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Marion Veterans Day 2008505 viewsMarion veteran and VFW member Joseph Napoli addresses the crowd during Marion’s Veterans’ Day Celebration. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).Nov 12, 2008
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Marion Veterans Day 2008543 viewsColonel William Mullen, USMC, delivers the main address during Marion’s Veterans’ Day Celebration. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).Nov 12, 2008
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Marion Veterans Day 2008513 viewsMarion Selectman and Army veteran Jonathan Henry addresses the crowd during Marion's 2008 Veterans' Day celebration. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).Nov 12, 2008
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Fire Doused474 viewsDespite an aggressive education campaign on the part of the Mattapoisett Fire Department, voters once again turned down a $4.58 million proposal to build a new Fire Station. A total of 1,973 voters said “no,” while 1,808 said “yes” — a small margin of just 165 votes. Town Clerk Barbara Sullivan reported there were an additional 254 blanks on ballot Question #4. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).Nov 05, 2008
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Mail Man452 viewsBernard Talty of Mattapoisett poses behind the new mailboxes that have been installed on the corner of North Street and Edgewood Lane that he helped design. The new mailboxes have eliminated the blind spots caused by the prior mailboxes so those pulling out of Edgewood can now safety exit onto North Street. The new mailboxes were installed as part of a neighborhood effort with assistance from the Mattapoisett Highway Department and local Post Office. (Photo courtesy of Ann Lynch).Nov 04, 2008
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Wii Winner465 viewsSheryl Kennedy was the grand prize winner in The Wanderer's recent Halloween Cover Contest and she received a brand new Nintendo Wii game system for her effort. Sheryl's colorful jack-o-lantern and costumed mice artwork adorned our special October 30 Halloween edition cover.Nov 04, 2008
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Mock Election534 viewsThe Sippican School Student Council (Grades 4-6) held a mock presidential election last week, as did many schools across the country just a week prior to the national election. Here teacher Diane Cook directs student Alexei Sudofsky after voting while students Alissya Silva and Ayana Hartley line up behind to cast their own ballots. The Democratic ticket of Obama/Biden won with a majority 56 percent of the vote (239), while the Republican ticket of McCain/Palin garnered only 42 percent (180 votes).Nov 04, 2008
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Mock Election565 viewsStudents in Suzanne White's Kindergarten class at Sippican School in Marion participated in a mock presidential election on October 28. Among them, from left: Dylan Lloyd, Daphne Poirier, James Houck, Rachael Fantoni, and Kari Marvel. (Photo courtesy of Laura O'Rourke).Nov 04, 2008
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Flower Child618 viewsAmidst the dark and frightening cast of characters roaming the village streets during Marion’s Annual Halloween Parade this year was this one bright spot of color in the form of a blooming sunflower. This Flower Child was just one of the many costumed participants in the town’s annual Halloween Parade, held on Friday, October 31 in the village center and sponsored by the “good witches” at the Marion Art Center. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).Nov 04, 2008
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Veterans Day451 viewsColonel Nancy A. Souza, USA, will be the principal speaker for Mattapoisett’s annual Veterans’ Day Ceremonies to be held on Tuesday, November 11 beginning at 11:00 am at Old Hammondtown School. Colonel Souza enlisted in the Massachusetts Army National Guard in 1983. She was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in August 1984 after graduating from the Massachusetts Military Academy.Nov 04, 2008
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Bulldog Breakfast684 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional Football team recently had a team breakfast at St. Anthony's Church in Mattapoisett. The Bulldogs had a guest speaker, Neil Cooper, a former NFL player who played for the Green Bay Packers under Vince Lombardi in the 1960's. Mr. Cooper spoke about the value of the team and the lessons learned from football and Fr. Mullaney of St. Anthony's gave the team blessing.
Nov 04, 2008
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Breakfast in Rochester599 viewsThe Rochester Senior Center is now open every Monday through Friday from 7:00 am until 9:00 am serving homemade breakfast. This program is open to people of all ages and does not require any kind of reservation. The menu for this new endeavor is simple, hearty and inexpensive. A full breakfast of eggs, a drink, potatoes and toast will cost a diner under $5. The menu is as varied as it is delicious and meals are prepared to order, unlike most fast food restaurants. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).Nov 04, 2008
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