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Wanderer Model1240 viewsThis intricately detailed model of the whaling bark Wanderer was built by David Barker and Neale Birdsall, both of Marion, and was commissioned by Mr. Barker for his private maritime collection. Mr. Barker has maintained a lifelong fascination with the whaling ship which dates back to his father’s finding artifacts from the historic vessel floating in the water just after it was destroyed on the rocks off Cuttyhunk Island in 1924. (Photo by and courtesy of David Barker).Nov 15, 2005
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Coke and a Smile1426 viewsThe Duffy family poses with a copy of The Wanderer at the "Coke Cool Set" in the Disney/MGM Theme Park during a recent family vacation in Orlando, FL. Pictured (l. to r.) are Wendy, Catherine, Julia, John and John Duffy. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).Nov 10, 2005
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Mending Fences3950 viewsTwo students from the Loft School in Marion pose behind the new fence which was erected at the playground they use at Saint Rita’s Parish. The playground, located at the corner of Front Street and Vine, is now in the process of undergoing much-needed improvements and renovations. All of this year’s fund-raising efforts at the Loft School will go towards further improvements to the playgound. Anyone interested in donating funds to this much loved space should contact the Loft School at 508-748-1243.Nov 10, 2005
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Town Hall-oween1196 viewsThe staff at the Mattapoisett Town Hall decked out in their Halloween costumes posed for this photo on All Hallow’s Eve, October 31. See if you can spot the familiar faces behind the make-up and masks in this picture, provided courtesy of Assistant to the Town Administrator Melody Pacheco.Nov 10, 2005
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Tolerance Through Theater1252 viewsMembers of the Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club (foreground, l. to r.) Shannon Francis, Evan Berry, and Samantha LeBlanc rehearse for the school’s production of The Laramie Project, to be performed Thursday through Saturday, November 17, 18, and 19 at 8:00 pm; and Sunday, November 20 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $10 for the general public and $8 for students and seniors and will be available at the door. Advance tickets can also be purchased at Old Rochester Regional High School, the Marion General Store, the Seaport Village Coffee and Ice Cream Shoppe in Mattapoisett, and the Plumb Corner Market in Rochester. (Photo by and courtesy of Joe Butterfield).Nov 10, 2005
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Veterans Day Speaker1223 viewsLieutenant Commander Daniel Parilla, USN, of the Newport Naval War College will be the Principal Speaker at the Mattapoisett Veterans Day Ceremonies on Friday, November 11 starting at 11:00 am at Old Hammondtown School. LCDR Parilla wears the Heroic Action Air Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device, and two Strike Flight Air Medals, along with various other commendations.Nov 02, 2005
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ORR Jazzes It Up4108 viewsMembers of the Old Rochester Regional High School Jazz Band recently performed in the ballroom of the Hynes Convention Center in Boston on October 23. The band, which has not performed at the Hynes since their big win at the Berklee College competition last March, played to a standing-room-only crowd of the Association of School Business Officials. (Photo by and courtesy of Bob Williamson).Nov 02, 2005
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Calendar Guy1961 viewsAl Hamer of Al’s Yankee Clipper in Marion shows off his wife, “Miss November,” in his latest 2006 “Survivors” calendar which depicts local women who are all cancer survivors either riding on or posing with classic motorcycles. The proceeds from the calendar, created by Mr. Hamer with his brother-in-law, David Blanchette, will benefit the American Cancer Society. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).Nov 02, 2005
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The King and I1656 viewsBefore leaving the building, the one and only Elvis posed with a copy of The Wanderer alongside Paula and Doug Church, owners of Sisters in Mattapoisett, during a recent trip to Las Vegas to attend a Toni & Guy “TIGI” hair seminar. Ronny and Judy Galley (left), friends of the Churchs, were also visiting Las Vegas at the time to attend Ronny’s father’s wedding, and joined them for an audience with “The King.” (Photo courtesy of Paula Church).Oct 28, 2005
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Planting at the Point1211 viewsSeveral members of Mattapoisett’s Tree Planting Committee (l. to r.) Paul Lambalot, Laura McLean, Charles Duponte, Kenny Pacheco and Todd Pacheco, recently installed three Halka locusts at Ned’s Point in Mattapoisett. The trees are living memorials for two people who enjoyed the scenic area. (Photo by and courtesy of Laura McLean).Oct 28, 2005
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Trick or Tree?1139 viewsThis spooky spectre of a gnarled tree is located at the corner of Mattapoisett Road and New Bedford Road in Rochester. Looking like something that walked right out of the twisted forest in The Wizard of Oz, the tree seems right at home during this haunted season of All Hallow’s Eve. (Photo by and courtesy of Wendy Ashworth).Oct 28, 2005
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Pumpkin Patch Pair1274 viewsThis odd couple was found riding a wagon in a pumpkin patch at Eastover Farm in Rochester recently and can be glimpsed again this weekend during a walking tour and barnyard visit sponsored by the Trustees of Reservations. The event will take place on Saturday, October 22 at 10:00 am and will include a hayride through the fields, pumpkin picking, and a pumpkin-painting activity. For more information, please call 508-679-2115, extension 10, or check out www.thetrustees.org. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).Oct 19, 2005
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