Christmas Plunge106 viewsAn ice-cold Christmas morning in Mattapoisett did not stop citizens from jumping all the way into the waters of Mattapoisett Town Beach in support of Helping Hands and Hooves. Photos by Mick Colageo
Christmas Day Plunge106 viewsAt 94, Bob Humphrey was the elder statesman participating in the Christmas Day plunge held at Mattapoisett Town Beach, which including 47 swimmers and raised $2,595 in donations for the benefit of Helping Hands & Hooves. While December 25 was unseasonably mild, the water temperature in the harbor was still chilly as the effort inspired camaraderie among participating friends and couples. Photos by Mick Colageo
Mattapoisett Clean-up106 viewsMattapoisett Clean-up. Photo by Mick Colageo
Mattapoisett Veteran’s Day ceremony 106 viewsMattapoisett Veteran’s Day ceremony
Scenes from Mattapoisett106 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
Mattapoisett106 viewsPhoto by Jennifer Shepley
Mattapoisett106 viewsPhoto by Jennifer Shepley
Mattapoisett Bike Path106 viewsRuth Griffin shared this photo from the Mattapoisett Bike Path.
Family Fun Festival 105 viewsAttendees to Saturday’s Fall Free Family Fun Festival at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett saw many smiling children who enjoyed face painting, hayrides, and various pumpkin-related games and goodies. The event was sponsored by the Mattapoisett Lions Club. Photos by Ryan Feeney
Found Objects Art105 viewsNow showing at the Mattapoisett Library through January 14 are stunning pieces of art known as "found objects art." The artist is Mattapoisett resident John Middleton whose love of beachcombing and deeply honed artistic know-how brings admired, new objects to life. Photos by Marilou Newell
Snow in Mattapoisett105 viewsLast weekend's snow event made the tri-towns look like another part of New England. Here are scenes from Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester. Photos by Mick Colageo
Cooper Newton 105 viewsCooper Newton received an emotional welcome home from his parents Peter and Marley Newton, his girlfriend Autumn Horsey and a host of extended family and friends. The Mattapoisett native sailed his 27-foot boat Why Worry on a solo journey that took him as far as Turks and Caicos south of the Bahamas. His adventures included a surprise passenger in a raccoon that found his boat during a coastal storm. Photos by Mick Colageo and Cooper Newton
