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Rochester Country Fair543 viewsIt was fun in the August sun at the 2009 Rochester Country Fair. Plumb Corner was transformed into the ultimate fairground, with lots of craft and food vendors, and fun activities. Fair-goers enjoyed a scarecrow contest, a tractor-pull, a frog jumping contest, a children's parade, and so much more. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Back to School543 viewsPrincipal Matt D’Andrea and the staff of Old Hammondtown School welcome the students back on their first day. Photo by Paul Lopes
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An Aardvark in King Richard's Court543 viewsThe Wanderer Aardvark visits King Richard's Fair
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FD Open House543 viewsThe Marion Fire Department held an Open House on October 10, 2009. The public was welcome to tour the facilities, and children enjoyed exploring all the engines available at the station. Donuts, coffee, and a hot breakfast were all offered courtesy of the fire department. An antique engine even offered a ride around the village. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Climate Challenges543 viewsMattapoisett Woman's Club members discuss climate change with a renowned scientist at the New Bedford Ocean Explorium on October 17, 2009. From left to right: Myra Hart, Lee Yeaton, Alice Williams, Judy Kennedy, Katrina Beneker, Scientist Ruth Curry, and Arnett Peccini.
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2010 Groundhog Cover Contest Entry543 viewsOne of the many entries in the 2010 Groundhog Cover Contest
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RMS Auction543 viewsRochester went Hollywood on Friday, March 26, 2010 when the Rochester Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) hosted a live auction with a Hollywood theme. The auction raised nearly $6,000, and that money will be used to pay for new playground equipment. Items up for bidding included a basketball signed by the Boston Celtics, a day of kayaking, gift baskets and many more fun items. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Fire Safety543 viewsThe Marion Fire Department hosted an open house on Sunday, October 10 in recognition of Fire Safety Month. More than 100 people participated in the event, which included children’s activities, demonstrations, and even a simulated car accident. Photos by Felix Perez. October 14, 2010 edition
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Chinese Culture543 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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Guest Chef543 viewsGuest Chef Colin Bradley visited the Old Rochester Regional High School on March 7, 2011 to prepare African nectar tomato soup, veggie burger, and chicken salad w/cranberries. Photo by Felix Perez. March 10, 2011 edition
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Heim 0616543 viewsAt a recent Mattapoisett Lions Club meeting, Derek Heim, Executive Director of the Dartmouth YMCA's Sharing the Harvest, talked about the program's community farm, which donates all of its fresh produce to local food pantries and shelters for the homeless. Photo courtesy of Helene Rose.
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Hurricane Irene543 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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