He was first and foremost an artist. Flipping through copies of decades old issues of the Presto Press, one quickly sees the artistry on nearly every page, including beautifully executed front covers. Donald C. Jason would probably be pleased to see that his work is still appreciated today with the sale of duplicate back issues […] Read more »
The Rochester Police Department has announced its new initiative to protect residents who want to sell or buy items in online marketplaces such as Craigslist by becoming a safe spot for such transactions to occur. Rochester has joined a growing number of other police forces around the country in offering specific locations at the police […] Read more »
Did you get to see the “Blood Moon?” If yes, we bet you added to the world’s one big collective “wow” Sunday night by saying it a few times. Some local residents stationed themselves out at Ned’s Point to watch the total lunar eclipse of the supermoon, and probably billions of others around the world […] Read more »
The word “aging” in the acronym COA is too narrow a description for the work and the services provided by the Tri-Town councils on aging. On any given day, hundreds of seniors benefit from everything from an educational class, exercise, shopping, filling out complicated federal forms, or dental cleanings. Supporting a human being in nearly […] Read more »
Rochester Scout Pack 30 had a fishing day at Five Mile Pond at Camp Cachelot in Myles Standish State Forest on September 27. The Cub Scouts were being trained in the art of fishing, tying knots for their hooks, as well as baiting a hook. Joshua Ernstzen, 7, (middle right) was the first Cub Scout […] Read more »
If you called the Rochester Police some time in the 1960s, chances are Officer Joseph Chamberlain would pull up in his family sedan, and occasionally, he was accompanied by his young son Bill. There were no radios, no way to call for backup if needed – heck, there wasn’t even a police station at the […] Read more »
Are you ready for some spooktacular fun? Dust off the cobwebs and sharpen those scary pencils. Once again, The Wanderer is hosting three Halloween contests to get you into the Halloween spirit! Contest 1 – The Halloween Story Contest – Write a story, and maybe even win a prize! During the month of October, The […] Read more »
Seven equestrian student riders belonging to Seahorse Farm in Mattapoisett headed to Hanover on Sunday, September 20, to compete at the Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) South Shore Equestrian Tournament held at Briggs Stables. Horseback riding teacher Julie Craig provides lessons to her regular students – ranging in age from 9 to 64 years old – […] Read more »
Every year for the past six years, those who knew the late Brad Barrows gather at the former “Brad’s” at 35 County Road to honor and remember its past owner with a ride around town to raise money for a cause that was important to Barrows – kids participating in youth sports. Dick Barrett helps […] Read more »
The Marion Natural History Museum afterschool group hit the beach Wednesday afternoon. We found many types of fish, including Puffer fish, Tautogs, and other animals such as Mantis shrimp, and all sorts of crabs. It was a great way to celebrate one of the last days of summer. Many thanks to Sarah Porter and all […] Read more »