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Quaker Flea Market189 viewsThe Mattapoisett Friends Meeting held its Quaker Flea Market and Yard Sale on Saturday at the meetinghouse grounds. Proceeds from the sale of books, toys, kitchen ware, paper, and collectible will benefit the 1827 structure’s restoration. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Wanderer Lecture189 viewsRecently retired Seth Mendell delivered his last lecture for a while at the Mattapoisett Historical Society last Thursday night. The presentation was a riveting tale of the construction and subsequent journeys of the last whale ship built in Mattapoisett and this newspaper’s namesake, the bark Wanderer. Mendell recounted the yellow pine and live oak, the charismatic caulkers and other builders, and the fact that the Wanderer found its greatest successes in the early 1900s before its demise at Cuttyhunk. Pho
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Holiday Party at Shipyard Park189 viewsThe community turned out for a wonderful late afternoon of lights, music, food and fun at the annual Holiday Party at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett hosted by the Lions Club. The Lions were collecting non-perishable food and unwrapped new toys to distribute to those in need during the holiday. In return those in attendance were treated to great food, drinks and crafts for the little ones. Photos by Felix Perez and Marilou Newell
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Holiday Party at Shipyard Park189 viewsThe community turned out for a wonderful late afternoon of lights, music, food and fun at the annual Holiday Party at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett hosted by the Lions Club. The Lions were collecting non-perishable food and unwrapped new toys to distribute to those in need during the holiday. In return those in attendance were treated to great food, drinks and crafts for the little ones. Photos by Felix Perez and Marilou Newell
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Hooves and Hands Polar Plunge189 viewsHooves and Hands Polar Plunge on December 25,2013. Photo by Felix Perez
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Hooves and Hands Polar Plunge189 viewsHooves and Hands Polar Plunge on December 25,2013. Photo by Felix Perez
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Freezin' for a Reason 2014189 viewsHope Perkins, Carlin Danner, and Melanie Lean warm up after a quick dip during the Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge held on January 1st. Photo by Felix Perez
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Freezin' for a Reason 2014189 viewsParticipants in the 2014 Polar Plunge on January 1 were encouraged to wear costumes for the event, which raised thousands of dollars for the BAM Foundation. BAM is an organization that offers financial assistance to families battling cancer to help offset the unexpected costs of cancer treatment. Hundreds of people turned out for the event, with over a hundred participants who plunged into 34 degree waters, just a few degrees warmer than the 28 degree air temperature that morning. Photo by Felix Perez
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Seniors Appreciation at Center School189 viewsOne of the highlights of the third-grade school year, students dressed up as famous Americans and treated senior citizens from the Council on Aging to a senior citizen appreciation breakfast the morning of June 6. The third-graders sang patriotic songs like the Star-Spangled Banner and My Country ‘Tis of Thee, dressed as the American figure of their choice. Photo by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Museum189 viewsThe Mattapoisett Museum held an opening night for their latest exhibit on June 26. The collection of police and fire department memorabilia brought back many memories for municipal employees on hand at the event. Photos by Marilou Newell.
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Taste of the Town189 viewsThe 11th Annual Taste of the Town in Mattapoisett drew hundreds out to Shipyard Park on July 15. The Women’s Club event raises funds for scholarships for local students. Photos by Jean Perry
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Salty Christmas189 viewsBrownell Systems helped the Mattapoisett Land Trust kicked off the holiday season at the Dunseith Gardens by placing the Christmas hat on Satly’s. Photo by Paul Lopes
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