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Fall Free Family Fun Festival264 viewsThe sixth annual Lions Club Fall Free Family Fun Festival was held on October 22 in Shipyard Park. Hundreds of children enjoyed face painting, fortune tellers, hayrides and games with a Halloween theme. King Lion Kimberly Ray said the event is an opportunity for people of all economic backgrounds to enjoy a family day together for free. Pumpkins and candy were handed out, while festive Halloween tunes filled the air. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Tornado in Mattapoisett264 viewsAn EF-1 tornado touched down late Tuesday morning in Mattapoisett. The unusual weather event downed power lines and hundreds of trees, knocking out power to many homes north of Route 195. Television news crews descended from Boston, as the Mattapoisett Fire and Police departments worked with utility companies and many power lines to clean up roads and assist area residents coming home to frightening scenes. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Whale Bark Wanderer264 viewsMattapoisett Museum Curator Connor Gaudet and volunteer Bob Clifford unpack the custom model of the Whale Bark Wanderer 1878 recreated by artist George Lowery from scratch and donated to the museum. The model arrived on Tuesday afternoon from Arizona in a crate weighing a total of 181 pounds. The model joins two other models of the famous whaling ship in the museum, including a model built and donated by John D. Young. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Wanderer264 viewsGeorge Lowery’s scale model of the Wanderer was unveiled to the public on May 19 by Mattapoisett Museum, which is showcasing the Wanderer’s history and even more so its legacy over the past century of business and culture in the town. Lowery and his family were welcomed by the museum to celebrate the occasion. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Blue Heron264 viewsSunrise with a blue heron taken by Jennifer Shepley.
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Mattapoisett Woman’s Club263 viewsMembers of the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club gathered to celebrate their 80th anniversary on October 21. The MWC has been supporting local and regional charities and local student graduates with scholarships since the inception of the club in 1941. Photos by Cindy Turse
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Wreath Sale263 viewsThe Mattapoisett Woman's Club Holiday Wreath sale held on December 4 was a sold-out success for the group’s annual scholarship fundraiser. Photos courtesy of Cindy Turse
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Geese in Mattapoisett263 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Mattapoisett Woman’s Club263 viewsAt the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club luncheon on March 17, members donated to support World Central Kitchen for Ukraine and filled a jar with cash and checks totaling $500. The next afternoon, March 18, several members of the Garden Group collaborated to create window-box displays at the Mattapoisett Post Office. The design was created by Sharon Doyon to show support for the people of Ukraine. The Garden Group was honored to have several people stop to comment and thank them for their efforts
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Mattapoisett Fire Department 263 viewsGrant Johnson shared this photo of the Mattapoisett Fire Department training in a fire simulator trailer on April 20.
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Keep on Plungin’ 263 viewsThe annual Keep on Plungin’ New Year’s Day swim drew well over 100 participants to Mattapoisett Town Beach, continuing a tradition started in 2013 by Will and Michelle Huggins to help families facing expenses related to cancer care. In the last two years, the community-driven effort has benefitted three families and Dana Farber with a $1,000 donation in Huggins’ honor. This year, organizers anticipate supporting at least two more families with checks for $2,000. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Keep on Plungin’ 263 viewsThe annual Keep on Plungin’ New Year’s Day swim drew well over 100 participants to Mattapoisett Town Beach, continuing a tradition started in 2013 by Will and Michelle Huggins to help families facing expenses related to cancer care. In the last two years, the community-driven effort has benefitted three families and Dana Farber with a $1,000 donation in Huggins’ honor. This year, organizers anticipate supporting at least two more families with checks for $2,000. Photos by Mick Colageo
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