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Disaster Drill454 viewsFairhaven Fire Department hosted a full-scale exercise to improve emergency response in the region. Mattapoisett, Rochester, Dartmouth, Freetown, Acushnet, and New Bedford all responded to a disaster that simulated an accident between a school bus and an oil truck at Livesey Park in Fairhaven. Twenty drama students from New Bedford Vocational High School played the part of injured students who were assessed and treated for injuries. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Journey's End454 viewsTrees were trimmed along Brant Beach Avenue, and N Star worked with Comcast to bring some power lines down so the Francoeur house could be placed onto its new foundation on November 10, 2009. Debbie Francoeur and her son Isaac have t-shirts and hats available for those wishing to purchase a keepsake of the move. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Library Crafts454 viewsOn Saturday, December 19, 2009, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library hosted a ornament-making session. Children made seaside-themed holiday ornaments that included seashells, starfish, whelks, and everyone's favorite, Salty the Seahorse. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Library Crafts454 viewsOn Saturday, December 19, 2009, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library hosted a ornament-making session. Children made seaside-themed holiday ornaments that included seashells, starfish, whelks, and everyone's favorite, Salty the Seahorse. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Giving Tree454 viewsMembers of Jane Tougas’ Grade 8 Enrichment class created the Giving Tree, which stood at the entrance of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School. Donated socks adorned the Christmas tree before being sent off to an area charity to benefit those in need on December 18, 2009. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Gifts to Give454 viewsOn January 16, local high school students collected donations for Gifts to Give, a student-powered community organization that services families in need. Gifts To Give encourages Southcoast students to volunteer for their community. Students help organize collection drives or can work a "shift" at the New Bedford processing warehouse. For more information visit GiftstoGive.org. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Ready, Set, Go!454 viewsOn Sunday, March 21, 2010 The Marion Cub Scouts Pack 32 revived the annual soap-box derby after a three-year absence. Scouts raced carts down Holmes Street in Marion for a chance to help make their den the fastest in the pack. After several races and dozens of trips up and down the hill, the Webelos II Den went home with the title. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Zumbathon454 viewsThe ORR high school gymnasium was alive with music and movement on Sunday, April 11, 2010, when dancers took to the floor for a good cause. For a $30 contribution, participants could Zumba for three hours, and the proceeds of the Zumbathon went to Compassionate Care for ALS in Falmouth, a non-profit organization that provides equipment and support to families affected by ALS. The Zumbathon was in honor of Jeffrey Lawrence, a 47-year-old man living with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
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Zumbathon454 viewsThe ORR high school gymnasium was alive with music and movement on Sunday, April 11, 2010, when dancers took to the floor for a good cause. For a $30 contribution, participants could Zumba for three hours, and the proceeds of the Zumbathon went to Compassionate Care for ALS in Falmouth, a non-profit organization that provides equipment and support to families affected by ALS. The Zumbathon was in honor of Jeffrey Lawrence, a 47-year-old man living with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
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2010 Road Race454 viewsMattapoisett’s 40th Road Race took place on the steamy Saturday morning of July 3, 2010. Over a thousand runners registered for the highly anticipated annual five-mile event. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Little Shop454 viewsSophie Marshall and Jacob Swift pose as their characters Seymour and Audrey in the upcoming Tabor Academy fall musical, "The Little Shop of Horrors." Photo by Felix Perez.
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Chowder Championship454 viewsEliza Gifford, Cathy Brown and Susan Mattson prepare the line-up for the "Chowder Championship" at the Congregational Community Center in Marion on March 26, 2011. Ms. Mattson won the first prize following the tally of 56 participants in this event. Photo courtesy of Warren Briggs.
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