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Weekend Storm371 viewsSunday, Yucky Sunday. The Tri-Town received its share of rainy, windy weather after an off-shore gale created nor’easter conditions for SouthCoast Massachusetts on October 18, 2009. Silvershell Beach and Point Road in Marion were hit with high winds and pelting rain. The area still fared better than other sections of the Commonwealth, which received some early snowfall. Photo by Anne O’Brien-KakleyOct 21, 2009
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Extrication Practice384 viewsA mangled Ford Taurus stands outside the Mattapoisett fire station during the October 18 nor’easter as a reminder to the public to drive safely. The car was used for an extrication demonstration done on the October 15 Fire Station Open House. Photo by Anne O’Brien-KakleyOct 21, 2009
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Worst Case Scenario536 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.Oct 21, 2009
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Rocket Fun386 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum after-school program participants set off the rockets they built on Wednesday, October 14. After-school program participants included James Caswell, Sam Gordon, Fiona Lonergan, Alex Bessey, T.J. Stellato, Bennett Cantwell, Owen Powers, Angelina Cosgrove, Cedar Gregoire, Jacob Lawrence, Molly Kracke and Katelyn Luong. The demonstration was conducted by rockets instructor Mike Cronin.Oct 21, 2009
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Kiln Fundraiser412 viewsStudents at Old Hammondtown and Center Schools are conducting a fundraiser with the help of art teacher Diane Perry, to raise $5,000 for the installation of a pottery kiln at Old Hammondtown school. Here, some OHS art students work on underwater ocean collages. From left to right: Jillian Tyndall, Lily Eilertsen, and Jack Murphy.Oct 21, 2009
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Climate Challenges395 viewsMattapoisett Woman's Club members discuss climate change with a renowned scientist at the New Bedford Ocean Explorium on October 17, 2009. From left to right: Myra Hart, Lee Yeaton, Alice Williams, Judy Kennedy, Katrina Beneker, Scientist Ruth Curry, and Arnett Peccini.Oct 21, 2009
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Women's Club Meets369 viewsThe Sippican Women’s Club enjoys finger foods and conversation at the Handy Tavern on October 9, 2009. Members of the Club enjoyed a presentation by Gwen Morgan, author of “The What-if Workbook”, a guide on organizing personal affairs and putting final wishes in order.
Oct 14, 2009
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Women's Club Meets357 viewsThe Sippican Women’s Club enjoys finger foods and conversation at the Handy Tavern on October 9, 2009. Members of the Club enjoyed a presentation by Gwen Morgan, author of “The What-if Workbook”, a guide on organizing personal affairs and putting final wishes in order.
Oct 14, 2009
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Autumn Arrangement353 viewsA beautiful mum arrangement adorns the front of the Marion Post Office, courtesy of the Marion Garden Club, on October 9, 2009.
Oct 14, 2009
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Memorial Engine362 viewsDevoted brother and former New Bedford Fire Chief Roger Nadeau poses with an old fire truck that he is converting into a memorial engine to carry fallen firefighters in Massachusetts, and parts of Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Maine. The engine was donated to Mr. Nadeau by the Weymouth fire department after it developed serious pump problems. Mr. Nadeau's firefighter brother Gerald died from respiratory problems after a 2002 Fall River fire.Oct 14, 2009
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Sparky Speaks540 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 editionOct 14, 2009
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Planting Shellfish374 viewsMarion Shellfish officer Isaac Perry conducts a class on planting shellfish for the Marion Natural History Museum after school program.Oct 14, 2009
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