester Country Fair486 viewsRochester’s Country Fair was a great success despite the cancellation of the Town Ball Game, Woodsman Show, the Block dance and the Bonfire due to EEE. The weather was perfect on Saturday as children raced frogs, climbed walls, bounced in castles and much more. Although the weather was less than perfect on Sunday, residents lined the streets with lawn chairs and umbrellas to watch as the Hillbilly themed parade passed. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Donations for Afghanistan486 viewsStudents from the Community Service Learning Council at ORRHS have finished packing 50 boxes of clothes, shoes and soccer balls for injured children. They are working to collect donations to ship the items to Afghanistan. Pictured from left to right: Tess Washburn, Madison Costa, Lauren Pettinato, Jordan Seim, Abby Duncan. Luke Mattar is seated in front. Photo courtesy of Debbie Stinson.
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Zeiterion History486 viewsMovie enthusiast Tom Shire, Bob and Donna Grier, and Alice Shire were among those present at a Mattapoisett event, led by Mr. Shire, that celebrated the golden days of cinema. Greta Garbo was present at the library talk, too – at least, in spirit. Photo by Joan Harnett-Barry.
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Harbor Days 2011486 viewsClinton Cooper, a Wanderer reader and Facebook fan, submitted this picture of Pirate Jack Sparrow entertaining children at the Mattapoisett Harbor Days last weekend. Photo by Clinton Cooper.
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Homecoming486 viewsMarine Corps Lance Corporal and Mattapoisett resident Greg Rosperich, returned from a second tour of duty in Afghanistan last week. Army Sergeant Ryan McGrath also returned on Thursday, September 1. Mattapoisett resident Kim Corazzini, a friend of the Rosperich family, led over 20 volunteers to give the men a proper welcome, which included lining Route 6 with yellow ribbons, American flags and welcome home signs. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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In Remembrance486 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lions left a message of remembrance on the corner of Route 6 and North Street for the tenth anniversary of 9-11. Photo courtesy of the Mattapoisett Lions.
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