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Rochester turned 340 450 viewsHey, hey, it’s your birthday, Rochester! Rochester turned 340 years old on June 4, and the third grade class from RMS was invited to celebrate with some cake and ice cream at the senior center on Tuesday. Students started the day with a tour around historic Rochester before breaking for lunch and sharing a large birthday cake with seniors. Students also received a free “Rochester 340” t-shirt, courtesy of a grant that funded the students’ birthday gifts. Photos by Jean Perry
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HorseShow 7741450 viewsThe crowds poured into the July 4th Marion Horse Show at Washburn Park on Thursday morning once the parade came to an end, just in time to enjoy the youth competitions. Photos by Jean Perry
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Great Community Picnic450 viewsThe Great Community Picnic hosted by the Mattapoisett Land Trust and Historical Museum featured great food, music, and lots of creative expression. One table was tricked out in a Jaws theme while another was filled with ladies wearing hats called “fascinators”. The fourth annual fundraiser was a sold out event. The grounds of the MLT’s Munro Preserve provided the perfect location as nearly 200 people mingled harbor side. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Distributive Education Clubs of America450 viewsOld Rochester is proud to welcome DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) to its plethora of extracurricular activities. DECA is a program dedicated to preparing young students for the real world. Specifically, it focuses on a wide variety of business subjects, from management to accounting to tourism. There is something for everyone to do in DECA, and there is something for everyone to get out of DECA. There are over 250,000 members nationwide, and a striking 50 students at Old Rochester.
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In Memory449 viewsMattapoisetts Memorial Day service. Photo by Sarah K. Taylor.
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Danny's Here449 viewsA view of Mattapoisett harbor during the August 29 storm, which was the result of the regions close call with Tropical Storm Danny. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley
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Octoberfest449 viewsThe Sippican Tennis Club was the site of the third annual Buzzards Bay Habitat for Humanity Octoberfest on September 19 in Marion Village. Music was provided by Felonious Funk, and party-goers enjoyed a wide array of finger foods and fine spirits. Friendly conversation lingered over the silent auction tables, which offered original oil paintings, handmade felted purses, memberships to the Wareham YMCA and the Marion Art Center, and plenty of gift certificate to area businesses. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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FD Open House449 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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Winter Storm449 viewsStrong southeasterly winds combined with heavy rain and an usually high tide to create flooding conditions along Tri-Town coasts and marshes on the morning of December 3. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Santa Arrives449 viewsMattapoisett held its annual holiday celebration and tree lighting on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Shipyard Park. The rain couldn't dampen holiday spirits as visitors enjoyed delicious food and listened to Christmas music performed by the Showstoppers. Children made their own ornaments and hung them on the Christmas tree. They also danced with Rudolph and Frosty and shared their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Heifer International449 viewsWith the help of a grant, Marion children read their way to a donation for Heifer International last summer, and plan on reading for livestock again this summer. The summer reading program purchased two goats, a llama, a flock of chickens and more, for families in developing countries. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Holiday Volunteers449 viewsMattapoisett residents Elizabeth Smith, left, and Gail Nicholson, right, both volunteer on behalf of Communiy Nurse and Hospice Care. Pictured here, they collect donations for the non-profit hospice organization as holiday shoppers walk by. Additional volunteers will be accepting donations throughout the holiday season. For more information, call Community Nurse and Hospice Care at 508-992-6278. Photo courtesy of Tim Smith.
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