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Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge376 viewsIt takes a certain type of person to jump into the cold ocean on New Year’s morning. Behold, the locals who fit that description as they enjoy a frosty January 1st at Mattapoisett Town Beach for the annual Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge! Hundreds lined the beach to take the plunge, with bundled spectators watching from the sidelines and cheering as the plungers charged ahead screaming and shrieking with exhilaration. Proceeds from the plunge benefit locals battling cancer. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mattapoisett Sunset376 viewsThe sunset on Saturday evening as José decided to move along. Taken from Crescent Beach by Faith Ball
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Kansanga Parents Primary School in Uganda376 viewsStudents from the Kansanga Parents Primary School in Uganda hold donated books they received from students of Old Hammondtown School. The idea of providing a book for each of the 270 students was conceived by Ari Uhlin and her son Kai, with the help of Ari’s friend, Megan McMurrin, who lives in Uganda. Photos courtesy Megan McMurrin
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Mattapoisett Fire Department Open House376 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Department Open House attracted scores of families on Saturday, October 12, with free food, fun, and fire demonstrations that captured the children’s attention while reinforcing the importance of fire safety. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mom's Running375 viewsOver 600 runners came to Mattapoisett on May 9, 2010 to celebrate mom in the fourth annual Tiara Classic 5K road race. This year’s race had more runners than ever, despite the wind and cold temperatures. The road race benefits the New Bedford Women’s Fund, an organization that empowers and provides upward mobility to women. Photos by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Memorial Day375 viewsThe Florence Eastman Post 220 in Mattapoisett hosted the town’s Memorial Day observance and parade on May 31, 2010. The ceremony began with a service at the Veteran’s monument in front of the library, and then a parade assembled and marched to the town wharf and to Cushing Cemetery. The ceremony was held in memory of Lt. Chris Byron. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Dog's Beach375 viewsAmy Hardwick, a Mattapoisett resident, is petitioning to make Goodspeed Island the official dog beach in town. The town has been working to keep the dog waste bag dispenser full, after abutting neighbors have complained about trash and dog waste at Goodspeed. If the petition gets 100 signatures, Goodspeed could be made a dog beach at the next town meeting. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Winter Walk375 viewsThe Mattapoisett Land Trust members and friends enjoyed a hike through the wintery woods on Saturday, February 12, 2011. The group explored the Brownell parcel, which MLT is planning to acquire this summer. The parcel includes an old blueberry orchard and small streams. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Heritage Days 2011375 viewsThe Fairhaven Village Militia made their annual encampment along the Mattapoisett River on August 6, 2011, as a part of Heritage Days. The Militia demonstrated 18th century living, made beef stew, completed drills, and talked about the dentistry methods of that time period. For video of the Militia, including a cannon demonstration, visit www.Wanderer.com. Photos by Anne Kakley and Felix Perez.
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Marrow Drive375 viewsA bone marrow drive was held on October 2, 2011, at Reservation Golf Club in Mattapoisett. Although the drive was conducted for a young Marion man, David, who is fighting lymphoma, the drive also sought to find matches for others in need of bone marrow transplants. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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Bay Butterflies375 viewsOutdoor enthusiasts enjoyed a moonlight hike along the Nasketucket Bay preserve at dusk on October 11, 2011. The preserve is a wonderful place to spy lots of monarch butterflies! Photos by Paul Lopes.
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Swans at Ned’s Point375 viewsPenny Sargent took this photo of the swans at Ned’s Point.
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