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Memorial Day in Mattapoisett191 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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Center School Field Day191 viewsCenter School in Mattapoisett held its annual field day on Tuesday, June 2, a highlight of the end of the school year for students of all grades. The event was rescheduled from last Tuesday because of rain and chilly weather. Photos by Jean Perry
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ORR Class of 2015191 viewsOld Rochester Regional High School graduated its Class of 2015 on Saturday, June 6 beneath a sunny sky and before hundreds of cheering parents, family members, and classmates. Photos by Colin Veitch
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The Lorax191 viewsThe Old Hammondtown School Drama Club on June 10 performed its production of “The Lorax & You,” a play based on the Dr. Seuss book “The Lorax,” adapted by Tracy Gendreau Fiore. Photos by Jean Perry
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Hula-hoop Performer191 viewsHula-hoop performer Pinto Bella taught kids the benefit of hula-hooping for body and mind and performed superhero-themed tricks on June 20 at Plumb Library. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mr. T!191 viewsStudents chanted “Mr. T!” to Mr. Tavares on the roof as they left school June 18. Kevin Tavares, associate principal, challenged the kids to raise 481 canned goods to top Mr. T’s 480 – they collected over 800 instead! Mr. T had to spend the night on the roof of Center School, calling the community out to visit him and bring canned goods so he could match the students’ grand total. Photos by Jean Perry
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Opening Day191 viewsBeachgoers celebrated the official opening of the Mattapoisett Town Beach on June 20. The beach house has been renovated and was ready for the roughly 200 participants in Mattapoisett Recreation’s Beach Olympics and other family activities. Photos by Felix Perez
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Last Day of School191 viewsJune 19 was the last day of school at RMS, and the teachers and staff celebrated with their traditional student sendoff. Conductor Danni Kleiman led the teachers in song as the busses full of waving students looped around the parking lot before heading off toward summer break. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion’s new Fire Chief 191 viewsMarion’s new Fire Chief Brian Jackvony was sworn in on June 30 during a ceremony at the Marion Music Hall with the Board of Selectmen. Jackvony comes to Marion from the Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island where he was the assistant fire chief for eight years, after 24 years with the Providence Fire Department. Photo by Jean Perry
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Crescent Beach191 viewsAn artist staying at Crescent Beach recently constructed a number of cairns on the beach near Waterman Street and on the rocks between Goat Island and Strawberry Point visible from the end of Island Street Photo courtesy Bev Gleason
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Taste of the Town191 viewsGuests enjoyed the fine fare at the annual Taste of the Town at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett on July 14, with entertainment provided by The Showstoppers. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Natural History Museum191 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s Coastal Explorations group wishes to thank wildlife tracker Jennifer Carlino for showing us a little about different types of wildlife sign. Burrows, tracks, pellets, and scat were all inspected to determine what types of wildlife use Washburn park as their habitat. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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