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Salty's Soiree105 viewsSalty's Soiree, held on October 28 by the Mattapoisett Land Trust with help from Old Rochester Regional High School Environment Science Club student volunteers and amidst luminarias made by Center School children. The event was free for families in the community. Photos courtesy Marc Anderson and Colleen Andrews
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Mattapoisett Woman’s Club105 viewsSandra Hering is decked out in Santa attire as she invites traffic to turn into Saturday morning’s sale of wreaths and other assorted Christmas decorations at the Fire Station on the corner of Route 6 and Barstow in Mattapoisett. The annual event, put on by the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club, raises money to fund a college scholarship. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Christmas Day Plunge105 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
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Tony Tate 105 viewsTony Tate grew up on North Street and many years later in life reunited with fellow North Street neighbor Mike Caswell in the coffee business. Photos courtesy Tony Tate
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Dolls105 viewsDolls are said to have existed since the Paleolithic Era according to Jenny McIntyre, who on August 6 gave a presentation at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. The dolls on display spanned from the 1800s to the 1960s, looking out at the audience as McIntyre explained the composition of dolls through the ages. The display showed how dolls reflect the breath of human activity from fancy dress to modest burlap coverings and all walks of life. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Mattapoisett105 viewsPhoto by Jennifer Shepley
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Dirty Snow104 viewsMiniature mountains of dirty snow resemble a moonscape at Town Beach by Barstow Wharf in Mattapoisett. Since a classic Nor’easter dumped up to 20 inches of snow on the south coast weeks ago, the area was hit again last weekend. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Cooper Newton 104 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
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Mattapoisett Road Race 104 viewsThe 50th running of the Mattapoisett 5 Mile Road Race took place on July 4. Margot Appleton and Trevor Wysong were the respective female and male winners. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Mattapoisett Select Board104 viewsMattapoisett Select Board member Jodi Bauer, along with Historical Commission Chair Rachel McGourthy and Secretary Margaret DeMello attempted to remove graffiti from the historic, brick facade of Center School on October 22. Vandals had defaced the façade some time ago. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Fall Free Family Fun Festival104 viewsThe sixth annual Lions Club Fall Free Family Fun Festival was held on October 22 in Shipyard Park. Hundreds of children enjoyed face painting, fortune tellers, hayrides and games with a Halloween theme. King Lion Kimberly Ray said the event is an opportunity for people of all economic backgrounds to enjoy a family day together for free. Pumpkins and candy were handed out, while festive Halloween tunes filled the air. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Arabella104 viewsA large crowd gathered on a rainy Saturday morning at Shipyard Park and Mattapoisett Harbor to witness the launch of “Acorn to Arabella,” a wooden sailboat made by hand in western Massachusetts. Photos by Mick Colageo
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