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Planting Sunflowers236 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust and Center School put together an activity whereby first graders planted sunflowers in Dunseith Park in Mattapoisett. The sunflowers teach science to the children, are visible to cars passing by and show solidarity with Ukraine. Photos by Marilou Newell and Don Cuddy
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Rajesh Shahi236 viewsSupporters from Mattapoisett and as far as metro Boston gathered on Saturday at the Quaker Friends Meeting House to welcome back Rajesh Shahi, whose amazing story of recovery from a physical deformity as a child has made possible a successful career paying forward his good fortune in his native Nepal. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Land Trust’s 50th Anniversary236 viewsCofounder Brad Hathaway was among attendees at the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s 50th Anniversary brunch held on June 30 at the Munro Preserve. The community heard from Representative Bill Straus, Town Administrator Mike Lorenco and MLT president Mike Huguenin about the land trust’s legacy and ongoing work. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Lions Club Fall Free Family Fun Festival 236 viewsThe Lions Club Fall Free Family Fun Festival on October 12 brought out the Halloween fun. Bright blue skies graced the heavens while here on earth, children cavorted across Shipyard Park with seasonal tunes playing in the background like “Purple People Eater”.
Face painting, fortune telling, bowling, coloring, a firetruck appearance, and free pumpkins rounded out the family fun. Photos by Marilou Newell and Sam Bishop
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Scenes from Mattapoisett236 viewsPhoto by Jennifer Shepley
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Mattapoisett236 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Charitable Giving236 viewsElder law attorney Brandon Walecka presented a lively session on charitable giving in Reynard Hall of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. A healthy crowd attended, asking questions to be better informed about leaving a legacy that follows one's personal philanthropic goals. Pastor Michael Frady and the Finance Committee plan to hold future events in 2025 about tax-favorable gifting strategies available to the charitably inclined. Photo courtesy Jennifer Shepley
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September 11235 viewsMattapoisett firefighters gathered for a 20th anniversary remembrance of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. From left: Captain Andrew Murray, Ryan Noonan, Brian Connelly, Justin Blue, Steve Mills, Barry Lima, Joe Tripp, Marc Nadeu, Kailyn Days, Eric Pimental, Angelene Perry, and Rebecca Longworth. Photo courtesy of the Longworth Family
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Ned’s Point Lighthouse235 viewsTuesday afternoon offered a sneak preview of the reopening of Ned’s Point Lighthouse scheduled for Saturday, October 9, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Cathy Hardy and Mike Lally, a Texas couple, happened to be in the right place at the right time to become the first visitors to the 183-year-old lighthouse that had been closed for the past two years and three months. The lighthouse typically draws 100 visitors from all over the world when open during any regular, three-hour session. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Veteran's Day235 viewsMattapoisett Veterans Day by Jack "Moe" Molander.
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Cooper Newton 235 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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Cooper Newton 235 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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