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Relay for Life417 viewsThe American Cancer Society held their Annual Relay for Life of the Tri-Towns from 6:00p.m. on Friday, June 12 until noon on Saturday June 13 at Old Rochester Regional High School's track. Between 250 and 300 people participated in the eighteen hour walk raising nearly $50,000 to help fight and prevent cancer. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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Police Station Ground Breaking417 viewsConstruction on the new Marion Police Station officially began on September 8, 2009 with a groundbreaking ceremony. Among those present were Police Chief Lincoln Miller, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Stephen Cushing, Selectmen Roger Blanchette and Jonathan Henry, Project Manager Rick Pomeroy, Architect Brian Humes, Building Committee Chairman Dale Jones, and Jonathan Scully of B.C. Construction. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Extrication Practice417 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-Kakley
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Journey's End417 viewsTrees were trimmed along Brant Beach Avenue, and N Star worked with Comcast to bring some power lines down so the Francoeur house could be placed onto its new foundation on November 10, 2009. Debbie Francoeur and her son Isaac have t-shirts and hats available for those wishing to purchase a keepsake of the move. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Relay for Life417 viewsChildren went to the Center School in Mattapoisett to make their own ornaments and gifts at the Relay for Life workshop on December 6, 2009. For a $6 donation, children could pick from crafts like pine cone Christmas trees, clothes-pin reindeer, and foam ornaments – paint, glitter and glue were in abundant supply. Money raised went to benefit the American Cancer Society. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Holiday Volunteers417 viewsMattapoisett residents Elizabeth Smith, left, and Gail Nicholson, right, both volunteer on behalf of Communiy Nurse and Hospice Care. Pictured here, they collect donations for the non-profit hospice organization as holiday shoppers walk by. Additional volunteers will be accepting donations throughout the holiday season. For more information, call Community Nurse and Hospice Care at 508-992-6278. Photo courtesy of Tim Smith.
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Library Crafts417 viewsOn Saturday, December 19, 2009, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library hosted a ornament-making session. Children made seaside-themed holiday ornaments that included seashells, starfish, whelks, and everyone's favorite, Salty the Seahorse. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Peace Board417 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional Junior High School Enrichment students created the Peace Board to promote goodwill during the holiday season, and the board depicts the word “peace” in 26 different world languages. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Voices in Time417 viewsVoices in Time, a choir of children led by Sharon Jensen, held a concert at the Knights of Columbus hall in Mattapoisett on December 27. Members performed jazz and swing standards in front of a packed house with special guest Mark Mahar, who is the founder and bandleader for Boston Swing. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Toe Jam417 viewsOn Saturday, January 23, 2010 the Toe Jam Puppet Band performed at the Center School in Mattapoisett to benefit the Project Grow Parents Group. Children and adults danced while the band entertained them with original songs and general silliness. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Sara Delano417 viewsArea historian Natalie Hemingway entertained a crowded room at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Sunday, March 14, 2010, with a presentation on Sara Delano, a Fairhaven legend and mother to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Ms. Hemingway got into character and lifted everyone’s spirits on a dreary, rainy day. Photo by Sarah K. Taylor.
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Presidential Lions417 viewsFormer Lions president Helene Rose, left, and current Lions president-elect Don Bamberger, were present at a recent Lions installation. Outgoing President Rose thanked all the Lions for helping her accomplish her goals of increasing member involvement, establishing an annual scholarship and additional community projects. Photo courtesy of Rebecca McCullough.
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