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Community Conversations289 viewsTri-Town Against Racism held the latest in a series of Community Conversations on April 27 at the Friends Meeting House in Mattapoisett. Residents and organization leaders discussed the lingering challenge of incidents of racism in the social lives of school children. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Tri-Town firefighters287 viewsThe holidays were challenging for Tri-Town firefighters. Marion and Rochester fire departments were among towns assisting Wareham after a mulch pile in a remote location off County Road caught fire on Christmas Eve. Firefighters worked in cold temperatures for eight hours, dispensing approximately 200,000 gallons of water to extinguish the fire. Seen supporting Wareham Fire Chief John Kelley and 29 Wareham Fire personnel at the scene were Marion Fire Tanker 1, Lieutenant Michael Still and Captain Joel Watte
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On the Beach287 viewsHeather MacGregor took this cute photo of her dog Skunk on a walk on February 2 down at the town wharf. Skunk loves to go down there and look for shells the seagulls have dropped and to look for fish. Even the windy conditions didn't stop him.
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Tri-Town Against Racism287 viewsThe Town of Rochester received a Little Diverse Free Library on June 17 when members of Tri-Town Against Racism performed a ribbon-cutting and associated Juneteenth celebration at Plumb Library. The ribbon was cut by Owen Excellent, and guest speaker Leon Correy spoke to overcoming struggles and the need for equity for all people. Entertainment was provided by Grace Morrison, and Trevor Brown Jr. spoke on the design of the Juneteenth Flag. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Solar Eclipse287 viewsLocal photographer Robert Price was in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, for Monday afternoon’s solar eclipse and shared his photos with The Wanderer.
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Juneteenth287 viewsJohn Excellent spoke from the heart, as Tri-Town Against Racism celebrated the Juneteenth holiday by dedicating Rochester’s new Little Free Diverse Library in honor of Abraham Skidmore. Photos courtesy Tri-Town Against Racism
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Soap Box Derby287 viewsMarion Scout Pack 32 (back) and the Rochester Cub Scouts (front) at the annual soap box derby Held on Holmes Street on November 9. Photos by Sam Bishop
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Diverse Family Portrait Day286 viewsTri Town Against Racism held a Diverse Family Portrait Day on April 3. Photos courtesy of Tri Town Against Racism
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Creative Expression Contest286 viewsWinners in the Grades 7-12 Creative Expression Contest were announced by Tri-Town Against Racism on Saturday at Mattapoisett Library. Addressing the attendees to discuss the judging of the contest was John Excellent. The contest theme for 2024 was “African Americans in the Arts.” Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race285 viewsThe Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race was held on May 31 and this year was back to the complete course after holding a half-length race in 2020. The turnout wasn’t quite what it’s been in recent years, but no one was blaming the pandemic or the weekend’s gloomy weather. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Boat Fire285 viewsAll passengers escaped without harm after a small boat in Aucoot Cove was swallowed up in flames on July 1. Marion M225 responded to the boat fire, and activation of the Buzzards Bay Task Force followed. Marion Assistant Harbormaster David Wilson can be seen dousing the flames with assistance from the Mattapoisett, New Bedford and Wareham fire departments, Mattapoisett Harbormaster and New Bedford Police. Photos courtesy Marion Fire Department
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Ray Rose285 viewsRay Rose’s winter trip across the Pacific led to a mission accomplished that put The Wanderer on display all over the eastern world. Photos courtesy Ray Rose
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