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Friends of Bike Path To Hold Fundraiser
The project to complete the construction of the Mattapoisett Bike Path might be a long and daunting task, but the Friends of the Bike Path aren't letting that discourage them.A On Sunday, June 24, they will host the First Annual South Coast Bikeway Challenge in order to raise money to complete the Mattapoisett portion of the trail.
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Fairhaven Business Association would like welcome sign at Mattapoisett side of Route 6 NetHead
The Fairhaven Business Association would like a Welcome to Fairhaven sign like the one coming over the bridge from New Bedford to be placed on Route 6 entering Fairhaven from Mattapoisett.
Consumer Reports rates Massachusetts physicians groups
SouthCoast residents shopping for medical care have a new tool today, with Consumer Reports' first-ever patient ratings of primary care doctors' groups.
BayCoast Bank, formerly Citizens~Union Savings Bank, announced recently that Daniel Briand of Mattapoisett will serve as senior vice president/retail lending at the newly-renamed bank.
Born in Quincy, the son of the late Abbott W. and Esther , he lived in Walpole while summering in Mattapoisett and Wintering in Sarasota, FL before becoming a permanent resident of Mattapoisett in 1998.
Enjoy Independence Day by running the 42nd Annual Mattapoisett Road Race! This five-mile race has been enjoyed by runners, families, residents of New England and more.
The dog's rabies vaccination must be up to date and the certificate on file before a license will be issued, you can do this through the mail if you wish with a check made out to Town of Mattapoisett.
Unlikely targets - shower heads, downspouts, manhole covers
It doesn't matter whether it is railroad spikes, downspouts, outdoor shower heads, copper piping or steel manhole covers, thieves across SouthCoast are stealing them for the metal and selling them for cash.
Shaw and Hedges win Rochester Boat Race for 3rd consecutive year
David W. Oliveira/Standard-Times special Sean Shaw and C.J. Hedges IV keep their eyes on the finish line as the first boat in for the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race.
Large, appreciative crowds applaud Memorial Day parades across SouthCoast
Above Augustus Farias and Bernice Stenson lay down a wreath at the Veterans Memorial Plot of the Rural Cemetery in New Bedford on Memorial Day.
Number of veterans seeking aid on the rise
SouthCoast Veterans Service Offices are finding themselves flooded with more veterans seeking state benefits than ever due to the poor national economy.
David W. Oliveira/Standard-Times special file Spectators watch as the first boat leaves the starting line at Hartley's Reservoir on Snipatuit Road for the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race on the 2011 holiday.This year's race is tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. Take part in a Memorial Day tradition with the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race on the Mattapoisett ... (more)
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra awarded Koby Williamson, a student at Mannes College of Music, the 2012 Lillian B. Lamoureux Music Scholarshis at the season finale concert on May 12.
Mattapoisett farmers market ready for new season
The farmers market in Mattapoisett begins its third season on June 5, and 15 vendors have committed to bring their wares, the same number as last year, according to Janice Leary-Jones, the market manager.
Letter: Clock will ring again thanks to teamwork
The Mattapoisett Center School Clock Restoration Committee would like to thank the 269 donors who contributed $27,482.43, and the Mattapoisett annual Town Meeting voters who supported Article 30, which funded $51,500 toward the Seth Thomas Tower Clock Restoration.
New debt will not increase Mattapoisett tax rate
A $200,000 debt exclusion approved at Tuesday's town election will not increase residents' tax bills, Town Administrator Mike Gagne said.
A May 17 report incorrectly described who has control over Falmouth's Wind 2 turbine.
Organizing Memorial Day parades: A labor of love - and respect
David W. Oliveira/Standard-Times special file Veterans wave to the crowd during the 2011 New Bedford Memorial Day Parade.
Any school's senior prom is time to get all dressed up enjoy one of the last events of your senior year at High School.A A In 1962, Old Rochester Regional was no different a well maybe a little different than today.A Gil Ferro and his Orchestra held our senior prom, the first for the new school, at the Marion Tennis Club on June 1, 1962 with music.
Record low turnout in Mattapoisett election
With only one contested race on the ballot, just 358 voters turned out Tuesday to elect a water and sewer commissioner and approve a Proposition 2 1 2 override for road repairs.