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Pumpkin Patch Pair1334 viewsThis odd couple was found riding a wagon in a pumpkin patch at Eastover Farm in Rochester recently and can be glimpsed again this weekend during a walking tour and barnyard visit sponsored by the Trustees of Reservations. The event will take place on Saturday, October 22 at 10:00 am and will include a hayride through the fields, pumpkin picking, and a pumpkin-painting activity. For more information, please call 508-679-2115, extension 10, or check out www.thetrustees.org. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza). 
(80 votes)
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New Chapter for Mattapoisett Library1145 viewsProud members of the Mattapoisett Library Building Committee presided over a formal groundbreaking ceremony at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Barstow Street this past week. Among the officials on hand were Mattapoisett Selectman Raymond Andrews, State Senator Mark Montigny, State Representative William Straus, and Library Director Judy Wallace. The $5.1 million project is expected to be completed in early 2007. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
(72 votes)
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Tabulating Trees939 viewsDeborah Smiley, a member of Mattapoisett’s Tree Committee, measures trees in Shipyard Park as part of her study on trees in the town’s village. She is assisted by ORR eighth grader Olivia McLean, who is doing the work as community service. (Photo by Laura McLean).
(27 votes)
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Mattapoisett Holiday Village Stroll 2006656 viewsLocal favorites The Showstoppers performed during Mattapoisett's first annual Holiday Village Stroll on Saturday, December 2 in Shipyard Park. The event included a visit from Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and friends, along with the traditional town tree lighting ceremony. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
(18 votes)
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Mr. Nunes Goes to Washington926 viewsRochester Selectman Richard D. Nunes (third from left) recently worked for three months for Alan D. Lebowitz, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Program Operations (DASPO) for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) in Washington, DC. Mr. Nunes, a lawyer and Senior Investigator for the Boston Regional Office, worked as Special Assistant to the DASPO in the National Office. During this detail, Mr. Nunes was admitted and sworn into the U.S. Supreme Court and also paid a visit to the White House.
(27 votes)
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Raking In The Clams!657 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum recently sponsored a Soft-shell Clam Relay where student participants sucessfully planted 50,000 clams off Silvershell Beach in Marion. The group was assisted by Marion Shellfish Warden Issac Perry. (Photos by and courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold, Marion Natural History Museum).
(9 votes)
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Hail to the Chiefs593 viewsGuest narrator and soloist Harold Bost Sr. recently performed with the Tri-County Symphonic Band during their “Presidential Portrait” concert held on Sunday, February 4 in Old Rochester Regional High School’s Auditorium. The show’s theme was a tribute to both the office of the presidency and commemorated the upcoming President’s Day Holiday. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
(41 votes)
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Dance the Night Away533 viewsThe Mattapoisett Congregational Church hosted a family-oriented night of "Dancing with the Stars" on Friday, March 23. Young and old alike danced to the music of DJ Don Hunt from City Lights Disc Jockey Services and then were thrilled to dance alongside special guest 'stars' The Cat in the Hat and Shrek! Members of Heidi Parker Catelli's dance troupe were also on hand to teach a few dance steps. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
(16 votes)
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Viewing Vernal Pools1031 viewsLuke Gauvin examines a specimen under the microscope during the Marion Natural History Museum’s recent program on Vernal Pools, held at the museum above the Elizabeth Taber Library. The program focused on the various insect, plant and animal life in the local vernal pools. (Photo by Nancy MacKenzie).
(46 votes)
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Artistic Expressions1986 viewsOne of the unique abstract depictions of a famous quote from W.C. Fields as interpreted by Rochester artist Renee Richard Ouellette which will be included in her one-person exhibit at the Wamsutta Club in New Bedford from November 1 through December 6, 2005. The club is open Monday-Thursday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 9:30 am to 9:00 pm. There will be a reception to meet the artist on November 10 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. (Photo by and courtesy of Renee Richard Ouellette).
(70 votes)
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Sippican Spring685 viewsMembers of the Sippican Choral Society have resumed rehearsals under the guidance of director Brian Roderick in Reynard Hall of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church on Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. The 90-member group is preparing for their spring concert which will take place on April 29 in Wickenden Chapel at Tabor Academy in Marion. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
(52 votes)
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Whale Winner1388 viewsFive-year-old Kate Lima of New Bedford is the winner of the “Name the Whale” Contest sponsored by First Night New Bedford. Kate chose to name the event’s tell-tale mascot “Welcome the Whale.” The First Night New Bedford 2006 committee chose the winning name “Welcome” for its cheerful whale design depicted on First Night buttons and posters. Kate received several prizes for her winning entry.
(85 votes)
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