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Easter13197 viewsThere was no other place a kid in Rochester would rather be the day before Easter than in the fields at Plumb Corner. Well over a hundred children lined the two fields, ready to hunt the hundreds of colorful plastic Easter eggs filled with candy that lay in the grass before them. Photo by Jean Perry
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100th Birthday197 viewsRalph Winfield Walker is celebrating a milestone 100th birthday on May 7. Born in 1914, Walker moved to Rochester in 1946 and served on the Finance Committee before serving as selectman for several terms. Walker is credited as the selectman that brought street signs to the roads of Rochester. As the oldest person in Town, Walker holds the Boston Post cane, a longstanding tradition in New England towns. Family and friends honored Walker on May 5 at the Island Terrace Nursing Home where he now resides. Photos
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Taste of the Town197 viewsThe 11th Annual Taste of the Town in Mattapoisett drew hundreds out to Shipyard Park on July 15. The Women’s Club event raises funds for scholarships for local students. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Road Race197 viewsThere were 225 runners who competed in the 9th Annual Rochester Road Race on August 9 to raise money and collect food for The Food Pantry at Damien’s Place in Wareham. The 5K race kicked off at Dexter Lane and runners enjoyed perfect running weather for the occasion. Photos by Chuck Kantner
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Science Roadshow197 viewsThe Children’s Museum in Easton brought its Science Roadshow to the Plumb Library on August 6, and showed kids how to make a rocket out of a film canister (remember those?) and an Alka-Seltzer, and create sizzling artwork with vinegar, food coloring, and baking soda. Photos by Jean Perry
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Mattapoisett Historical Society197 viewsEver tried eating a salty piece of hard tack, made your own signal flags, or learned to tie nautical knots? Some pint-sized future sailors at the Mattapoisett Historical Society Museum learned about what it was like to be a sailor back in the whaling days, with a little bit of history sneaked into all the fun and games. Photos by Jean Perry
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Hummingbird in the Rain197 viewsPaula Cobb of Mattapoisett took this fabulous photo of a hummingbird in rain. Thank you to Paula for the photo, if you’d like to share your photos with The Wanderer you can email us at support@wanderer.com
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Classic Cars197 viewsClassic car enthusiasts from the area gathered Monday nights throughout the summer, riding up in their shiny antique cars and pulling up a lawn chair to sit back and reminisce about the good old days to the sounds of music from the ‘50s and ‘60s. October 12 will be the final classic car show of the year at Plumb Corner, and the biggest. There will be food, a DJ, vendors, and trophies for the top 50 car entries. Photo by Jean Perry
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Classic Canoe197 viewsMarion resident Paul S. Kohout, donated his 16 foot, mahogany, 1959 Canadian Mounty Police Wooden Cargo Canoe to Marion Boy Scout Troop 32/Cub Scout Pack 32 on Thursday September 11, 2014. The Scouts are honored to have such an amazing vessel offered to them and plan to use it in future outings. Pictured are Paul S. Kohout, Scoutmaster Paul St. Don, Cubmaster Leo Grondin, as well as Scouts Jackson St.Don, Lee Grondin and Oakley Campbell.
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Mattapoisett YMCA Halloween Party197 viewsIt was an adventurous evening at the Mattapoisett YMCA on October 24 for families looking for some Halloween fun. A family hayride, Halloween party, and the spooky zipline, along with a costume contest gave local children a heaping dose of early Halloween excitement. Photos by Jean Perry
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Old Rochester Drama Club 197 viewsThe Old Rochester Drama Club rings in the holiday season with their radio broadcast production of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’ Pictured here is Kyle Costa reading for Joseph, Evan Roznoy reading for Mr. Potter, Ian MacLellan reading for George Bailey, and Holly Frink reading for Mary Hatch. Photos by Felix Perez
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Otha Day197 viewsDrum master Otha Day spent the day with Rochester Memorial School students on November 21, giving lessons on rhythm and handing out percussion instruments, including drums and shakers, during drumming workshops held throughout the day. Photos By Jean Perry
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