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“Freezin’ for a Reason” 204 viewsEvery year hundreds make waves on New Year’s Day at the Mattapoisett Town Beach for the annual “Freezin’ for a Reason” polar plunge. With the support of local businesses and emergency responders, the event has continued every year, raising thousands of dollars to help local families facing cancer treatment. Photos by Felix Perez
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Black Lives Matter204 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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Retro Presto204 viewsThe August 4, 1955 cover of The Presto Press depicts the American pastime of square dancing, a weekend activity on the historic wharves located at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett so popular that hundreds watched from the sidelines. The Mattapoisett-Fairhaven Parents Music Club used the proceeds from the opening dance that year to purchase musical instruments for the Fairhaven High School band, and square dancing inspired one local girl to become a professional square-dance caller. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Heros204 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
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Seven Stars204 viewsPaul Thompson, a native of England, is the builder and captain of “Seven Stars,” a sailboat the recently retired engineer needed 20 years to build in his yard in upstate New York. On August 14, the harbormaster's staff assisted in launching the boat into Mattapoisett harbor. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Hook's Head 204 viewsHook's Head is in County Wexford, Ireland. As the oldest, intact, functional lighthouse in the world, it was constructed in 1172 by Knight William Marshall. There are 115 stairs to the top of the tower which is constructed of local limestone with walls measuring 4 meters thick. Pictured are John Szymczuk and Bridget O'Donnell Szymczuk, both of Mattapoisett, displaying the recent copy of The Wanderer that featured a cover photo with our very own Ned's Point Lighthouse. Courtesy photo
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Memorial Day Parade203 viewsOn Monday morning, the town of Marion gathered together to observe Memorial Day with its annual parade. Residents lined the streets of Marion Center and made their way to the various monuments in town to remember fallen veterans. Photos by Laura Fedak Pedulli.
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Band Blast 203 viewsThe Sippican School held its annual Band Blast concert on Thursday, June 14, 2012, on the front lawn of the school. The day featured music from all the bands at the Sippican School, as well as activities like a mechanical bull ride, dunk tank, lawn games, and a bounce house. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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4th of July Parade203 viewsThe annual 4th of July Parade in Marion was a great sucess dispite the rain. There was music, vintage cars, fire engines clowns with candy and even a shark car! Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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Heritage Days Bike Parade203 viewsDozens of children gathered at the Center School to showcase their best bicycles and doll carriages in a parade for Heritage Days. Photo by Felix Perez.
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RHS Open House203 viewsThe Rochester Historical Society held an Open House on Saturday, September 22 at the East Rochester Congregational Church and Museum. With the impending cranberry harvest on the horizon, the organization presented a history of the crop in Rochester and featured several cranberry flavored baked goods. Photo by Deb Burdock.
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Plumb Corner Halloween203 viewsHalloween came early to Plumb Corner in Rochester where kids were treated with a magician, hay rides, trick or treating, a costume contest and a donut eating contest! Photos by Kyle DeCicco-Carey
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