Homecoming for New Principal

The words “coming home” were the first used by newly hired, incoming Sippican Elementary School Principal Lynn Dessert.             Dessert has lived in Rochester for 34 years and conducted her student teaching at Rochester Memorial School. Around that time, she fell in love with the Tri-Towns of Rochester, Marion and Mattapoisett.             “I fell in […] Read more »

Boys’/Girls’ State

Eight members of the class of 2024 at Old Rochester Regional High School will be attending the Boys’/Girls’ State Convention sponsored by the American Legion’s Florence Eastman Post 280, June 15-21, at Stonehill College in North Easton, MA.             Boys’ State: The American Legion Florence Eastman Post 280 will be sponsoring Xavier Pateakos. Lawrence DiCara, […] Read more »

Exciting Adult Programs at the Mattapoisett Library

This June, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library invites adults to join us for creative and musical events designed to inspire and entertain.             On Tuesday, June 11 at 5:30, we are delighted to welcome back Karen Charbonneau Zukas from the New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn. Karen will guide participants through the intricate […] Read more »

From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

It does seem lately that whenever you turn on the news, there is a story of a bridge in trouble. Bridges are either being severely damaged or burned by large trucks or completely brought down by barges. Then there are the ones that are just old and worn out.             Not that many years ago, […] Read more »

Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library

Join us for Saturday story times all month long. This week our story time theme is Best Friend Day. Join us for stories, songs and crafts on Saturday June 8 at 10:30. Visit the library from 12-2 to make friendship bracelets with your bestie.             Donation Day, Saturday June 8 from 10 to 1 pm. […] Read more »

Reflection, Appreciation, And Endless Possibilities

Editor’s note: The Wanderer has invited student speakers at this year’s high school graduation exercises to share their speeches with our readers. Tabor Academy’s Commencement Ceremony celebrating the Class of 2024 was held on May 31. Tabor annually selects a male student and a female student to deliver the Senior Address as co-heads of school. […] Read more »

Help Wanted to Better Celebrate Holidays

Rochester’s Select Board is asking for the public’s ideas on improving how the town celebrates holidays.             At Monday’s Select Board meeting, member Adam Murphy said that after attending the town’s Memorial Day ceremony on May 27, he started thinking, “How could we make it better?” Murphy proposed putting together a committee that will feature […] Read more »

Bulldogs Earn Return Trip to Elite 8

            Neva Matos and Macy Ingham have proven to be capable problem solvers for the Old Rochester Regional High School girls’ tennis team, and their performances in Tuesday’s 5-0, Round of 16 sweep of Danvers in the MIAA Division 3 state tournament provided a telling example.             The opening set at first singles firmly in […] Read more »

ORR Senior Class Awards

English Language Arts Certificates of Excellence: Advanced Placement English 12 – Allison Root Creative Writing – Mackenzye Caton English 12 A – Madison Lucas English 12 A Honors – Tyler Williams Genealogy – Rylie Coughlin Creative English A – Keira Hart-Bonville Creative English Honors – Sofia Bouley Monsters, Murder and Madness Honors – Mackenzye Caton, […] Read more »

To the Editor;             Regarding the news report “House Ablaze Was About To Close,” Volume 33 dated May 30, 2024, It was reported that I was a former fire chief of the Marion Fire Department which was then under command of Chief Brian Jakvony at the scene of the fire.             Although I served a […] Read more »