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Dance the Night Away516 viewsThe Mattapoisett Congregational Church hosted a family-oriented night of "Dancing with the Stars" on Friday, March 23. Young and old alike danced to the music of DJ Don Hunt from City Lights Disc Jockey Services and then were thrilled to dance alongside special guest 'stars' The Cat in the Hat and Shrek! Members of Heidi Parker Catelli's dance troupe were also on hand to teach a few dance steps. (Photo by Robert Chiarito). 
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Canadian Company799 viewsFriends and travelers Dorothy Salgado, Anile Perry and Lorraine Constant pose with a copy of The Wanderer at the Auberge Memphré Inn during a recent trip to our northern neighbors in Magog, Quebec. (1/25/07 issue)
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Birthday Bash764 viewsThis decorative birthday cake is now on display at the main entrance to the Mattapoisett Town Hall in anticipation of this weekend’s kickoff Sesquicentennial Celebration to be held on Sunday, May 20 beginning at 2:00 pm in commemoration of the official signing of the “Act of Incorporation” formally separating Mattapoisett from Rochester in 1857. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Congregational Christmas1022 viewsA "Birthday Party for Jesus" Christmas Fair was held at the First Congregational Church of Rochester on Saturday, November 10. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
(37 votes)
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Ringside in Rochester808 viewsMembers of the Northeast Championship Wrestling League (NCW) held a series of wrestling matchups in the gymnasium of Rochester’s Memorial School on Saturday, April 14 on the occasion of their tenth anniversary to stage a ‘Reunion’ of NCW to benefit the family of RMS science teacher Tom Kinsky. Mr. Kinsky and his family lost their Wareham home to fire on the night of February 25, which left the family in need of virtually all necessities. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
(30 votes)
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ORR Holiday Concert 2006789 viewsMembers of the ORR Concert Band performed during Old Rochester Regional High School's 2006 Holiday Concert held in the ORR High School Auditorium. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
(21 votes)
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Talking Turkey610 viewsRochester's own Pampered Chef Linda Medeiros recently returned to the Rochester Senior Center for another unique presentation. In preparation for Thanksgiving, Ms. Medeiros showed some clever ways to reuse all those turkey dinner leftovers. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Wild West577 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair Committee held their annual Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 1 at Redman’s Hall in Wareham. The dinner was a fundraising event aimed at raising money for the Rochester County Fair, to be held this year from August 20 through the 24 at Plumb Corner in Rochester. The theme of this year’s fair is Rochester Western-Style. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Toys Get New Life662 viewsFor the past 16 years, community volunteer Betsy Duncan of Marion has refurbished and reconditioned used toys to distribute to needy children as part of her Marion Toy Project. These are some of the latest toys that have been revived as part of the annual program, which will mark its final year this holiday season as Ms. Duncan and her volunteers plan to retire. (Photo by Nancy MacKenzie).
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Judge's Verdict625 viewsFormer Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Chris Byron of Rochester will be the keynote speaker during Mattapoisett’s Annual Memorial Day Ceremony to be held on Monday, May 26 at 1:30 pm on the grounds of the newly-renovated Mattapoisett Public Library. Sponsored by the Florence Eastman Post 280 American Legion, the observance will also include a dedication of the war monuments outside the library and a parade through the center of town. (Wanderer file photo).
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Judo Champ689 viewsAlyssa Quaintance of Rochester recently took first place in the 5- to 6-year-old division at the Mass State Championships held on January 27 in Wakefield, MA. None of her three matches lasted more than 30 seconds as she ran through the competition. Alyssa won all her matches by Ippon, which is similar to a knockout in boxing. Judo is an all grappling Martial Art (no kicking or punching). Alyssa trains with three-time World Masters champ Bob Bridges. (Photo courtesy of Bob Bridges).
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Veterans Day 2006652 viewsMembers of the Mattapoisett-based Showstoppers singing musical group perform a patriotic number during the 2006 Veterans Day Ceremony held at Old Hammondtown School. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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