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Freezin’ for a Reason588 viewsJanuary 1 found locals Freezin’ for a Reason again at the annual polar plunge fundraiser to benefit those who are fighting cancer in our own community. At Mattapoisett Town Beach that morning, the air temperature was in the single digits and the water was a frigid 40 degrees. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Harbor Days588 viewsSaturday was a splendid day to celebrate Harbor Days, with thousands turning out throughout the day ahead of Sunday’s dubious weather forecast that caused the early end to the annual weeklong event at Shipyard Park. The Lions Club reports a higher-than-average turnout, and proceeds to benefit charity were also up this year. Photos by Jean Perry
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Family Fun Festival 588 viewsThe 3rd annual Family Fun Festival sponsored by the Mattapoisett Lions treated families to a day of fall time fun on November 4 with games like pumpkin bowling, pin the nose on the pumpkin, and corn hole, along with free hayrides throughout the village. Photos by Jean Perry
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Family Fun Festival 588 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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Heritage Days 2011587 viewsMilitia participant Chris Richard sits and enjoys the festivities at the annual Fairhaven Village Militia encampment during Mattapoisett's Heritage Days on August 6, 2011. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Veteran's Day587 viewsThe Florence Eastman American Legion Post 280, with the Mattapoisett and Rochester Veteran's Office, coordinated the annual Veteran's Day exercises at Old Hammondtown School on November 11, 2011. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Lonely Waters587 viewsMattapoisett Harbor is empty now, but winter is almost over.
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National Library Week587 views April 8-14 marks National Library Week, a time where local communities honor the great resources located in their towns. The Elizabeth Taber Library (Marion), Joseph H. Plumb Library (Rochester) and the Mattapoisett Free Public Library are all staples in the tri-town, providing everything from literature to technology to its patrons. Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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Schooner Era587 viewsThe authors of a new book, The Last of the Fairhaven Coasters: Reliving the era of the coastal schooner in Mattapoisett, gave a talk on January 26 at the Mattapoisett Historical Museum Carriage House about Daniel Tucker’s father Captain Claude S. Tucker, captain of his beloved schooner the Coral. Pictured from left to right: Robert Demanche, Daniel Tucker, and Caroline Tucker. By Jean Perry
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White Gift Pageant587 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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White Gift Pageant587 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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Sassy587 viewsMeet Sassy who has spent 16 years taking care of her humans and for many years was a fixture on the Mattapoisett wharves. Originally purchased by Mattapoisett ACO Kathy Massey, Sassy was then acquired from Massey when she was just a few weeks old by Arthur and Irene Frates. More than a decade later, Sassy still provides love and tenderness to the remaining members of her two-legged family, Arthur and Irene’s son, Robert, and his wife Elizabeth. Rob and Elizabeth feel “blessed” and call Sassy a “saint.”
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