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Tornado in Mattapoisett370 viewsHolly Hollow Lane resident Susan Linhares shared images from the aftermath of the tornado that she told The Wanderer went right through her backyard.
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Tornado in Mattapoisett370 viewsAn EF-1 tornado touched down late Tuesday morning in Mattapoisett. The unusual weather event downed power lines and hundreds of trees, knocking out power to many homes north of Route 195. Television news crews descended from Boston, as the Mattapoisett Fire and Police departments worked with utility companies and many power lines to clean up roads and assist area residents coming home to frightening scenes. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Museum370 viewsMattapoisett Museum curator Connor Gaudet and museum volunteer Mars Castro discuss objects from the Then and Now exhibit now on display through the fall season. The exhibit includes objects, printed materials, old photos and various types of ephemera from the museum’s extensive collection. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Old Rochester Youth Football370 viewsCheerleaders as well as football players are digging into the fall season, as the Old Rochester Youth Football program hosted Dighton-Rehoboth for a set of age-group games on Sunday at the high school football field. Photos by Mick Colageo
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2023 Halloween Cover Contest370 views2023 Halloween Cover Contest entry by Mia Lopes
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Marion Natural History Museum370 viewsOn November 15, the Marion Natural History Museum’s community group enjoyed a presentation on the geology of cranberry bogs with USDA soil scientist Maggie Payne. We heard about the glaciers that covered our area and left glacial moraines or hills in some areas of our state, as well as glacial outwash in our area. These outwash areas of sand and gravel can be extremely deep. Chunks of ice melting on the landscape turned into kettle ponds, which filled with groundwater and eventually plants.
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Holiday Fairs370 viewsWith the scent of fresh baked goodies wafting in the village air, people flocked to Mattapoisett, taking in the splendiferous, handmade holiday crafts and goods on display at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and nearby Congregational Church annual fairs. Holiday music added to the charm enjoyed by many. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Holiday in the Park 370 viewsMattapoisett's annual Holiday in the Park held on December 9 was a grand success. Buffet-style food tables featured delicious items from local restaurants and shops, from donuts to pizza to Chinese offerings and more. Santa and Mrs. Claus were on hand for little ones to share their wishes for a special gift, while elves, Frosty, and one of Santa's reindeer strolled the park spreading holiday cheer. The Lions Club table received donations of new toys and nonperishable foods, while the Old Rochester Regional
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Rochester Memorial School370 viewsOver 40 Rochester Memorial School fifth- and sixth-grade chorus students sang the national anthem before the January 14 Providence Bruins game. Among those having a good time at the good ol’ hockey game are sixth-grader Hayden Silva, the Realini family, Grade 5 teacher Mike Forns and Music and Chorus teacher Susan Audette. Photos courtesy ORR District
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“Little Shop of Horrors” 370 views“Little Shop of Horrors” will be performed by the Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club on March 21-23. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Opening Day of Old Rochester Youth Baseball370 viewsOpening Day of Old Rochester Youth Baseball brought out the crowds to hail the march from the Dexter Lane fields over to Gifford Park for ceremonies, including recognition for 12-year-old players entering their final year of little league. Photos by Mick Colageo
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STEAM-a-palooza370 viewsRochester Memorial School hosted STEAM-a-palooza on May 16, as RMS students wowed visitors with science, technology, engineering and art displays, along with a musical performance in the gymnasium. Photos by Mick Colageo
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