|
|
112504-11512 viewsHallie and Jack Thomas of Mattapoisett pose with a copy of The Wanderer while recently learning how to catch a lobster aboard the “Lucky Catch,” a working lobster boat out of Casco Bay in Portland, ME. (Photo by Sandy Thomas). 11/25/04 edition
|
|
Yearbook Honorees1512 viewsDuring their Februrary meeting, the Old Rochester Regional School Committee recognized Ruth Jefferson and Becky Zora for their work with the high school yearbook. In honor of their contributions, the ORR School Committee donated books to the school library in their names. Pictured here are ORR School Committee Chairman Bob Nectow with Ruth Jefferson (left) and Becky Zora (right).
|
|
ORR Holiday Concert1510 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.
|
|
Fatal Fire1506 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).
|
|
Witness Tree1506 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).
|
|
Spring Swing1505 viewsOn March 3, the Mattapoisett Youth Baseball Association (MYBA) sponsored their first annual “Spring Swing.” The event was held at Center School, kicking off the 2006 baseball season for the Town of Mattapoisett. This fundraising event gave the children of Mattapoisett an opportunity to showcase their batting skills, raise some money and have fun. This would not have been successful or even remotely possible without the participation, assistance and support of many parents and special guests.
|
|
0219041503 viewsNicole (Lambalot) Cameron, Lizzy (Lanagan) Adams, and Gerald Lanagan pose with a copy of The Wanderer at the finish line of the Rock and Roll Marathon recently held in Phoenix, Arizona on January 11. Nicole and Lizzy live in Mattapoisett, and Gerald is stationed at Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix. (Photo by and courtesy of Nancy Lambalot). 2/19/04 edition
|
|
Clowning Achievement1493 viewsThe YMCA of the Southcoast in New Bedford was recently presented with a grant of $25,000 from Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Eastern New England during halftime at a Boston Celtics game. Pictured (l. to r.) are Charlie Winterhalter, President, RMHC of Eastern New England and McDonald’s Owner/Operator; Edie Stevenson, Executive Director, RMHC of Eastern New England; Ronald McDonald; Gary Schuyler, President, YMCA Southcoast; David Joseph, Executive Director, Dartmouth YMCA; and Lucky.
|
|
Road Race Scholars1488 viewsMattapoisett Road Race Committee Chairman Daniel White presents $1,000 scholarship checks to students Mary Jayne Menezes and Greg Correia, both of Mattapoisett, in the town’s historic Shipyard Park. These were just two of eight scholarships awarded to local students upon completion of their first semester in higher education. (Photo courtesy of Daniel White).
|
|
Beach Reading1488 views(front, l. to r.) Joanne Fitts Bobola, Dona Morgan, (back, l. to r.) Judy Joaquim Harrison, and Linda Mello pose with a copy of The Wanderer at a beach in North Turo during a recent vacation trip.
|
|
12-26-02-21476 viewsOlivia McLean, 11-year-old daughter of Laura and Kevin McLean of Mattapoisett, visited Italy with her family recently. She stopped while wandering the walled city of Lucca to have this photo taken with a copy of her hometown newspaper The Wanderer. Built in 1504-1645 the walls are among the best preserved Renaissance defences in Europe. The fifth grader also toured Portofino, Florence, Venice and Verona. It was a trip steeped in art, history, memorable meals and an introduction to a beautiful language. 12/26/02 edition
|
|
Birthday Plans in the Making1475 viewsThe Town of Mattapoisett is gearing up for a week-long 150th Anniversary celebration planned for August 2007 to commemorate their breaking off from the Town of Rochester in 1857. The planning committee is currently sponsoring a contest to get a new logo for the anniversary event which will be used for promotional items such as t-shirts. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
|
|
| 31355 files on 2613 page(s) |
 |
|
|
|
|
13 | |
|
|
|
|
