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Bugs, bugs, bugs310 viewsDo you know the difference between a bug and an insect? Are you well-versed in the parts of an insect – the head, thorax and abdomen? It was all things bugs when a Mad Scientist came to the Plumb Library in Rochester on April 22, 2010. Over a dozen children enjoyed the April vacation bug demonstration with hands-on activities and learning fun. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Boat Race310 viewsThe 2010 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Races got off to a good start in warm, sunny weather. About 90 registrants rowed their boats from Grandma Hartley’s Reservoir on Snipatuit Road, down the Mattapoisett River, and to the finish line at the Herring Weir on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Celtic Farm Fair310 viewsA downpour did not dampen spirits at the Celtic Farm Animal Sanctuary’s inaugural holiday fair on December 12, 2010, in Rochester. Local vendors sold a variety of homemade treats and products with proceeds supporting the care of animals at the sanctuary. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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Rockets310 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's after-school program featured "Rockets" with Dr. Dills of the UMass Dartmouth Chemistry Department on March 2, 2011. The participants had fun constructing the nose-cones and adding weight, attaching fins, and decorating their rockets for launch. Many flew 100 feet or more! Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold.
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Tabor Field310 viewsWork progresses on the contentious Tabor Field. Photo by Paul Lopes
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Historic Cuttyhunk310 viewsSeth Mendell, local historian and president of the Mattapoisett Historical Society, gave a talk on the history of Cuttyhunk at the Sippican Woman's Club meeting on October 14, 2011. Here, he chats with WC member Debbie Bush before the meeting. Photo by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Soapbox Derby310 viewsUnder the direction of Will Poirier, the Marion Pack 32 held their annual Soapbox Derby on Sunday, November 13 on Holmes Street. All the dens built their own cars this year. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Symphony Tales310 viewsAbout 80 adults and preschoolers enjoyed a special dual performance: live storytelling of the book “Scritch Scratch A Perfect Match” accompanied by cello playing from New Bedford Symphony Orchestra musician Shay Rudolph. The event, sponsored by the Elizabeth Taber Library, tied together music and literacy for young beginning readers. Photo courtesy of Sharon Bartholomew.
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RMS-PTO Annual Auction310 viewsThe Red Sox donated a baseball autographed by right-fielder Darnell McDonald. Photo by Eric Trippoli
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Marion Natural History Museum310 viewsArianna Bessey and the rest of the Marion Natural History Museum’s after school group used microscopes to investigate some of the amphibians collected for the program. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold
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Yard Sale Season310 viewsIt was Yard Sale & Family Fun day at the Knights of Columbus in Mattapoisett on April 21. The event concluded with a Ham &Bean Supper and proceeds went to the building and shrine fund. The Wanderer now offers an interactive map of all the area yard sales on our web site, check it out at: www.wanderer.com. Photo by Felix Perez
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Children’s Chorus 310 viewsOn Sunday, May 20, the SouthCoast Children’s Chorus presented their Spring Concert, “Singing Our Dreams” to a jam-packed audience at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Marion. Their repertoire featured a variety of different selections from all over the world, including traditional South African and Hebrew songs. Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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