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2020 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race 363 viewsThe 2020 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race was business as usual, mostly, featuring 40 two-rower teams participating. Shown here are Marina Stephens of Mattapoisett and Lauren Eldridge of Rochester, who placed second in the Women's Division with a time of 1:27:57 Photo by Ryan Feeney - May 28, 2020 edition
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Reverend Amy Lignitz Harken400 viewsThe Reverend Amy Lignitz Harken was serenaded at the end of her parsonage driveway by supporters who arrived in a motorcade shortly after her virtual graduation from Hartford Seminary with a doctorate degree in ministry. Lignitz Harken has been the pastor of Mattapoisett Congregational Church since 2011. See story. Photo by Ryan Feeney - May 21, 2020
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Village Running381 viewsA runner goes through his paces on Tuesday morning in Mattapoisett village. Due to safety concerns, the 50th Fourth of July Road Race will not be held as scheduled, but a virtual race will be held on an individual basis with proceeds going toward stipends traditionally established to assist Old Rochester Regional High School graduating seniors. See Sports Roundup by Nick Friar. Photo by Ryan Feeney - May 14, 2020 edition
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Birthday Surprise391 viewsSkipp the Clown leads a parade of supporters up the driveway of Rochester resident Rowan Farquharson, whose sixth birthday was made special despite the limitations he lives with due to mysterious allergic reactions and a compromised immune system. Photo by Ryan Feeney - May 7, 2020 edition
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Reservation Golf Club 332 viewsReservation Golf Club is among the many Massachusetts courses closed under order of Governor Baker. Area golfers eagerly await a statement this week regarding the May 4 expiration of the state closure of non-essential businesses. See Sports Roundup for more. Photo by Ryan Feeney - April 30, 2020 edition
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Mattapoisett Woman’s Club323 viewsThe Mattapoisett Woman’s Club planted 1,500 King Alfred trumpet daffodil bulbs last fall. Today the glory of that effort is in full bloom across the community. Club member Roxanne Bungert spearheaded the effort after visiting Newport Rhode Island, where as many as one million bulbs have been planted over the years she attested. “We planted in several locations around town with the support and assistance of the Highway Department,” she said. April 23, 2020 edition
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Dunseith Gardens360 viewsApril 16, 2020 edition
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Ned’s Point Sunset433 viewsOn a recent Ned’s Point evening, two young girls appear as silhouettes come to life while the setting sun floods the gloom in radiating shades of pink, yellow and orange. Low tide gave the evening travelers a footing on the rocky shore below the lighthouse. And, in the distance visited only by the human spirit, the hope of better days ahead was promised. Photo by Marilou Newell - April 9, 2020 edition
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3D printed masks441 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 Colageo
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New Bedford Waterworks483 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 edition
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Old Rochester Regional Superintendent 495 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 edition
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Shared-Use Path422 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
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