Nils Johnson, owner/operator of the Inn at Shipyard Park, 13 Water Street, has been repairing and renovating the front façade and porch of the historic inn. Work has been ongoing through the winter until issues recently arose when it was discovered that water and gas lines would need to be slightly relocated to meet […] Read more »
On March 16, the Mattapoisett Museum with support from the Mattapoisett Cultural Council hosted Dr. Daphne Geanacopoulos, historian and author of “The Pirate’s Wife: The Remarkable True Story of Sarah Kidd.” Geanacopoulos brought to light a woman who has not been forgotten but more likely overshadowed by her husband William Kidd. She was […] Read more »
The days are getting longer and the air is getting warmer. Have you started planting yet? Just restocked, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library’s Seed Library is ready for you. Our seed collection has a wide variety of plant options. Our most popular include flowers, herbs, tomatoes, peppers, beans, lettuce and greens. New this year, we […] Read more »
The second Annual Lizzy T Trivia Night Fundraiser. Friday March 24 at 7 pm – Gather a team of 5-6 members and compete in a battle of wits to benefit the library. Topics include local history, sports, pop culture and more. Find registration forms at the library or on our website. Event will be held […] Read more »
To the Editor: The Poet X is a book that contains a sexually charged poem about masturbation, and it is being taught inside an 8th grade English class at ORR Junior High School. The kids in class are only 13-14. What on earth is going on?? The same book also contains a passage […] Read more »
Some people are more concerned with “being called a racist” rather than acknowledging that they might have biases, according to Dr. Tyrone Black, the Associate Head of School at Tabor Academy. This was one of many eye-opening messages delivered Tuesday night by a panel hosted by Tri-Town Against Racism. The conversation at Tabor […] Read more »
The Rochester Conservation Commission Tuesday night revealed that its dispute with the owner of 89 Box Turtle Drive over clearing land too close to wetlands without a permit has yet to be resolved nearly one year after the problem started. Commission Chairman Christopher Gerrior told the board the property owner and his attorney had […] Read more »
The Nolan Gibbons Memorial Fund (NGMF) announced that 12 teens from across the country, received scholarships and grants to help support their performance goals. Some winners are using funds to take a class, purchase a new instrument or acquire a software upgrade. “We are so grateful to everyone who has donated to us to […] Read more »
The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, April 5. We meet at the American Legion Eastman Post on Depot Street. Doors open at 5 pm for social time followed by dinner at 6 pm. Our speaker program begins at 6:45. Colby will be preparing a filling and delicious meal. New members […] Read more »
To the Editor: I write in response to Gina Despres’ letter that appeared in the March 9th edition of The Wanderer. Ms. Despres has clearly articulated the controversy currently existing in the schools and libraries of the three towns and I applaud her for her effort. I would neither add nor subtract any of […] Read more »