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Clean Fun468 viewsMarion residents hit the street to pick up trash around town on Saturday, May 15. All over Marion, there were people in day-glo vests working with “Manducas”, long pincers made by Marion resident Eunice Manduca for picking up trash. The collected trash was placed in front of the Marion Music Hall to create “Trash Bag Mountain”. Photos by Felix Perez. May 20, 2010 edition 
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Groundhog 2010520 viewsThe winner of our 2010 Groundhog Day Cover Contest is Anthea Andrade of Marion, who submitted this clever rendition of the holiday icon. Anthea’s artwork was one of twenty-five submitted and received the highest number of votes on our web page during the past week. Anthea will receive an iPod Touch for her efforts.
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Worst Case Scenario549 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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In Memory479 viewsMattapoisett’s Memorial Day service. Photo by Sarah K. Taylor.
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Groundhog Cover Entry 2007653 viewsEntry for the 2007 Groundhogs Day Cover Art Contest submitted by Danielle Kate Nunes
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High Jumper472 viewsZachary O’Rourke poses after a high jump event at the 2009 USA Track and Field National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina. Mr. O’Rourke, a senior at Tabor Academy and Marion resident, cleared a personal best of 6’4.75” and placed 15th out of 44 entered athletes in the high jump (young men’s division). Mr. O’Rourke says: “It was a great opportunity to see how I matched up against the best high jumpers in the country. Photo by Laura Dadagian-O’Rourke
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Danny's Here426 viewsA view of Ned’s Point during the August 29 storm, which was the result of the region’s close call with Tropical Storm Danny. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley
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Sparky Speaks557 viewsSparky, the Spokesdog for fire safety, waves to onlookers as he rides an antique fire engine at the 2009 Marion Fire Department Open House. Firefighters from the department served coffee, a hot breakfast, and allowed area residents to tour the facilities on the morning of October 10. Children enjoyed climbing on the engines and all the donuts they could eat. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley. October 15, 2009 edition
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Deval Patrick440 viewsMassachusetts Governor Deval Patrick (D.) hosted an informal question and answer session at Wareham Middle School on Wednesday, July 29 from 6:30 to 8:15 pm. He answered questions from eleven people with topics ranging from state budgets, custody/divorce reform and teenage employment. Photo by Adam Silva.
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Celebrating Freedom468 viewsDespite funding setbacks, the Marion fireworks took place this year at Silver Shell Beach under perfectly clear skies. Revelers enjoyed the patriotic music of Phil Sanborn and the Marion Concert Band while brilliant colors illuminated the harbor. Unless the town can secure a permanent source of funding, next year’s fireworks may be in jeopardy. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Fun at the Fair612 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. Buck-Chuck and The Wanderer Aardvark were there! Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Memorial Day382 viewsA great crowd turned out for Memorial Day observances on the grounds of the Mattapoisett Public Library this Monday, May 30, 2011. Photo courtesy of Rebecca McCullough.
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