Michelle Cusolito has been bringing the undersea world into focus for children with the 2018 publication of her first book, “Flying Deep” (2018, Charlesbridge) a trip into the ocean aboard the submersible ALVIN. This true story earned the scientist and author the 2019 National Science Teachers Association recognition in the category of “outstanding science trade […] Read more »
A recent social-media discussion suggesting that crime is running rampant (the contributor’s words, not mine) hereabouts has prompted me to do some research into the history of crime in our idyllic village. A perusal of yellowed newspaper clippings pasted into my grandmother’s scrapbook reveals that crime is not a stranger to Mattapoisett. The 1950s […] Read more »
Almost 400 years ago, the Mayflower, with 191 men, women and children, reached Plymouth after a grueling 66 days at sea. They had been blown off course from their planned destination at the mouth of the Hudson River. After exploring Cape Cod for another month because it was so perfect for settlement, another storm […] Read more »
For what do we give thanks For the turkey dinner lovingly prepared? For the hours of preparation and effort? Most of all, don’t we give thanks for the family? Joined together hearts and minds, We thank God for all the generations represented, For the mothers and fathers and the precious little ones, Running around in […] Read more »
As the Earth on its axis continues to turn the face of the northern hemisphere away from the direct rays of the sun, the migration of Striped Bass continued to march to the orchestration of heavenly spheres on their journey north through Buzzards Bay. As they passed the seasonal moment of autumnal equinox on […] Read more »
Howard Tinkham and his extended family have worked the land in Mattapoisett for over 100 years. For Howard, that constitutes his entire life. Now on the eve of his 100th birthday, a celebration is being planned to honor not just the fact of his chronological age but also to thank the man who has done […] Read more »
Tri-Town Against Racism invited the public to the third in a series of “Community Conversations,” focusing November 14 on “The Importance of Representation in Literacy” during the 90-minute session at the Stroud Center on the Tabor Academy campus in Marion. Representation of diverse groups in school and public libraries became a hot topic in the […] Read more »
The Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club’s production of “Alice in Wonderland” is set to premiere on Thursday, November 17, at 7:00 pm, with additional performances November 18 and 19 at 7:00 pm and November 20at 2:00 pm at Old Rochester Regional High School. Due to an editing error, The Wanderer print […] Read more »
On November 11, 2022, at American Legion Florence Eastman Post 280, the Town of Mattapoisett once again invited residents to remember and celebrate military servicemen and women who have given their all, men and women who have sacrificed the comforts of family and home for a cause much greater than themselves – military service. […] Read more »
Good Morning Marion. It is my distinct pleasure as a Veteran and Service Member to recognize and honor our Nation’s Veterans. Today, we reflect on what it means to serve. We reflect on the driving factors to serve and the sacrifices that come with military service. Regardless of whether you served in the […] Read more »