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Mary Clare Doyle378 views 100-year-old Mary Clare Doyle was recognized for her 68-year membership to the Florence Eastman Post 280 in Mattapoisett. Doyle was recognized by Post 280 Chaplain Richard Langhoff, left, and his wife Ilona, right. Doyle, center, turned 100 on August 16. She was formerly a resident of Mattapoisett and currently resides in Meredith, NY. Photo courtesy of Richard Langhoff. Aug 22, 2012
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Marion Turtles349 viewsDon Lewis holds a baby diamondback terrapin turtle on its back, showing a small yellow sack on its belly. This sack will serve as a nutrient supply for the animal for a few months, until it is ready to begin hunting on its own in the area salt marshes. Photo by Eric Tripoli.Aug 22, 2012
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Marion Turtles371 viewsThe diamondback terrapin turtle is officially listed as a threatened species. Each female lays about 25 eggs each season, but the natural survival rate of the species is 1 in 250. Photo by Eric Tripoli.Aug 22, 2012
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Marion Turtles326 viewsTurtles and turtle eggs have many natural predators, including seabirds, raccoons, foxes, and skunks. Local turtle experts Don Lewis and Susan Wieber Nourse use chicken wire fences to protect growing turtles in their back yard. Photo by Eric Tripoli.Aug 22, 2012
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Marion Turtles345 viewsDon Lewis holds the egg of a diamondback terrapin turtle. In a few weeks, a baby turtle will use its "egg tooth" (a temporary protrusion on its snout) to break through the leathery soft shell. Photo by Eric Tripoli.Aug 22, 2012
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Marion Turtles373 viewsEarly last week, diamondback terrapin turtles emerged from their eggs on a beach in Marion. Local turtle experts Don Lewis and Susan Wieber Nourse collected the hatchlings in order to care for them until they are strong enough to be deposited in the local salt marshes. Photo by Eric Tripoli.Aug 22, 2012
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Marion Turtles395 viewsBaby turtles may be small, but they are intrepid. Turtles on the whole will always try to make their way back to their birthplace thanks to their strong nesting instincts. Photo by Eric Tripoli.Aug 22, 2012
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Marion Turtles360 viewsEarly last week, diamondback terrapin turtles emerged from their eggs on a beach in Marion. Local turtle experts Don Lewis and Susan Wieber Nourse collected the hatchlings in order to care for them until they are strong enough to be deposited in the local salt marshes. Photo by Eric Tripoli.Aug 22, 2012
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Rochester Country Fair371 viewsHundreds of local residents ventured to Rochester for the Annual Rochester Country Fair held from Thursday, August 16 through Sunday, August 19. This was the first year the fair was held at its new grounds on Pine Street. Photos by Felix Perez. Aug 22, 2012
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Rochester Country Fair370 viewsHundreds of local residents ventured to Rochester for the Annual Rochester Country Fair held from Thursday, August 16 through Sunday, August 19. This was the first year the fair was held at its new grounds on Pine Street. Photos by Felix Perez. Aug 22, 2012
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Rochester Country Fair336 viewsHundreds of local residents ventured to Rochester for the Annual Rochester Country Fair held from Thursday, August 16 through Sunday, August 19. This was the first year the fair was held at its new grounds on Pine Street. Photos by Felix Perez. Aug 22, 2012
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Rochester Country Fair322 viewsHundreds of local residents ventured to Rochester for the Annual Rochester Country Fair held from Thursday, August 16 through Sunday, August 19. This was the first year the fair was held at its new grounds on Pine Street. Photos by Felix Perez. Aug 22, 2012
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