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Polar Plunge382 viewsOn New Years Day, hundreds were arrayed at Mattapoisett Town Beach for this year’s Mattapoisett Polar Plunge. Since 2013, the beach has seen residents and visitors run into the freezing Atlantic to kick off the new year. The event is held by Keep On Plungin’ who, through the selling of baked goods, coffee, and hot chocolate, donate all proceeds of the fridged plunge to local families grappling with the costs of cancer treatment. Photo by Sam Bishop.
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100th Birthday381 viewsPaul Brown, Mattapoisett resident and a World War II veteran, was celebrated on Friday, July 24 on his 100th birthday, by the Marine Corps League of New Bedford and a gathering of local supporters. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Harbor Days381 viewsAfter a year off due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Mattapoisett Lions Club held the Harbor Days festival July 14-18 at Shipyard Park. The festival included a vendor craft fair on the weekend, a Friday night fish fry, a Saturday night lobster fest, and Sunday morning pancakes. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Harvest Moon 381 viewsHarvest Moon rises over Aucoot Cove. Photo by Hugh Kelly
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Marion Lagoon381 viewsThe forebay wall is in place at Marion's Wastewater Treatment Plant lagoon. Solids will be processed to the northwest side of the concrete wall, right, and liquids in the larger area of the lagoon on the southeast side, according to DPW Director Nathaniel Munafo. A liner made up of over 30 pieces is on site awaiting final surface grading by Methuen Construction and the installation of a Multiflo infrastructural piping system.
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Cooper Newton 381 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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Mattapoisett Lions Club Triathlon381 viewsEmily Tato was grateful to Aner Larreategi after their top-three-overall performances in Sunday’s Mattapoisett Lions Club Triathlon. Pushed from start to finish by Larreategi, Tato was the fastest woman in all three events, the swim, bike and run. Don Cuddy was the 70-and-over winner. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Lions Club Triathlon381 viewsEmily Tato was grateful to Aner Larreategi after their top-three-overall performances in Sunday’s Mattapoisett Lions Club Triathlon. Pushed from start to finish by Larreategi, Tato was the fastest woman in all three events, the swim, bike and run. Don Cuddy was the 70-and-over winner. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Heros381 viewsAndrea Osborne submitted this unique photo of a Hero’s coloring book left at the scene of the Mattapoisett Boatyard Fire. Many heroes were seen on that day.
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Richard Van Inwegen381 viewsRichard Van Inwegen’s stunning photography is on display at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Black Is a Rainbow Color381 viewsFrom left, Ellen Flynn, Betty Hill, Alison Noyce, Jessica DeCicco-Carey, Janis Johnson, Kelcey Robertson, Matt Monteiro and Rhonda Baptiste celebrate the opening of the Story Walk titled, "Black Is a Rainbow Color." The February 11 presentation by Angela Joy at the Dunseith Property was a collaborative effort of Tri-Town Against Racism and the Mattapoisett Land Trust Education Committee in celebration of Black History Month. Photo courtesy of Alison Noyce
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Mattapoisett Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt381 viewsSaturday’s Mattapoisett Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt drew a large gathering of families to Ned’s Point on Saturday morning, and some very happy children met the Easter Bunny. Photos by Mick Colageo
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