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Mattapoisett Fire Department Open House429 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Department Open House attracted scores of families on Saturday, October 12, with free food, fun, and fire demonstrations that captured the children’s attention while reinforcing the importance of fire safety. Photos by Jean Perry
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Family Fun Festival 429 viewsFamilies came out in record numbers to enjoy the 4th Annual Fall Free Family Fun Festival sponsored by the Mattapoisett’s Lion Club on October 19 held at Shipyard Park. Bruce Rocha of the club estimated attendance at over 400. Kids and adults alike enjoyed free face painting, bowling with pumpkins, a corn hole toss, snacks, hayrides to Ned’s Point and, yes, free pumpkins to take home. Photos by Marilou Newell and Sandra Frechette
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Frozen Princesses429 viewsOn December 21, two princesses visited the Mattapoisett Public Library to read stories and sing songs from the Disney film Frozen. Princesses Elsa and Anna beguiled the children as well as their parents in an hour-long performance culminating in hugs and a photo session. The delightful event was sponsored by the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Chalk the Walk429 viewsMany folks in the Tri-Town took advantage of the good weather and free time to get out and “Chalk the Walk,” drawing and writing inspiring messages for passers-by to see. Submitted photo
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Quarantine Fun!429 viewsFolks shared their photos of fun during the good weather this weekend.
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Marion Town House429 viewsAs of June 26, the Marion Town House was showing signs of an overhaul that will continue on the historic building, with the receipt of a $150,000 donation from the Sippican Historical Society. Included in the project is interior work that will promote public safety in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. There is still more work to be done on the exterior of the building and surrounding shrubs. See story. Photo by Ryan Feeney - July 2, 2020 edition
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Poker Run428 viewsMotorcyclists gathered Sunday morning, September 20, in the parking lot of ORR to ride in the third annual Poker Run for Alex Pateakos. Alex is a five-year-old Marion boy who suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Money raised by the poker run will benefit Alex, and Families of SMA, a group that helps families like the Pateakos live their lives as close to normal as possible. The Poker Run covered 65 miles and ran through Lakeville, Carver, East Wareham, and back to ORR. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Memorial Engine428 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. Nadeaus firefighter brother Gerald died from respiratory problems after a 2002 Fall River fire.
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Disaster Drill428 viewsFairhaven Fire Department hosted a full-scale exercise to improve emergency response in the region. Mattapoisett, Rochester, Dartmouth, Freetown, Acushnet, and New Bedford all responded to a disaster that simulated an accident between a school bus and an oil truck at Livesey Park in Fairhaven. Twenty drama students from New Bedford Vocational High School played the part of injured students who were assessed and treated for injuries. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley.
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Library Crafts428 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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Trebuchet Time428 viewsSenior Carl Dias and freshman Callum McLaughlin from Old Rochester Regional High Schools engineering class constructed this large working trebuchet with guidance from their teacher Tom Norris. The trebuchet was tested in the football fields with gallons of water, a rock and a watermelon. Delightful throwing and smashing ensued. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley.
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ORR Graduation428 viewsThere was much pomp and circumstance when the Class of 2010 graduated from Old Rochester Regional High School on June 5, 2010. Despite the rain, the students smiled as they greeted their future of possibilities. Speakers included National Honor Society president Kelsey Jean Frink and Valedictorian Jean Smith. Photo by Felix Perez.
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