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Cleaning Up522 views135 volunteers fanned out across Old Sippican armed with rubbish bags, gloves and “Manducca” trash grabbers helping to make Marion a bit greener during the town's Arbor Day Spring Clean up. Marion has held the event annually, under a variety of names, over the past three decades, encouraging residents to take pride in their community by clearing the roadways of trash and debris. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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Mom's Run522 viewsSeveral hundred runners and walkers participated in the Tiara Classic Mother's Day 5k Race on Sunday morning, May 10 in Mattapoisett. The event, now in its third year raises funds and awareness for the Women’s Fund of Southeastern Massachusetts while celebrating motherhood. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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Circus Time522 viewsThe Cole Brothers Circus made its annual visit to Rochester's Plumb Corner on Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25. The Circus, which featured highflying aerial acts, animal acts and plenty of clowns played four shows under the big top during its two-day stay. Proceeds from the circus will help to fund children's events throughout the year at Plumb Corner such as the Annual Easter egg hunt and the Halloween party. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Car Show522 views2009 Mattapoisett Heritage Days started on Friday August 7, 2009 with an antique car show and a cookout dinner at Shipyard Park. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Aardvark at the Fair522 viewsThe Wanderer's aardvark visited the Rochester Country Fair on August 22, 2009 and took some time to see the sights and pose with some visitors.
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Back to School522 viewsPrincipal Matt D’Andrea and the staff of Old Hammondtown School welcome the students back on their first day. Photo by Paul Lopes
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Toe Jam522 viewsOn Saturday, January 23, 2010 the Toe Jam Puppet Band performed at the Center School in Mattapoisett to benefit the Project Grow Parents Group. Children and adults danced while the band entertained them with original songs and general silliness. Photos by Felix Perez.
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ORR Graduation522 viewsThere was much pomp and circumstance when the Class of 2010 graduated from Old Rochester Regional High School on June 5, 2010. Despite the rain, the students smiled as they greeted their future of possibilities. Speakers included National Honor Society president Kelsey Jean Frink and Valedictorian Jean Smith. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Chinese Culture522 viewsChildren learned about Chinese culture and the Year of the Rabbit at a February 24, 2011 Mattapoisett library event. Librarian Linda Burke read a traditional Chinese story, and then the children enjoyed making their own dragons, watched as Haiying Zhang wrote their names in Mandarin, and tried eating fried rice with chopsticks. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Arts in the Park522 viewsIt was the perfect day to stroll through the annual Marion Art Center's Arts in the Park on July 9, 2011. Over 40 vendors set up shop in the event, which focuses on celebrating the work of local artists and artisans. Photo by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Goose Weather?522 viewsNice weather for ducks (and geese)! These geese seem to be enjoying the weather on the baseball field in front of ORR. The weather forecast says clearing later tomorrow, will they be right?
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Fun with Pollination522 viewsAt the last Cranberry after-school program participants from the Natural History Museum learned about pollinators on the bog. The kids got a chance to see how difficult it is to jump in waders, a job requirement for most bog workers. Many thanks to Dawn Allen of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association for her wonderful programs - and free snacks! The next after-school program will be "Nature Crafts" - a holiday workshop and party at the museum on December 14th at 3:30.
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