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Mattapoisett Mother's Day 5k 297 viewsJen Pease shared these photos of the Mattapoisett Mother's Day 5k event that was held on Sunday. Is it the second year holding this event and there were 404 registered participants (an increase from 198 last year). They raised just over $10,000 to donate to new mother's right here on the South Coast
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Mattapoisett Council on Aging296 viewsOn June 17, the Mattapoisett Council on Aging held an Open House to highlight the variety of programs and services available to area seniors and their families. The public visited with program leaders from such diverse services as exercise classes to Medicare policies and legal aid. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Harbor Days296 viewsRoss Kessler, the king lion of the Mattapoisett Lions Club, displays the brass cap on the time capsule that was planted under the bandstand at Shipyard Park 50 years ago. The unearthing of the time capsule was held on Saturday night during the Lions Club's annual Harbor Days festival. Photo by Ryan Feeney
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Hodge Podge296 viewsThe Wanderer found everyone’s good buddy Hodge Podge at the Rochester COA on August 7 chatting up folks who stopped by in support of Plumb Library. HP’s appearance was sponsored by the Rochester Cultural Council. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett Library296 viewsOn August 7, the Mattapoisett Library hosted the New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance. Interns from the Wareham-based agency gave a hands-on talk to small children on local sea turtles. NECWA studies local marine life, collecting data for a variety of agencies. Some 60 kids from the Tri-Town area and beyond learned about turtle eating and nesting habits and made crafts depicting turtles. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Dog Walk Fundraiser296 viewsFreemin Bauer with his five-year-old sibling bulldogs Mia and Louie during Saturday’s dog walk fundraiser held at Center School in Mattapoisett. Six years ago, Bauer was an eagle scout who donated his first dog-walking fundraising collection to an animal shelter in Fairhaven. Approximately 20 dogs were on hand for the August 28 event, a small step in a larger effort to finance a dog park in town. According to Mattapoisett Select Board member Jodi Bauer
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Salty's Silvery Moon Soiree296 viewsOn the evening of October 23, the Mattapoisett Land Trust hosted its annual Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree at Dunseith Gardens. The yearly autumn event finds families gathering around a roaring fire pit and toasting marshmallows or creating delicious desserts while listening to live music. On this night, music was provided by Jeff Dunn, and storyteller Danny Dullea entertained all with marvelous tales about the natural world. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Ukrainian Colors296 viewsUkrainian colors being displayed at our Brandt Beach residence. Photo courtesy of Marcia and Gary Parker
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Cooper Newton 296 viewsCooper Newton received an emotional welcome home from his parents Peter and Marley Newton, his girlfriend Autumn Horsey and a host of extended family and friends. The Mattapoisett native sailed his 27-foot boat Why Worry on a solo journey that took him as far as Turks and Caicos south of the Bahamas. His adventures included a surprise passenger in a raccoon that found his boat during a coastal storm. Photos by Mick Colageo and Cooper Newton
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Fall Free Family Fun Festival296 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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Mattapoisett Town Hall296 viewsMattapoisett Town Hall employees enjoyed Halloween wearing inspired costumes. Photo courtesy of Kathleen Costello
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Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School Parent-Teacher Organization296 viewsThe Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School Parent-Teacher Organization held its annual Fall Family Festival on Saturday at its athletic fields in Rochester. The Boy Scouts were on hand to offer activities, and of particular fun for visitors was an extra-large, military-style inflatable obstacle course. Photos by Mick Colageo
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