As we approach November 21, a date that marks the unique 33 1/3-year anniversary of The Wanderer, I can’t help but reflect on our journey. It’s a milestone that sets us apart, having published our first edition on July 24, 1992. This must be some record, 33 1/3, a third of a century. It’s […] Read more »
It’s a yearly crossing of the generations, a giving of thanks that unites the youth and the elderly of the three towns that comprise the Old Rochester Regional School District. Superintendent Michael S. Nelson, Director of Guidance Christina Cioffi and Old Rochester Regional Junior High School Principal Silas Coellner are proud to announce the […] Read more »
The Trustees of the Mattapoisett Christian Church invite the public to attend their annual Ecumenical Service on Sunday, November 23, at 2:00 pm. The service will take place at the historic Mattapoisett Christian Church, home of the Mattapoisett Museum, located at 5 Church Street, Mattapoisett. The service will be led by Rev. Michael Frady of […] Read more »
Rochester’s election on November 18 seeking approval of both a $288 million Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School building project and a debt exclusion to fund the town’s $24 million share of that cost resulted in a resounding “No” to both questions. The question to approve the building project, which was also on ballots […] Read more »
Rochester’s Select Board Monday did ordinary business until it came time to discuss the November 18 election asking the town to approve the $288 million Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School building project. The Select Board began by voting against exercising its right to purchase Great Bear Farms, 53 Dexter Lane, which is currently […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Shari Fedorowicz, Principal Heidi Letendre and Rochester School Committee Chairperson Kate Duggan are proud to share that students at the Rochester Memorial School helped put their school among only 63 across the state to reach or exceed pre-pandemic levels for grades three through eight in […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club invites interested local residents to its November 20 monthly meeting featuring a special presentation from Rosemary Gill, president & CEO of the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center in New Bedford. The Zeiterion is undergoing significant $37 million renovation that started in 2023 and is anticipated to culminate in a grand reopening in […] Read more »
Master Sergeant Kristian Baarsvik grew up in Marion while attending the Sippican School, Falmouth Academy and Tabor Academy. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Studio Music and Jazz from the University of Miami Frost School of Music. Sergeant Baarsvik is currently the lead alto saxophonist with the Airmen of Note, The United States […] Read more »
The Church of the Good Shepherd is serving a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal in its Church Hall beginning at 1:00 pm on Thanksgiving Day, November 27. Good food, a warm festive setting and fellowship are on the menu. An optional prayer service of thanksgiving will be offered at 12:30 pm in the Church Sanctuary. Good […] Read more »
November is international games month and on Saturday, November 15 you can play a life-size version of Chutes and Ladders at the Library. Stop by between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm to try your luck and see who wins. On Saturday, November 15 at 11:00 am, join Miss Macy for a Saturday Storytime. […] Read more »