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Plumb Memorial Library211 viewsThe Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library celebrated its 50th anniversary with a week of festivities — including an antique car presentation by auto expert Richard Cutler on Thursday and a dedication ceremony on Saturday. The latter event featured special appearances from Senator Michael Rodrigues, State Rep. Mark Sylvia, Debby Conrad from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Town Administrator Cameron Durant, and Rochester Historic Commission’s Connie Eshbach, who presented a historical plaque.
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Ned’s Point210 viewsNed’s Point. Photo by Ruth A. Griffin
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2026 Groundhog Cover Contest210 views2026 Groundhog Cover Contest entry by Teddy Sonnenmoser
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Marion's Independence Day Parade210 viewsResidents lined Spring, Mill, Front and Main streets on Saturday morning to enjoy Marion's Independence Day Parade. The lineup featured community veterans of foreign wars, town officials, volunteer organizations such as The Friends of Jack and Friends of the Marion Council on Aging, the Scouts of America, several floats celebrating the nation's 250th birthday, police and fire trucks from Marion and surrounding towns, Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum210 viewsWe had a rainy start to our week at the Coastal Explorations with the Marion Natural History Museum but didn’t let that deter us from catching frogs and fish, exploring ponds, salt marshes and rocky beaches, and making friends. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Concert Band210 viewsConcertgoers in lawn chairs circled the Robert O. Broomhead Bandstand at Island Wharf to enjoy a free concert from the Marion Concert Band, who performed a selection of Latin American tunes. Photo by Jeanne Hopkins.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.209 viewsThe Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial located between the National Mall and Potomac River. After extensive planning lasting a few decades, the memorial finally opened in 2011. The address of the memorial is 1964 Independence Avenue, the same year Dr. King won the Nobel Peace Prize. This past Monday was the 40th Martin Luther King Jr. Day since it was first observed as a federal holiday in 1986. Photo by Sam Bishop
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Marion Natural History Museum209 viewsWednesday afternoon, the Marion Natural History Museum's afterschool group had a chance to learn about the diet of barn owls. Given they are birds of prey, there's mainly rodents and small birds on their menu. The owl must regurgitate the indigestible bones, fur, feathers, etc. by forming a pellet before eating another meal. We had a chance to explore sterilized owl pellets and identify the bones of the prey animals. It was not unusual to find more than one skull per pellet. The kids did a great job using t
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Earth Day Clean-Up209 viewsDuring the 23rd annual Earth Day Clean-Up, The Wanderer followed an expedition of the brave Rochester Boy Scout Troop 31 scouts Carl, Chris, Kelvin, and Tim as they spent most of their Saturday cleaning up their town. Photo by Sam Bishop
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Lemonade Stand209 viewsLast Saturday, the 2026 Lemonade Stand in honor of Vivian Jones was open on New Bedford Road in Rochester. Friends of Vivi from Rochester Memorial School received tons of local support, as the kiddos raised nearly $2000 for the Dan-Farber & Kids PMC. In the foreground, looking at the camera from left to right: Timothy, Abby, Ruby, Ivy, Alice, and Grace. Photo by Sam Bishop - May 21, 2026 edition
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Thanksgiving Banquet208 viewsVolunteers from Old Rochester Regional Junior High School at this past weekend’s Annual Tri-Town Thanksgiving Banquet. The event, organized by the Mattapoisett Councils on Aging, was hosted at ORRJHS on Saturday and was staffed by around 75 students serving a meal to the over 200 seniors. There was also a raffle at the end of the event. Photo courtesy of Sarah Landry - November 27, 2025 edition
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Ship Street208 viewsTwilight on Ship Street in Mattapoisett. Photo by Ruth Griffin
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