The Wanderer Photo Gallery

Email your photos to support@wanderer.com

Most viewed
MTlib-Art-Modern-Marilou-022323.jpg
John Oldham34 viewsA rare look at Modern Pastry from across Hanover Street in Boston’s North End, as photographed by Mattapoisett resident John Oldham. The 17-year history teacher at Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School in Rochester has recently made a hobby of photography, and his work is on display through the middle of March in the Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s reading room. Photo by Marilou Newell - February 23, 2023 edition
Fairgrounds-030223-12_47_26.jpg
Rochester Country Fair Grounds34 viewsThe front entrance to the Rochester Country Fair Grounds sits quietly on Monday afternoon. After a 21-year run, the fair is shutting down for the next two years to reassess and determine a course of action following three straight cancelations by weather and two virus threats. Despite the decision, organizer Kelly Morgado says the Fair Committee plans to allocate remaining revolving-account funds to scholarships for six students attending any of the following high schools. Photos by Mick Colageo
MAC-Art-030923-from-the-MAC.jpg
Marion Art Center 34 viewsPrintmaking takes center stage at the Marion Art Center with works by Jani Kinnane and Taylor Hickey on exhibit through March. Kinnane’s print of a Ukrainian woman in folk attire demonstrates her artistic ability to not only produce lush images with hyper-realism, but also to convey emotion. The subject’s headdress is tattered, representing the current conflict being faced by the Ukraine. Image courtesy of Marion Art Center. March 9, 2023 edition
Swordfish-by-Marilou-060823.jpg
Swordfish34 viewsAfter a trip to the rehab center, the locally famous swordfish model has returned in time for the 2023 season, flying at the end of the Freddie Brownell aka Long Wharf at Mattapoisett’s Shipyard Park. Repairs to this iconic work of art were funded by the Community Preservation Act. Photo by Marilou Newell
BoatFire1-070623.jpg
Boat Fire34 viewsAll passengers escaped without harm after a small boat in Aucoot Cove was swallowed up in flames on July 1. Marion M225 responded to the boat fire, and activation of the Buzzards Bay Task Force followed. Marion Assistant Harbormaster David Wilson can be seen dousing the flames with assistance from the Mattapoisett, New Bedford and Wareham fire departments, Mattapoisett Harbormaster and New Bedford Police. Photos courtesy Marion Fire Department
BoatFire2-070623.jpg
Boat Fire34 viewsAll passengers escaped without harm after a small boat in Aucoot Cove was swallowed up in flames on July 1. Marion M225 responded to the boat fire, and activation of the Buzzards Bay Task Force followed. Marion Assistant Harbormaster David Wilson can be seen dousing the flames with assistance from the Mattapoisett, New Bedford and Wareham fire departments, Mattapoisett Harbormaster and New Bedford Police. Photos courtesy Marion Fire Department
Shepley_Landscape2.jpg
Mattapoisett Congregational Church34 viewsHelpers of all ages took to the grounds of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church on Sunday. Members, their families and friends all joined Reverend Dr. Rich Wolf, following his sermon and tackled the improvements outdoors at the church. Photo by Jennifer Shepley
Cong-Ch-Fair-080323-11_22_25.jpg
First Congregational Church’s Summer Fair34 viewsMain Street was closed to through traffic on Saturday morning for the First Congregational Church’s summer fair. Photos by Mick Colageo
Cong-Ch-Fair-080323-12_10_47.jpg
First Congregational Church’s Summer Fair34 viewsMain Street was closed to through traffic on Saturday morning for the First Congregational Church’s summer fair. Photos by Mick Colageo
Triathlon-080323_4217.jpg
Mattapoisett Lions Club’s annual Sprint Triathlon 34 viewsMultiple generations greeted a pleasant Sunday morning and competed in the Mattapoisett Lions Club’s annual Sprint Triathlon that began at the Town Beach and ended nearby on Water Street. Photos by Mick Colageo
230826-Marion-Town-Party-14.jpg
Marion Town Party34 viewsThe weather held off as area families converged on Silvershell Beach on August 26 for the Marion Town Party. Photos by Ryan Feeney
ORR_Neds_092823_Leap.jpg
ORR Class of 202434 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional High School Class of 2024 enjoyed a September 22 field trip to Ned’s Point Lighthouse, where they carried on the time-honored, senior-class ritual and enjoyed fun, frolic and lunch. Photos courtesy ORR School District
28943 files on 2412 page(s) 2234