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Waste Water Treatment417 viewsIn the aeration basins, water is bubbled and oxygenated, and bacteria are introduced into the mix to break down remaining suspended solids until it’s 90% clear. The water is disinfected with UV light before being discharged to an outfall point at the intersection of Main and Church Streets in Fairhaven into New Bedford Harbor. (Hopefully that lifesaver has never been needed.)
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ORRHS Class Olympics417 viewsIt was freshmen vs. sophomores vs. juniors vs. seniors on March 4 during the ORRHS Class Olympics. The four grades competed against each other in games like the egg toss, Pictionary, and the three-legged race for a cash deposit into their class bank account. Seniors took first place that day. Photos by Jean Perry
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Habitat for Humanity Home417 viewsChristine and Josh Liggerio stand with their daughter Hailey, 9, and son Keagan, 6, on the porch of their new Habitat for Humanity home in Marion on March 19. The Liggerios celebrated the completion of their new Wareham Road home with Habitat for Humanity of Buzzard’s Bay executives, Representative Bill Straus, and a crowd of well-wishers during a dedication ceremony on Saturday. Photo by Felix Perez
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Sole Survivor417 viewsTri-Town Relay for Life team “Sole Survivor” held its annual wreath sale over the holiday weekend at the old Al’s Yankee Clipper on Route 6 in Marion. Wreaths, as well as handmade kissing balls and evergreen decorations will remain on sale on Saturday and Sunday until Christmas or until supplies run out – and they are going fast! Photos by Jean Perry
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A Striper for Papa417 viewsRudd "Papa" Wyman recounts his tale of grandson Ben's "Mama Fish" striper he caught back in October in his story titled "A Striper for Papa". Photo courtesy Rudd Wyman
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Tour de Crème417 viewsThis Sunday was the third annual Tour de Crème, a fundraising partnership between the Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path. The ride started at the Town Beach and wound its way through the Southcoast, making stops at the various creameries along the way. Proceeds of the ride will go towards maintaining the MLT trails and the extension of the bike path to the Mattapoisett/Marion town line. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Memorial Day Boat Race417 viewsThe Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race went off with very few hitches, despite the bursting of the bog flume at Grandma Hartley’s Reservoir just a couple days before the race. This year the weather was fine – maybe a tad hot for the racers, says Boat Race Chairman Art Benner, but great weather to kick off the summer season. Photos by Jean Perry
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Quarantine Fun!417 viewsFolks shared their photos of fun during the good weather this weekend.
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Buzzards Bay Swim416 viewsOn Saturday, July 2, 2011, the Buzzards Bay Coalition held its 18th Annual Buzzards Bay Swim, a 1.2-mile open-water swim from New Bedford to Fairhaven. Tri-Town participants were included in the largest annual fundraising event held by the Bay Coalition. The Coalition is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to the restoration, protection, and sustainable use and enjoyment of the Bay and its watershed. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Welcome Home416 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lions were among locals who banded together last week to give a proper welcome home to Marine Corps Lance Corporal Greg Rosperich and Army Sergeant Ryan McGrath. From left to right: KL Joe Murray, IPKL Don Bamberger, Peter Hodges (with his granddaughter), and Ron Ellis join Kim Corazinni at her Route 6 flag and ribbon decorating party. Photo courtesy of Mattapoisett Lions President Joe Murray.
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Family Fun416 viewsThe Tri-Town Strengthening Families Fair held at Sippican School on January 28 included a performance from Toe Jam Puppet Band. Photo by Felix Perez
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Habitat for Humanity Home and Garden Show416 viewsSandwich Lantern of Cape Cod featured some of their products at the Home and Garden Show at Tabor Academy.
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