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Police Station Ground Breaking380 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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Poker Run380 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 House380 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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Rachel's Challenge380 viewsMattapoisett grade school students sat with rapt attention on November 9, 2009 as they learned about Rachel Scott. Rachel's life was taken in the Columbine High School shootings, but her legacy of kindness lives on in the "Rachel's Challenge" program, which is designed to promote compassion among children. The program was mostly funded by a grant from the League of Women Voters. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Historic Fire380 viewsTom Dexter uses a ladder to enter his 1690. Since the house is parked on temporary stilts, a ladder is the currently only way to enter the house.
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Historic Fire380 viewsA piano was among the items in the house at the time of the fire. The Dexters have not yet determined if the heat from the fire has damaged the piano beyond repair.
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Storm Damage380 viewsA large evergreen tree was uprooted on the North Rochester Cemetery during the January 25, 2010 storm that brought heavy rain and strong wind to the region. The tree’s fall knocked over one stone, belonging to Roland Beaulieu. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Tennis Trouble380 viewsFor now, these neglected tennis courts behind the Center School in Mattapoisett will have to continue to languish. Facing a difficult FY11 budget, town voters decided to not appropriate any free cash for reconstructing the tennis courts this year. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Relay for Life380 viewsOver 200 Tri-Town residents gathered to help raise money for the American Cancer Society by participating in the fifth annual Relay for Life. The Relay started at 5:00 pm on Friday June 11 and continued until 12:00 pm on Saturday. Participants walked the track at ORR throughout the night and into the next afternoon as a way to honor cancer survivors and those who lost their battle to cancer. Personalized luminaria bags lined the track, lighting the way for the participants throughout the night.
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Square Dancing380 viewsIt was good, ol’ fashioned, square-dancin’ fun at the Mattapoisett gazebo on July 10, 2010. As the sun set over Mattapoisett harbor, the Wareham Swingers dance group held a free, all-ages square dancing session. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Rochester Country Fair380 viewsRochester’s Country Fair was a great success despite the cancellation of the Town Ball Game, Woodsman Show, the Block dance and the Bonfire due to EEE. The weather was perfect on Saturday as children raced frogs, climbed walls, bounced in castles and much more. Although the weather was less than perfect on Sunday, residents lined the streets with lawn chairs and umbrellas to watch as the Hillbilly themed parade passed. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Senior Thanksgiving Banquet 380 viewsClose to 300 Tri-Town seniors feasted on Thanksgiving dinner served by the Old Rochester Regional Junior High eighth grade last Sunday, November 21, 2010. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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