There is probably no one better suited and able to discuss the history of Mattapoisett than Seth Mendell, a local historian who has deep family roots in the community. Consider also that Mendell’s father Charles was an early member of the Old Dartmouth Historical Society, AKA the Whaling Museum, and a founding member of the […] Read more »
We at The Wanderer were blown away by the number of submissions we received this year with the Tri-Town’s nominees for the 2019 Keel Award. We made the call and, boy, did you answer! The Wanderer created the Keel Award 25 years ago in 1994 and since then has recognized one (and, on rare occasions, two) dedicated person […] Read more »
The sparkling, flashing nightlight glow of the fireflies now illuminates the midsummer meadows of our backyards. Although it is also most often referred to as the ‘lighting bug’, it is actually a beetle that lives in the ground and only comes out at dusk. Then we can watch it perform a mating dance by ‘talking’ […] Read more »
It is true that many cities and towns face financial constraints born from rising costs for everything from union contracts to janitorial supplies. Town administrators, selectmen, and finance committees struggle to balance needs against revenue. That is no small task, especially for those towns facing declining school enrollments and aging populations. Being able to focus […] Read more »
What is a tradition? Something that is handed down generation after generation, a practice, a belief, or in the case of Mattapoisett this weekend, an event. And nothing in Mattapoisett speaks louder about tradition than the annual Harbor Days fundraiser held by the Lions Club at the iconic Shipyard Park. Coupled with the history of […] Read more »
Pastural scenes, roaring ocean waves, birds on the wing, seaside visions, agrarian activities, moments in time, color and light – those and many more adjectives can be used to express what can be found at the Marion Art Center (MAC)’s current exhibit. On July 12, the MAC opened its members exhibit to a packed audience […] Read more »
They always say, “It takes a village to raise a child.” The same could be said for raising oysters. Actually, oysters may be easier to raise in many ways, but that’s a different story. This is a story about what can happen when a group of dedicated volunteers come together, shoulder to shoulder, while wearing […] Read more »
A triathlon is simply not your run-of-the-mill sporting event. The demands made on the body are great, but the demands made on the athletes’ minds are even greater. Add to that some hot blazing sun and high humidity and you have a challenge that is not one-size-fits-all; this is a challenge that will test each […] Read more »
It was January 25, 1967 when the founding members of the Rochester Historical Society (RHS) met for the very first time inside the North Avenue home of Judy and James Gurney. The group of ten history buffs, “residents interested in studying and preserving the historical background of the town,” as it stated in its very […] Read more »
The Fishing Heritage Center at 38 Bethel Street, New Bedford, is just across the historic cobblestone street from the historic Whaling Museum. Under Executor Director Laura Orleans, the center is dedicated to telling the story of the fishing industry – past, present, and future – through exhibits, programs, and educational archives. Its location and presence […] Read more »