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Stairs to Nowhere1450 viewsThe second annual “Stairs to Nowhere” contest was held this fall at Old Rochester Regional Junior High School. This year the Literary Contest winner was Sam Toomey, a seventh grade student from Mattapoisett. The winner of the Art Contest was Rebecca Davis, also in the seventh grade, from Rochester.
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Sign of the Times1447 viewsLast weekend members of the Rochester Lions Club and Rochester Police Department erected a community bulletin board in the center of town. Located near the busy intersection of Route 105, Dexter Lane and New Bedford Road, the bulletin board will allow groups, organizations and the town to advertise events and make announcements of interest to the townspeople. Anyone wishing to use the sign may pick up a Bulletin Board Use Form at the Rochester Police Station, Rochester Town Hall, or call Sergeant Bill Chamberlain at 508-763-8956, extension 153, or John and Linda Cobb at 508-763-8970. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Weather Girls1439 viewsFOX 25 Morning News Meterologist Cindy Fitzgibbon (far left) poses with a copy of The Wanderer alongside Margie Souza of Fairhaven and her nephew John Duffy during the recent "Zip Trip" to the Marion Town Wharf. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Fatal Fire1427 viewsA devastating house fire at 13 Briar Road in the Point Connett area of Mattapoisett claimed the life of the sole occupant, 72-year-old Carlton Cook, on Sunday afternoon, February 3. (Photo by Paul Lopes).
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Winter Sunset in Mattapoisett1412 viewsAlthough winter did finally rear its ugly head this week with a long overdue snowfall on Monday, this idyllic photograph taken recently at the Town Wharf in Mattapoisett is just another example of the fine weather we’ve been having this month. Apparently warm sunny days and scenic sunsets aren’t reserved for summertime anymore. (Photo by and courtesy of Carol Ingram).
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Aardvark Found in Rochester!1408 viewsYes, right from the pages of The Wanderer, a lifesize Aardvark was seen trick-or-treating with children at the Plumb Corner Mall in Rochester ... along with similar events in Marion and Mattapoisett ... during Halloween 2006. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Merry Christmas!1407 viewsFamiliar Christmas holiday icons Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and Santa and Mrs. Claus dance with an eager young boy during the Town of Mattapoisett’s “Holiday in the Park” held at Shipyard Park earlier this month. (Photo by and courtesy of Rebecca McCullough).
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Whale Winner1382 viewsFive-year-old Kate Lima of New Bedford is the winner of the “Name the Whale” Contest sponsored by First Night New Bedford. Kate chose to name the event’s tell-tale mascot “Welcome the Whale.” The First Night New Bedford 2006 committee chose the winning name “Welcome” for its cheerful whale design depicted on First Night buttons and posters. Kate received several prizes for her winning entry.
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Mattapoisett Lions Club 1366 viewsMattapoisett Lions Club President Dom Bamberger, left, presents a check to Mike Lamoureux from the American Legion, right. The Mattapoisett Lions Club has been raising money and serving the community since 1953. Photo courtesy of Helene Rose.
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Witness Tree1354 viewsMembers of the Mattapoisett Tree Committee dedicated a tree which was planted last fall in the new War Memorial Park at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Friday, April 25. A certificate of authenticity was provided indicating that the newly-planted “Witness Tree,” a tulip poplar, is a direct descendant of a tree planted by George Washington at Mount Vernon. (Photo courtesy of Danny White).
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Mission Improvisation1352 viewsSaxophone players Travis and Michael Bliss are joined by bass guitarist Ian McLean. The youngsters find time outside school band practices to jam together in an improvisational jazz combo. (Photo by and courtesy of Laura McLean).
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ORR Holiday Concert1349 viewsORR student Justin Smilan sang vocals for the ORR jazz band's rendition of "White Christmas" by Irving Berlin during the ORR holiday concert on December 13. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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