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Car Show638 views2009 Mattapoisett Heritage Days started on Friday evening with an antique car show and a cookout dinner at Shipyard Park. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Police Station Ground Breaking638 viewsConstruction on the new Marion Police Station officially began on September 8, 2009 with a groundbreaking ceremony. Among those present were Police Chief Lincoln Miller, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Stephen Cushing, Selectmen Roger Blanchette and Jonathan Henry, Project Manager Rick Pomeroy, Architect Brian Humes, Building Committee Chairman Dale Jones, and Jonathan Scully of B.C. Construction. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Rummage Sale!638 viewsThere were lots of little treasures to choose from when the Mattapoisett Congregational Church held their annual rummage sale on Saturday, May 15, 2010. Items for sale included clothing, books and decorative items. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Open House638 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Department opened its doors last Thursday, October 14, 2010, to residents interested learning about its life-saving work. The event was part of Fire Safety Month. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Magic Of Music Idol 638 viewsTwelve-year-old Sara Achorn of Rochester sings "And I Am Telling You" by Jennifer Hudson on Saturday, April 30, 2011, in the Fourth Annual Magic Of Music Idol Competition at the Mattapoisett Knights of Columbus. Ms. Achorn won the overall competition, beating out 26 other competitors. Photo courtesy of Sharon Jensen.
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Heim 0616638 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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4th of July Parade638 viewsMarion celebrated the country's birthday in style with their annual Benjamin Cushing VFW Post 2425 Independence Day parade on July 4, 2011. The winner of "Best in Parade" were the Girl Scouts, who won $100 for their parade float. Photos by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Rochester Bakery Fire638 viewsA fire on July 28, 2011 completely gutted the Rochester Bakery and Cafe, located at 28 Marion Road in Rochester. Rochester, Mattapoisett, Marion and Acushnet fire departments responded to the conflagration. According to eyewitness reports, the fire started right before 10:00 pm with a series of explosions from the back of the building. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Free Lunch!638 viewsWho said there is no such thing as a free lunch? Wanderer Facebook fans enjoyed a free lunch on October 8. The Wanderer is also giving out $1,043, one dollar for each fan as of October 8, as a part of the Facebook fun. Which organization should receive it? Let us know on our Facebook wall, or email news@wanderer.com. We will announce the recipient in an upcoming issue. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Autumn Wreaths638 viewsNothing says autumn like roadside bittersweet wreaths on Rounseville Road in Rochester on November 5, 2011. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Christmas Day Swim638 viewsHelping Hands and Hooves hosed their 11th annual Christmas Day Swim at 11:00 am at the Mattapoisett Town Beach. Helping Hands and Hooves is a non-profit (based in Mattapoisett) that is dedicated to providing therapeutic horseback riding lessons for adults with disabilities. If you would like to learn more about Helping Hands and Hooves you can visit their website at www.helpinghandsandhooves.org. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Signs of Spring638 viewsAn early sign of spring and that hibernation may be over, this bird feeder located in Laurene Gerrior’s yard on Walnut Plain Road in Rochester was pulled down. The 3/8” steel pole was pulled over and the late night visitor left another calling card so there would be no doubt he’s back. Photo courtesy Laurene Gerrior
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