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A Marine who was declared a deserter nearly 10 years ago after disappearing in Iraq and then returning to the U.S. claiming he had been kidnapped, only to disappear again, is back in U.S. custody, officials said Sunday

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New Bedford area residents are encouraged to attend an informational meeting Tuesday night, regarding the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal.

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center will update the public on the construction of the project, and answer any questions the public may have

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A U.S. Marine sergeant from Abington is making his final trip home.

The body of Sgt. Daniel Vasselian is scheduled to return to Massachusetts on Tuesday.

He will be escorted by state police from Logan International Airport to Abington at about noon

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The newest addition to the New Bedford Regional Airport is being dedicated to Fairhaven's fallen Marine.

Michael Knabbe, Airport Commission Vice Chair and friend of the Rodriguez family says the playground recently installed by the Atlantic Aviators will be renamed the Lance Corporal Matthew Rodriguez Memorial Playground

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A Procession for Lance  CPL. Matthew R. Rodriguez (USMC) 19, of Fairhaven who was killed in action on December11th  in Helmand Province, Afganistan will be held tommorrow, December 19th in Fairhaven as they bring our hometown hero to the funeral home

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A local marine has been killed in action in Afghanistan.

According to the Department of Defense, 19-year-old Lance Cpl. Matthew Rodriguez of Fairhaven died yesterday while conducting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan

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A Cape Cod bridge has been renamed in honor of a Marine from Yarmouth who died in Afghanistan.

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