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Harbor Days 2013404 viewsThousands of Tri-Town residents and summer visitors flocked to Shipyard Park throughout a week of fun in the sun for the Lions Club 2013 Mattapoisett Harbor Days Festival. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Brad’s Run404 viewsMotorcycle enthusiasts and friends of the late Brad Barrows from far and wide gathered on Saturday for the Brad’s Run fundraiser, celebrating the life of the Mattapoisett bar owner and supporting local sports programs, schools, and more. Photos by Marilou Newell.
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Mattapoisett Historical Society’s Fall Festival404 viewsKids of all ages gathered at the Mattapoisett Historical Society’s Fall Festival on Saturday to experience what life and work were like for generations past. For more on the fun and food, see page 13. Photos by Marilou Newell and Felix Perez.
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Healing Little Hearts 5K 404 viewsUpward of 300 runners competed in the inaugural Healing Little Hearts 5K on a beautiful Columbus Day morning. The organization helps fund research efforts into children’s heart defects. “From my family and from the families you’re helping, thank you,” said Kelly Weglowski, who, along with husband, Marc, and daughter Jillian founded Healing Little Hearts in the midst of their son and brother Brady’s own battle. Photos by Shawn Badgley.
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Holiday Party at Shipyard Park404 viewsThe community turned out for a wonderful late afternoon of lights, music, food and fun at the annual Holiday Party at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett hosted by the Lions Club. The Lions were collecting non-perishable food and unwrapped new toys to distribute to those in need during the holiday. In return those in attendance were treated to great food, drinks and crafts for the little ones. Photos by Felix Perez and Marilou Newell
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Holiday Party at Shipyard Park404 viewsThe community turned out for a wonderful late afternoon of lights, music, food and fun at the annual Holiday Party at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett hosted by the Lions Club. The Lions were collecting non-perishable food and unwrapped new toys to distribute to those in need during the holiday. In return those in attendance were treated to great food, drinks and crafts for the little ones. Photos by Felix Perez and Marilou Newell
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Library Treasures404 viewsWord spread of the Antiques Roadshow-style fundraiser at the Mattapoisett Library on March 29, attracting scores of South Coasters clutching their treasures, antiques, and heirlooms for appraisal and admiration, hoping Francis McNamee of the Marion Antique Shop might discover worth in their belongings beyond their sentimental value. Paying $5 per item appraised, some brought primitive dolls, old books, tea sets, and artwork. By Jean Perry
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Friends of Nasketucket Bay State Reservation 404 viewsFriends of Nasketucket Bay State Reservation and the Mattapoisett Land Trust got together on Saturday to help clean up the Nasketucket Bay Sate Reservation. Photos by Felix Perez
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8th Annual Tiara 5K Mother’s Day Race404 viewsThe Women’s Fund held their 8th Annual Tiara 5K Mother’s Day Race, Walk and Fun Run on a lovely Sunday morning. Dozens turned out to enjoy the music, activities and lovely village course. For more information on the Women’s Fund visit: www.womensfundsema.org. Photos by Felix Perez
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The Bogs at Sunset404 viewsThere is an otherworldly appearance to the Bogs during the long-shadowed evening hours of late spring. The landscape is bathed in golden sunlight that makes the bogs appear to glow from the inside out. The Buzzards Bay Coalition oversees the 50 acres of retired cranberry bogs that abounds with wildlife of the amphibious kind. On May 30, the organization led a group on a discovery tour with a focus on frogs. Photo by Jean Perry
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Seniors Appreciation at Center School404 viewsOne of the highlights of the third-grade school year, students dressed up as famous Americans and treated senior citizens from the Council on Aging to a senior citizen appreciation breakfast the morning of June 6. The third-graders sang patriotic songs like the Star-Spangled Banner and My Country ‘Tis of Thee, dressed as the American figure of their choice. Photo by Jean Perry
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Mission Trip to Appalachia.404 viewsTwenty-three members of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church made precious some incredible memories while making a difference during a recent mission trip to Appalachia. The mission group partnered with the Craddock Center in Cherry Log, Georgia in serving impoverished children food for their bodies, minds, and spirits. Photos courtesy Marc Anderson
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