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Clean Fun470 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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Fiddlin' Around464 viewsJoe Zajac (left) and David Dunn (right) performed together for the first time since they were 18 years old at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s Bluegrass Concert on May 8, 2010. Photo by Felix Perez. May 13, 2010 edition
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Abracadabra480 viewsIt was a magic time at the First Congregational Church in Marion on Saturday, May 1, 2010, when the church hosted a magic show with Marcus the Magician at their community center. Throughout the show, children laughed and helped the magician by yelling out tips and observations. Some children even got to help Marcus the Magician on stage. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Hurricane of 1938501 viewsMattapoisett resident Tim Smith purchased a collection of original Hurricane of 1938 photographs from an auction recently. The photographs show the devastation of the legendary hurricane in the area of Mattapoisett’s Silver Shell Beach and Angelica Point. Mr. Smith does not believe that the pictures have ever been published, and gave The Wanderer the first chance at publishing the photos. He intends on donating the collection to the Mattapoisett Historical Museum. Photos courtesy of Tim Smith.
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Earth Day503 viewsHappy Earth Day! This issue is a celebration of all things green and sustainable. There are lots of environmental efforts going on in the Tri-Town lately, including an upcoming ORR Tri-Town farmers’ market, a new community garden in Mattapoisett, and talk of solar panels at Old Hammondtown School. Make sure you read this issue cover to cover and then recycle it! April 22, 2010 edition
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Green Thumbs487 viewsDiane Wood's class at Sippican Elementary are hard at work in their community garden. Ms. Wood leads a six-week gardening club for students who want to learn how to garden, compost, plant and harvest. Photo by Laura Pedul. April 15, 2010 edition
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iPad Ready478 viewsSpring has sprung! After a wild March 2010 storm that left much of Massachusetts flooded, the region has been treated to unseasonably warm weather in early April. Easter weekend topped out in the 70s, about 20 degrees higher than usual, which meant lots of daffodils and fun in the sun. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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RMS Auction491 viewsRochester went Hollywood on Friday, March 26, 2010 when the Rochester Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) hosted a live auction with a Hollywood theme. The auction raised nearly $6,000, and that money will be used to pay for new playground equipment. Items up for bidding included a basketball signed by the Boston Celtics, a day of kayaking, gift baskets and many more fun items. Photos by Felix Perez. April 1, 2010 edition
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Soapbox Derby!506 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. March 25, 2010 edition
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Rent at ORR505 viewsThe ORR High School Drama Club will be offering the first-ever performance of Rent: The High School Edition from March 18 through 21. The 1996 Tony-award winning rock-opera will be presented in the ORRHS auditorium at 7:30 pm on March 18, March 19 and March 20, and there will be a day performance on Sunday, March 21 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $12 for students and seniors, and $15 for adults. For ticket information, call Sue at 774-265-0081. Photo by Felix Perez. March 18, 2010 edition
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Restoring Ram Island511 viewsHelicopters complete rounds from the Mattapoisett marina to Ram Island on March 8, 2010. The helicopters are part of the Ram Island Restoration Project, which is an effort to rebuild the eroded island so common and roseate terns can nest in their natural habitat. The helicopters will deliver 650 cubic feet of soil to the island and workers will then plant vegetation to prevent further erosion. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Rochester Goes Hillbilly523 viewsA Hillbilly Dinner Dance was held at Redman Hall in Wareham on Saturday, February 27, 2010 to benefit the 11th annual Rochester Country Fair. After dinner, Twinkies were provided for dessert and The Relics provided music. This year's Rochester Country Fair will be held on August 19, 20 and 21 at Plumb Corner and the theme will be “Hillbilly Days”. Photos by Felix Perez. March 4, 2010 edition
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