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Disaster Drill362 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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Zumbathon362 viewsThe ORR high school gymnasium was alive with music and movement on Sunday, April 11, 2010, when dancers took to the floor for a good cause. For a $30 contribution, participants could Zumba for three hours, and the proceeds of the Zumbathon went to Compassionate Care for ALS in Falmouth, a non-profit organization that provides equipment and support to families affected by ALS. The Zumbathon was in honor of Jeffrey Lawrence, a 47-year-old man living with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
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Zumbathon362 viewsThe ORR high school gymnasium was alive with music and movement on Sunday, April 11, 2010, when dancers took to the floor for a good cause. For a $30 contribution, participants could Zumba for three hours, and the proceeds of the Zumbathon went to Compassionate Care for ALS in Falmouth, a non-profit organization that provides equipment and support to families affected by ALS. The Zumbathon was in honor of Jeffrey Lawrence, a 47-year-old man living with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
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Homes for Cats361 viewsHabitat for Cats held an adoption day on Sunday January 12th. Cats and kittens from New Bedford, Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, Rochester, Marion and other local towns were available for adoption. For more information visit habitatforcats.org. Photo by Felix Perez
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Free Lunch!361 viewsWho said there is no such thing as a free lunch? Wanderer Facebook fans enjoyed a free lunch on October 8. The Wanderer is also giving out $1,043, one dollar for each fan as of October 8, as a part of the Facebook fun. Which organization should receive it? Let us know on our Facebook wall, or email news@wanderer.com. We will announce the recipient in an upcoming issue. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Award Winner361 viewsWanderer writer Rob Gonsalves recently won first place in the National Newspaper Association's Better Newspaper Contest for one of his movie reviews. Good work, Rob! Photo by Anne Kakley.
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High Winds and Waves361 viewsOn February 7, rain and high winds hit Southeastern Massachusetts, resulting in thousands of electrical outages. The hardest hit in the Tri-Town area was Rochester with more than 500 Eversource customers reporting wires down and service interruptions from mid-afternoon into the night. Gusts of over 70 miles per hour were reported by the National Weather Service. Rochester’s Highway Department was on the job for approximately 24 hours removing trees. Photo by Bertram Zarins
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Disaster Drill360 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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Wildlife360 viewsFolks on Facebook shared pictures f the Wildlife they have seen in their yards.
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80's Ladies359 viewsIt was totally tubular times at the May 1, 2010 Cape Relay, when the Tri-Town relay group called “80’s Ladies” participated in the weekend-long run. From left to right: Tammy LaPierre, Holly Clancy, Jill Houck, Patty Correia, Sally Shay and Tammy Ferreira. Photo courtesy of Sally Shay.
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Godspell359 viewsThe Burt Wood School of Performing Arts’ annual Summer Arts Festival will be performing Godspell. The musical will take place at the Wayne Caron Auditorium at Middleboro High School on Saturday, July 31 at 7:00 pm and will also have a matinee showing on Sunday, August 1 at 1:00 pm. Performers will include Abby Wheeler of Marion. Tickets are $15. For more information, please visit www.burtwoodschool.com or call 508-946-1071. Photo courtesy of the Burt Wood School.
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First Snow359 viewsA winter wonderland descended upon the Tri-Town overnight on Sunday, December 19, 2010, blanketing the towns with snow just in time for the holidays. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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