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3D printed masks507 viewsSteve Methia's 3D printer produces a face shield on Wednesday afternoon. The Mattapoisett resident, a retiree, works primarily with motorcycles and furniture but has repurposed his hobby shop and office and with donations of equipment has two printers working morning to night to produce these shields for medical and front-line workers at no cost. See story. Photo by Mick ColageoApr 01, 2020
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New Bedford Waterworks555 viewsA view from a trail at New Bedford Waterworks in Rochester, one of the many public walking/hiking retreats still open amidst advice from authorities to maintain social distance due to the coronavirus pandemic. Owned by the City of New Bedford, the Waterworks is part of the protected Assawompset Pond Complex that protects public drinking water and offers a pleasant way to view nature and get some exercise. Story inside. Photo by Shawn Sweet - March 26, 2020 editionMar 25, 2020
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Old Rochester Regional Superintendent 545 viewsMike Nelson, assistant superintendent of schools for the Old Rochester Regional district, was voted in as the replacement for retiring Superintendent Doug White effective June 30. Nelson, a Plymouth resident, has been working in the ORR district the past six years. Photo by Ryan Feeney March 12, 2020 editionMar 11, 2020
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Shared-Use Path475 viewsOne year after Acushnet-based builder D.W. White was contracted at $6.7 million by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in February 2019 to build Phase 1b of the “Shared-Use Path”, trees have been cleared and pilings installed, setting the table for imminent construction of a wooden bridge over the marshlands in Mattapoisett. Photo by Ryan Feeney February 20, 2020 edition
Feb 19, 2020
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Robin Ragle544 viewsRobin Ragle, craftsman, and jewelry maker, brought her talents to the Mattapoisett Library on February 1. Ragle demonstrated techniques for making earrings and bracelets. Photo by Marilou NewellFeb 05, 2020
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Hearts for Hannah 563 viewsAfter Tabor graduate and Marion native Hannah Strom was seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident in Florida last week while traveling with the Holy Cross Women’s Rowing team, her community back home is showing its support by displaying red and purple hearts on the doors and windows of homes, buildings, and village businesses. These two hearts hung on the door of the Marion Art Center are only two of many popping up all over Marion as a way to show support for Strom and her family Jan 22, 2020
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Sunrise at Ned's Point669 viewsSunrises at Ned's Point are a Mattapoisett treasure, and resident Steve Chicco is one of the lucky ones who can rise early enough to witness them firsthand. For the rest of us, we can be grateful that Chicco captures moments such as this one with a flock of gulls emerging from a glorious morning sky with his camera and shares them with us. Photo by Steve Chicco - January 16, 2020 editionJan 15, 2020
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Tinkhamtown Chapel 566 viewsThe lights from within the tiny Tinkhamtown Chapel spilled out into the cold dark on December 21, the longest eve of the year, for the annual Christmas carol sing-along. The warm and merry event has been held each year just before Christmas for nearly 70 years now. Photos by Marilou Newell. December 26, 2019 editionDec 26, 2019
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Elf!525 viewsMake way for Buddy the Elf! – Our newest favorite elf has made his way to the Tri-Town in the ORRHS Drama Club’s Christmas production of Elf the Musical. Opening night is Thursday, December 5, with shows and special “Santa Matinees” running until Sunday, December 8. Pictured here, Buddy, played by Andrew Steele, is ecstatic to have found his estranged and rather grumpy human birth father, Walter Hobbs, played by Luke Cuoto. Photo by Jean PerryDec 04, 2019
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ORRJH Thanksgiving589 views
The students of Old Rochester Regional Junior High on November 24 hosted their annual Thanksgiving banquet for the senior citizens of Tri-Town – a tradition made possible by the volunteer staff and students who spend hours decorating, cooking, serving, and cleaning up after so seniors can get a taste of the school community’s gratitude for their support. Photos by Jean Perry
November 28, 2019Nov 28, 2019
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Mattapoisett Fire 654 viewsAutism Awareness is in the air this November at the Mattapoisett Fire Station after firefighters completed special training to help them understand how to provide appropriate support for an autistic person during an emergency call. The training was sponsored by the Autism and Law Enforcement Coalition (ALEC) and led by an area firefighter who is the parent of an autistic child. November 21, 2019Nov 20, 2019
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Appetizing Apparition621 views“Appetizing Apparition” – Six-year-old Nathan Grossman decided to behold his breakfast long enough to notice something different about this piece of bacon before taking a bite. “Hey, look! The bacon looks like the Seahorse!" Grossman shouted out, according to Liza Appleby of Mattapoisett who witnessed the excitement. “I surprisingly had to agree,” said Appleby. “It certainly did look like Salty the Mattapoisett Seahorse.” Photo courtesy Liza Appleby November 14, 2019Nov 13, 2019
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