The Mattapoisett Museum hosted a virtual presentation by the Gravestone Girls, experts in the field of deciphering not only the craved imagery of early gravestones but also burial practices of the past. And while this is the time of the year when cemeteries play to dark themes in a run-up to the Halloween celebration, […] Read more »
The COVID-19 pandemic presents complications to an aging core of community volunteers in Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester, and each of the Tri-Town communities has a distinct model of its own in mind to maximize success in times of crisis. Mattapoisett is affiliated with Middleborough-area Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), a national collaboration of medical […] Read more »
It is believed that the mingling of river herring with ocean herring in the Atlantic resulted in an unintended commercial catch that, in large part, caused the massive drop in the amount of the small fish in the Mattapoisett River early in the 21st century. Where it concerns herring, the Tri-Town has never […] Read more »
Strong winds ruled out the usage of tents, but the Town of Marion was determined to get through its first drive-through flu-shot clinic in anticipation of the day there might be an opportunity to administer a COVID-19 vaccine. The flu clinic, held for residents on October 8 at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community […] Read more »
Erik Durant has been capturing the human form, facial expressions, and themes that run the gamut from mythology to real-life situations for many years. In his studio works, he can be free to explore subject matter as he pleases. When it comes to commissioned pieces the pressure is on to get it right, but […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center has once again brought together works of art that could also be called works of wonder. The current exhibit, which opened on October 2 and runs through November 7, features maritime paintings, primarily watercolors, by Mike Mazer and bronze sculptures by Erik Durant. From light and air, pigments and water, […] Read more »
Representatives from Plymouth County met with Marion officials on September 25 to present the first federal CARES Act reimbursement check in the amount of $71,153.57. The check represents the first of four rounds of Marion’s $655,000 allowance in COVID-related, non-budgeted, non-anticipated reimbursement requests as administered by Plymouth County. The first reimbursement covered the expenses of […] Read more »
Are you ready for some spooktacular fun? Dust off the cobwebs and sharpen those scary pencils! Your best Halloween artwork could be on the cover of The Wanderer and you could win a cash prize! Submit your best original Halloween drawing, photo, compilation, or artwork to enter for publication on our October 29 cover. Deadline for submitting […] Read more »
This colorful diving duck is considered by bird watchers to be the crown jewel of coastal waters because of a wild pattern of bold, dark crescent markings and white stripes on its body, and a gleaming white triangle on its head, bordered by a chestnut streak bordering a royal black crown on its head. […] Read more »
Four recently retired, municipal employee relations were honored Tuesday afternoon for their long tenure and service to Mattapoisett and its residents at an outdoor ceremony. The four retirees are former Library Director Susan Pizzolato (11 years), former assistant Harbormaster Bob Ketchel (25 years), and Highway Department employees Jay DuPont (19 years) and Roger Fleurent (12 […] Read more »