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Holiday in the Park 223 viewsMattapoisett's annual Holiday in the Park held on December 9 was a grand success. Buffet-style food tables featured delicious items from local restaurants and shops, from donuts to pizza to Chinese offerings and more. Santa and Mrs. Claus were on hand for little ones to share their wishes for a special gift, while elves, Frosty, and one of Santa's reindeer strolled the park spreading holiday cheer. The Lions Club table received donations of new toys and nonperishable foods, while the Old Rochester Regional
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Judy Mooney223 viewsJudy Mooney, Marion’s retiring finance director, shares a moment with her replacement, Heather O’Brien, during Tuesday morning’s sendoff at the Town House. Many stopped in to wish Judy well in her retirement after two decades serving the town. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Tinkhamtown Chapel Singalong223 viewsJack Bell plays the saxophone solo, and local children sing "Jingle Bells" and "The Twelve Days Before Christmas" during Saturday's annual Tinkhamtown Chapel Singalong. Photos courtesy Robert Price
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Christmas Day Plunge223 viewsAt 94, Bob Humphrey was the elder statesman participating in the Christmas Day plunge held at Mattapoisett Town Beach, which including 47 swimmers and raised $2,595 in donations for the benefit of Helping Hands & Hooves. While December 25 was unseasonably mild, the water temperature in the harbor was still chilly as the effort inspired camaraderie among participating friends and couples. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Whale Bark Wanderer223 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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Black Baldy Calf223 viewsThe local celebrity is the new Black Baldy calf born on Acushnet Road on April 17. A second calf is expected any day now, a sure sign that spring is on the way. Photo by Chrystal Walsh
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Rajesh Shahi223 viewsRajesh Shahi’s life changed when he was a child hosted by a Mattapoisett family and surgically treated by doctors at New England Baptist Hospital. Back in his native Nepal, Shahi has new lease on life and is paying it forward with a school for needy children. Photos courtesy Johanna Duponte-Williams
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Cruise Night223 viewsThe June 7 cruise night at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett was picture perfect. Oldie tunes floated on harbor side breezes as car aficionados and their lovingly restored cars were admired. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Purple Heart223 viewsAn old image of war hero Edward D. Kinney Jr. was shared as family members and a supportive gathering crowded the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on August 10 as six Purple Heart recipients were honored by the Town of Mattapoisett. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Paca Run222 viewsSeptember 25 found animal lovers of all ages visiting alpaca farms throughout the region in a game called “Paca Run.” Mattapoisett’s Pine Meadows Farm participated in the event, which included five farms where folks could pick up playing cards. At the end of the two-day event coinciding with National Alpaca Farm Days, the best “Hand” won prizes. But, really, the big winners were the alpacas themselves, who received bountiful treats from their admirers throughout the weekend. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Christmas Plunge222 viewsAn ice-cold Christmas morning in Mattapoisett did not stop citizens from jumping all the way into the waters of Mattapoisett Town Beach in support of Helping Hands and Hooves. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Christmas Plunge222 viewsAn ice-cold Christmas morning in Mattapoisett did not stop citizens from jumping all the way into the waters of Mattapoisett Town Beach in support of Helping Hands and Hooves. Photos by Mick Colageo
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