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National Library Week287 views April 8-14 marks National Library Week, a time where local communities honor the great resources located in their towns. The Elizabeth Taber Library (Marion), Joseph H. Plumb Library (Rochester) and the Mattapoisett Free Public Library are all staples in the tri-town, providing everything from literature to technology to its patrons. Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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Bikeway Challenge287 viewsOn Sunday, June 24, the Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path hosted their first annual South Coast Bikeway Challenge. Local residents were invited to ride their bikes along the path in order to raise money for the completion of the ongoing project. In addition to the ride, live music was provided and the Mattapoisett Lions Club served lunch. Pictured here from left to right; Chloe, Michael, Malcolm and Aimee Bean Enjoying Mattapoisett’s scenic bike path. Photo by Felix Perez. June 28, 2012 edition
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Mattapoisett Road Race287 viewsOn Wednesday, July 4, over 1,000 runners braved the rain to participate in the Annual Mattapoisett Road Race. All money raised from the 5-mile race will benefit graduating students from Old Rochester Regional High School. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Holiday In The Park287 viewsLocal children check out Mattapoisett's Christmas tree up close after the lighting ceremony at Holiday In The Park on Saturday, December 8. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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New Year Plunge287 viewsOn January 1, 2013, Mattapoisett Town Beach played host to a New Year’s polar plunge fundraiser. The event, which attracted over 400 people, raised money to benefit BAM Foundation, Inc., a New Bedford non-profit which donates money to South Coast families dealing with members who have cancer. The Huggins family of Mattapoisett received such a donation while husband and father, William, was in treatment for cancer in his colon and liver. Photo by Eric Tripoli
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Mattapoisett Historical Society287 viewsMattapoisett Historical Society museum curator Elizabeth Hutchison explaining how rope is made at the museum's "History by Hand" event last week. Photo by Renae Reints.
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TinkArt 3807287 viewsLocal artists are displaying and selling their works through September 28 at the building next door to the Tinkhamtown Chapel. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree287 viewsDunseith Gardens in Mattapoisett was lit up the night of October 25 with fire and imagination at the 8th annual Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree, hosted by the Mattapoisett Land Trust. Photo by Felix Perez
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White Gift Pageant287 viewsFor 80 years the Mattapoisett Congregational Church has presented a White Gift Pageant that includes the story and Nativity of Jesus, and the collection of gifts wrapped in plain white paper that are donated to charitable groups in the area. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Build-your-own Snowman287 viewsUnder the direction of Jeanne McCullough, children at the Mattapoisett Free Library on December 30 participated in a step-by-step build-your-own snowperson activity during the winter school break. Little fingers sticky with glue flattened out cotton balls and fastened them to prefabricated Styrofoam snowperson shapes, and then glued on the trimmings under the guidance of caregivers. Photos by Jean Perry
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Walt Whitman 287 viewsStephen Collins portraying America’s poet Walt Whitman entertains guests at the Mattapoisett Public Library on April 19. Collins bases his one-man performance on a script written by Michael Z. Keamy titled, “Unlaunch’d Voices: An Evening with Walt Whitman.” Photo by Felix Perez
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Memorial Day in Mattapoisett287 viewsMemorial Day in Mattapoisett was observed as it traditionally is, with ceremonies in front of the Mattapoisett Library followed by the parade march to Cushing Cemetery. This year’s guest speaker, Mattapoisett resident U.S. Army Sergeant Edward Sweeney, Jr. stirred the emotions of those in attendance with his speech about sacrifice and the American way of life. The Old Hammondtown School Band was impressive with its performance of several patriotic songs, and Representative William Straus, the selectmen, and
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