The Wanderer Photo Gallery

Email your photos to support@wanderer.com


Most viewed - Mattapoisett
MTpolice_050522_Randall2.jpg
Mattapoisett Police Department133 viewsRobert Randall was sworn in as Sergeant with the Mattapoisett Police Department, and three, new full-time officers, from left: Louis DaSilva, Matthew Bates and Aaron Myers, were introduced during a special meeting of the Select Board on Monday at the fire station. Chief of Police Jason King welcomed the new officers, and Randall was sworn in by Town Clerk Catherine Heuberger. Randall’s daughter Madelyn, 9, applied his pin, as his son Beau, 8, looked on. Photos by Mick Colageo
Newton_052622-13_41_40-2.jpg
Cooper Newton 133 viewsCooper Newton received an emotional welcome home from his parents Peter and Marley Newton, his girlfriend Autumn Horsey and a host of extended family and friends. The Mattapoisett native sailed his 27-foot boat Why Worry on a solo journey that took him as far as Turks and Caicos south of the Bahamas. His adventures included a surprise passenger in a raccoon that found his boat during a coastal storm. Photos by Mick Colageo and Cooper Newton
Mattapoisett-Road-Race-32.jpg
Mattapoisett Road Race 133 viewsThe 50th running of the Mattapoisett 5 Mile Road Race took place on July 4. Margot Appleton and Trevor Wysong were the respective female and male winners. Photos by Ryan Feeney
NY-Plunge-Mick-010523-13_07_25-2.jpg
Mattapoisett Polar Plunge133 viewsNew Year’s Day 2023 was bright and balmy when over 100 “plungers” ran, walked, hopped and slid into the freezing waters at Mattapoisett Town Beach. The event was hosted by an ad hoc group collecting donations for those battling cancer. The group has been successful in their efforts to help offset the unseen costs associated with a cancer diagnosis impacting local families. Heather Bichsel of the group said that this year they collected approximately $2,500, monies that will be given to a local family as wel
Alia-Art-1275-071323-Marilou.jpg
Alia Cusolito133 viewsAlia Cusolito’s art was on exhibit July 8 at the Mattapoisett Museum featuring depictions of Audre Lorde, a self-proclaimed “black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet” who dedicated her life to confronting and addressing injustices of racism, sexism, classism and homophobia, and Emma, a dear friend who passed away in 2022. Photos of Alia’s artwork by Marilou Newell
MT-Library-Screenprinting-072723-14_30_05-1.jpg
Screen-printing Class133 viewsYoung and old took part as the Mattapoisett Library held a class in screen-printing textiles on Saturday under the direction of Reference Librarian Michelle Skaar. Photos by Mick Colageo
Salty-101923-5649.jpg
Salty the Sea Horse133 viewsSalty the Sea Horse's red underbelly was painted anew last week by Pete Davies (pictured), along with Matt Urquhart and Mike Huguenin, as the Mattapoisett Land Trust opened a season of anticipation of the MLT’s 50th anniversary next April. Photos by Mick Colageo and courtesy Mike Huguenin
MWC-Wreaths-120723-7410.jpg
Mattapoisett Woman’s Club133 viewsSandra Hering is decked out in Santa attire as she invites traffic to turn into Saturday morning’s sale of wreaths and other assorted Christmas decorations at the Fire Station on the corner of Route 6 and Barstow in Mattapoisett. The annual event, put on by the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club, raises money to fund a college scholarship. Photos by Mick Colageo
5KRun_3964.jpg
Run like a Mother 5k133 viewsRun like a Mother 5k. Photo by Robert Pina
Dolls-Marilou-080824-2444.jpg
Dolls133 viewsDolls are said to have existed since the Paleolithic Era according to Jenny McIntyre, who on August 6 gave a presentation at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. The dolls on display spanned from the 1800s to the 1960s, looking out at the audience as McIntyre explained the composition of dolls through the ages. The display showed how dolls reflect the breath of human activity from fancy dress to modest burlap coverings and all walks of life. Photos by Marilou Newell
Tinkham_Chapel-Window-2.jpg
Tinkhamtown Chapel Christmas Choir Sing-Along133 viewsThe 70th annual Tinkhamtown Chapel Christmas Choir Sing-Along. Smiles and merriment abound in this small but cozy and inviting environment. Not a free pew was seen and all smiled. The chapel was built in 1889 and has been maintained by locals who care deeply for its continued standing and operation. Though I had never been, I felt embraced, comfortable, and at home. Photos by Sam Bishop.
Movie-Set-041725-Mick-1929.jpg
The Weekend on Cape Cod When Everything Changed133 viewsA positive vibe permeates the movie set of “The Weekend on Cape Cod When Everything Changed,” which is being filmed in Mattapoisett this month. Working long hours, the do-it-all staff improvises daily to provide support and supply nourishment for actors and crew. The story follows an Iranian immigrant who marries her billionaire boss's son to maintain her American visa, but the green-card arrangement encounters unexpected challenge when the bride’s besties bring boyfriends with their cross-cultural baggage.
7550 files on 630 page(s) 567