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Monarch Moment337 viewsElla Gillen, 10, and Sofia Gillen, 8, watched a chrysalis that originated from their backyard hatch on Tuesday at the Mattapoisett Library. It was serendipity that the two girls were there with their mother, Tracy, to catch the chrysalis beginning to break open to release a fully developed Monarch butterfly into the world. Photos by Jean Perry
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Making a Splash!337 viewsMaking a Splash! Over 100 participants took the icy plunge into the frigid waters at Mattapoisett Town Beach on January 1 during the annual Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge on New Year’s Day. Proceeds go to benefit the BAM Foundation, a local charity that fundraises to provide financial assistance to people who are facing cancer treatment. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mattapoisett Memorial Day337 viewsThe rainy weather kept the Monday Memorial Day observances inside in Marion and Mattapoisett and, although the parades were both canceled, plenty of residents turned out to remember the brave souls we lost in war and honor their memories. Mattapoisett photos by Colin Veitch and Marion photos by Denzil Ernstzen
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Fundraiser337 viewsTown employee Thomas "Rob" Daener, flanked by his son Tommy and wife Katie, received a check generated from a community-based fundraiser on April 8. The monies will be used to help defray medical expenses not covered by insurance. Photo courtesy Melody Pacheco
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Alpacapalooza! 337 viewsPine Meadows Farm in Mattapoisett is home to some 17 alpacas. Owners Heidi and Jeff Paine opened up the farm to the public over the weekend once the weather cleared. Saturday the alpacas were still drying off from the rain, but by Sunday their fleece was again fluffy and soft. Photos by Jean Perry
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Christmas Day Swim337 viewsThe Helping Hands and Hooves’ annual Christmas Day Swim was preceded by a polar plunge in the weather and a brief ‘snownado’ of sorts as the winds swept snow and sleet across the area only minutes before enthusiastic participants in costume arrived at the Mattapoisett Town Beach and raced into the icy waters. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Pinewood Derby337 viewsMattapoisett Cub Scout Pack 53 hosted its annual Pinewood Derby competition on Saturday, March 3. Photos by Rawn Duncan and Courtney Churchill submitted by Wendy Copps
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Black Lives Matter337 viewsSeveral hundred people marched from the Mattapoisett Park and Ride on North Street down to Shipyard Park on June 5 to participate in a “Black Lives Matter” protest organized by Bridgewater State University professor Sarah Thomas and Bristol Community College professor Stacie Hess and promoted by Tri-Town Against Racism. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Dr. Suess' Birthday Party336 viewsStory time at Shining Tides Dr. Suess' Birthday Party on Thursday March 8th. (Photo by Felix Perez)
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Taste of the Tri-Town336 views The fourth annual Taste of the Tri-Town was held on Friday, September 7, 2012, at the Mattapoisett YMCA. Almost 100 guests turned out to help support the Lighthouse Fund, an endowment maintained by the ORR Tri-Town Education Foundation, which offers grants to students and teachers for educational projects that extend beyond their normal curriculum. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Salty Soiree336 viewsLuana Jøsvold plays the accordian during the Mattapoisett Land Trust’s Salty Soiree at Dunseith Gardens on Saturday, October 20, 2012. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Christmas Day Swim336 viewsOn Tuesday, December 25, many Tri-Town residents braved the chilly temperatures and jump into Mattapoisett Town Beach for the 12th Annual Christmas Day Swim. All of the proceeds benefitted the Helping Hands and Hooves organization, which provides therapeutic horseback rides to people with disabilities. Photo by Felix Perez.
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