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Women's Club Meets374 viewsThe Sippican Women’s Club enjoys finger foods and conversation at the Handy Tavern on October 9, 2009. Members of the Club enjoyed a presentation by Gwen Morgan, author of “The What-if Workbook”, a guide on organizing personal affairs and putting final wishes in order.
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Moonlit Salty374 viewsEveryone had a blast at Salty’s Moonlight Soiree at Dunseith Gardens on November 7, 2009. The Mattapoisett Land Trust provided sticks, marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, and entertainment. Children roasted their marshmallows while they enjoyed Big Ryan from Big Ryan’s Tall Tales. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Voices in Time374 viewsVoices in Time, a choir of children led by Sharon Jensen, held a concert at the Knights of Columbus hall in Mattapoisett on December 27. Members performed jazz and swing standards in front of a packed house with special guest Mark Mahar, who is the founder and bandleader for Boston Swing. Photo by Felix Perez.
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ORR Health and Wellness374 viewsThe ORR Health and Wellness Committee 2010 gathers to present a check to Bill and Caroline Gracia in honor of their late son Josh on April 15, 2010. The $300 check was the result of funds raised from a recent Health and Wellness Fair held on March 31. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Memorial Day374 viewsThe Florence Eastman Post 220 in Mattapoisett hosted the town’s Memorial Day observance and parade on May 31, 2010. The ceremony began with a service at the Veteran’s monument in front of the library, and then a parade assembled and marched to the town wharf and to Cushing Cemetery. The ceremony was held in memory of Lt. Chris Byron. Photos by Felix Perez.
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OHS Clean-up374 viewsFrom left to right: Aiden Harrington, Julia Sheridan, Alice DeCicco-Carey, Liz Harrington, Abby Simcox, Jacob Simcox and Joseph Sheridan helped clean up the littered trail behind the Old Hammondtown School Lambo Field on July 17, 2010. The trail is now clean as a whistle and the kids are hoping it will stay that way. Photo by Jessica DeCicco-Carey.
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Rochester Country Fair374 viewsRochester’s Country Fair was a great success despite the cancellation of the Town Ball Game, Woodsman Show, the Block dance and the Bonfire due to EEE. The weather was perfect on Saturday as children raced frogs, climbed walls, bounced in castles and much more. Although the weather was less than perfect on Sunday, residents lined the streets with lawn chairs and umbrellas to watch as the Hillbilly themed parade passed. Photos by Felix Perez.
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RMS Expansion374 viewsRochester Memorial School students received their biggest present after the holidays. On January 4, 2011, students took their seats in the school’s new 11,000 square foot addition and school wing for the first time. The $26.5 million construction and renovation project will be completed by the fall. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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Chinese Culture374 viewsChildren learned about Chinese culture and the Year of the Rabbit at a February 24, 2011 Mattapoisett library event. Librarian Linda Burke read a traditional Chinese story, and then the children enjoyed making their own dragons, watched as Haiying Zhang wrote their names in Mandarin, and tried eating fried rice with chopsticks. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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2011 Triathlon374 views38-year-old Jason Lake was one of 240 athletes to participate in the Mattapoisett Lions' 2011 Triathlon, which included a .25-mile swim on the Town Beach. Mr. Lake, an Easton native, completed the Triathlon with his family, wife Lynn and children Brody and Courtney, cheering him on. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Hurricane Irene374 viewsAlthough wind gusts teetered on hurricane strength, Irene was a tropical storm as she made landfall in the Tri-Town on August 28, 2011. The storm knocked out electricity for over 200,000 NSTAR customers in Massachusetts. On Tuesday, as The Wanderer was being sent to the printer, many Mattapoisett residents were still without power. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Maxim Fire Truck Donation374 viewsThe Dunn family of Mattapoisett is donating their iconic Maxim Motors Company 1949 fire engine to the Mattapoisett Rescue Association in October 2011. From left to right: Mattapoisett Fire Chief Andrew Murray, Gail Dunn and David Dunn. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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