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Stone Horse Builder's Cup666 viewsIn an exciting finish to the 2008 Stone Horse Builder’s Cup Race sponsored by Edey and Duff of Mattapoisett, the top three Stone Horses were within two boat lengths with only a bow sprit, about 4 feet, separating the top two boats, WINDFALL and YOUNG AMERICA. WINDFALL, sailed by Tom Kenney of the New Bedford Yacht Club and Bob Jackson of Cohasset, took First Place, edging out Second Place finisher Bob Sachetti of Boston, who was single handing YOUNG AMERICA.
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Wood, If I Could666 viewsThe ever-popular Woodsman Show remains a highlight of Rochester’s annual Country Fair and was held on Friday evening, August 22. Here a contestant displays his skills at the difficult and sometimes dangerous axe-throwing competition. Other events included log rolling, bow sawing, disc stacking, spring board chop, two-person cross cut, chainsaw cutting, and downward chop. Some of the woodmen came from as far away as Vermont to compete in this year’s program. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Winter Wonderland666 viewsMattapoisett landmark “Salty the Seahorse” sits watching over the town’s Dunseith Gardens on the corner of Route 6 and North Street on a cold, winter day. The Mattapoisett Land Trust will be sponsoring a Kubb game on Sunday afternoon, January 18 at the site. Kubb is said to be an old Swedish game whose origins may date back to the time of the Vikings and is a cross between bocce ball and horseshoes. The games begin at 1:30 pm. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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D-Day666 viewsBernard Talty recently visited the beaches of Normandy with his family. June 4, 2009 edition.
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Rochester Library Reopening665 viewsMembers of the Plumb Memorial Library Board of Trustees, Friends of the Plumb Library, and Rochester residents attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the completed vestibule and renovations at the Rochester Library held on Saturday, December 2. (Photo by Nancy MacKenzie).
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Seaside Symphony665 viewsThe eleventh annual Buzzards Bay Musicfest was held in the Fireman Performing Arts Center of Tabor Academy in Marion on July 11-14, 2007 under the direction of Maestro Russell Patterson. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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2007 Mattapoisett Cover Art Entry665 viewsEntry for the 2007 Matapoisett Cover Art Contest submitted by Pat Shea
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Treasure Hunters665 viewsMattapoisett's 150th Sesquicentennial Celebration "Treasure Hunt" was held on Saturday, August 11 starting in Shipyard Park. It led participants to search for clues at various landmarks throughout town. (Photo by Tim Smith).
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Vet Appreciation665 viewsVeterans Day Ceremonies held at Old Hammondtown School in Mattapoisett on Monday, November 12, 2007. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Sweet Candyland665 viewsThe Sippican Woman's Club's Annual Holiday House Tour this year was modeled after the game "Candyland" and resembled a life-size replica of the popular game board. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Witness Tree665 viewsMembers of the Mattapoisett Tree Committee dedicated a tree which was planted last fall in the new War Memorial Park at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Friday, April 25. A certificate of authenticity was provided indicating that the newly-planted “Witness Tree,” a tulip poplar, is a direct descendant of a tree planted by George Washington at Mount Vernon. (Photo courtesy of Danny White).
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Sippican Signing665 viewsAuthor and Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) member Peter C. Stone recently signed copies of his book, The Untouchable Tree, as a benefit for the SLT at their offices in the Pilgrim Bank Plaza at 354 Front Street in Marion. The book, which is about our connection to the magnificence and essential nature of trees, is 192 pages and is illustrated with 30 color paintings. Here Mr. Stone is seen signing a book for customer Brent Burrell (right) while SLT member Allan Ditchfield looks on. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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