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Scarecrow O'Rama425 viewsChildren demonstrated their talent at the fine art of scarecrow making at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Saturday, October 16, 2010. The event was sponsored by Friends of the Mattapoisett Library. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Polar Bear425 viewsRuth and Rachel Bates attempted to simulate the feeling of the Arctic in Mattapoisett with their polar bear snow creations in late January 2011. Photo courtesy of Bodil Perkins.
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Majongg at Mattapoisett COA425 viewsA game of Majongg is enjoyed at the Mattapoisett Council on Aging on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Photo by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Christmas Day Swim425 viewsHelping Hands and Hooves hosed their 11th annual Christmas Day Swim at 11:00 am at the Mattapoisett Town Beach. Helping Hands and Hooves is a non-profit (based in Mattapoisett) that is dedicated to providing therapeutic horseback riding lessons for adults with disabilities. If you would like to learn more about Helping Hands and Hooves you can visit their website at www.helpinghandsandhooves.org. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Veterans Day Ceremony in Mattapoiset425 viewsOn November 11 following the Veterans Day Ceremony at Old Hammondtown School in Mattapoisett, members of Boy Scout Troop 53 performed a flag decommissioning ceremony at the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s Dunseith Gardens. Flags had been placed in decommissioning boxes built by Drew Robert for his Eagle project. The flags were then collected from the boxes located at the police department, town hall and public library and prepared for burning and burial.
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Hive Move425 viewsBob and Bill Field and Sue Wilbur help assist a swarm to the hive (in a truck) on Sunday in the cemetery near Sue's grandma’s grave. Photo by Jennifer F. Shepley
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Poker Run424 viewsMotorcyclists gathered Sunday morning, September 20, in the parking lot of ORR to ride in the third annual Poker Run for Alex Pateakos. Alex is a five-year-old Marion boy who suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Money raised by the poker run will benefit Alex, and Families of SMA, a group that helps families like the Pateakos’ live their lives as close to normal as possible. The Poker Run covered 65 miles and ran through Lakeville, Carver, East Wareham, and back to ORR. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Journey's End424 viewsTrees were trimmed along Brant Beach Avenue, and N Star worked with Comcast to bring some power lines down so the Francoeur house could be placed onto its new foundation on November 10, 2009. Debbie Francoeur and her son Isaac have t-shirts and hats available for those wishing to purchase a keepsake of the move. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Toe Jam424 viewsOn Saturday, January 23, 2010 the Toe Jam Puppet Band performed at the Center School in Mattapoisett to benefit the Project Grow Parents Group. Children and adults danced while the band entertained them with original songs and general silliness. Photos by Felix Perez.
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M/V Mattapoisett 424 viewsThe M/V Mattapoisett, was christened at the Mattapoisett Boat Yard on June 4, 2011. "M/V Mattapoisett" was the call sign of Karl Collyer who passed away in February 2010 after working 40 years at the boatyard. Mr. Collyer also served as harbormaster in the 1970s and was an active contributor to the Marine Advisory Board. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Road Race424 viewsAnd they're off! The 41st annual Mattapoisett Road Race took place on July 4, 2011 under gray skies. Race-goers got a special treat when NBC's The Voice contender, and Mattapoisett resident, Devon Barley started the event with the National Anthem. For video coverage of Devon's performance, visit YouTube.com and search "WandererComm". Photos by Felix Perez.
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Maxim Fire Truck Donation424 viewsThe Dunn family of Mattapoisett is donating their iconic Maxim Motors Company 1949 fire engine to the Mattapoisett Rescue Association in October 2011. From left to right: Mattapoisett Fire Chief Andrew Murray, Gail Dunn and David Dunn. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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