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Summer Concert338 viewsThe Showstoppers closed out the Seaport Village Summer Concert Series at Mattapoisett's Shipyard Park on Saturday evening, September 5. The event brought several hundred people to the Mattapoisett waterfront for a family friendly, fun filled evening of entertainment as the talented young singers performed popular hits and Broadway standards while many in the audience ate picnic suppers. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Grandparent's Day338 viewsIt was a perfect autumn day for the SouthCoast Senior Resource Alliance Grandparents’ Day at Hiller Farm in Rochester on September 19. Children and their grandparents had fun playing bean-bag toss, bocce, posing with the Three Stooges, and more. The face-painting and petting zoo areas were a complete hit! Most importantly, the free event provided information to seniors on health services available in the SouthCoast area. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Octoberfest338 viewsThe Sippican Tennis Club was the site of the third annual Buzzard’s Bay Habitat for Humanity Octoberfest on September 19 in Marion Village. Music was provided by Felonious Funk, and party-goers enjoyed a wide array of finger foods and fine spirits. Friendly conversation lingered over the silent auction tables, which offered original oil paintings, handmade felted purses, memberships to the Wareham YMCA and the Marion Art Center, and plenty of gift certificate to area businesses. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Poker Run338 viewsMotorcyclists gathered Sunday morning, September 20, in the parking lot of ORR to ride in the third annual Poker Run for Alex Pateakos. Alex is a five-year-old Marion boy who suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Money raised by the poker run will benefit Alex, and Families of SMA, a group that helps families like the Pateakos’ live their lives as close to normal as possible. The Poker Run covered 65 miles and ran through Lakeville, Carver, East Wareham, and back to ORR. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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FD Open House338 viewsThe Marion Fire Department held an Open House on October 10, 2009. The public was welcome to tour the facilities, and children enjoyed exploring all the engines available at the station. Donuts, coffee, and a hot breakfast were all offered courtesy of the fire department. An antique engine even offered a ride around the village. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Disaster Drill338 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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Disaster Drill338 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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Halloween Happenings338 viewsEveryone was dressed up for the occasion at the Marion Halloween Parade on October 31, 2009, even the dogs! Photo by Paul Lopes
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Antiques in Rochester338 viewsRochester Women’s Club co-president Marsha Hartley's granddaughter Cecilia plays at the Clubhouse on November 29, 2009. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Tree Lighting338 viewsRochester held its annual tree lighting on Monday, December 7, 2009 at Rochester Town Hall. Visitors were treated to the sounds of the Rochester Memorial School band and chorus before the tree was lit. Santa made a grand entrance on a fire truck. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Winter Wonderland338 viewsThe Mattapoisett gazebo at Shipyard Park looked like a winter wonderland after the December 20, 2009 nor’easter blanketed the Southcoast with snow. Photo by Bodil Perkins.
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Museum Mural338 viewsA close-up of Mattapoisett Harbor shows the craftsmanship and detail artist Clifford Ashley used in his Southcoast mural. The mural will be displayed in the Mattapoisett Museum and Carraige House on Church Street until it is sent for restoration. Viewings are available by appointment by calling 508-758-2844. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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